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Kevin Godbold

I’m an investment writer and investor focusing on the London stock market. I run my own pension fund and ISA accounts after a career in management and engineering, which included building up a business from scratch and selling it a few years later.

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Although it looks cheap, Lloyds could actually be expensive

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’d avoid shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) despite its big dividend.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy shares in this London-focused REIT

| Kevin Godbold

I think REITs are great! Here’s why I like this particular one.

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3 cheap FTSE 350 big-dividend-paying super stocks I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three companies I like with good showings against value, quality and momentum indicators.

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I’d hold tight to this FTSE 100 stock that keeps on delivering

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon steady and predictable cash flows look set to drive further total returns for shareholders of this firm.

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Why I’d snap up this FTSE 100 pharmaceutical provider alongside GlaxoSmithKline

| Kevin Godbold

I like GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK), but I also think today’s update from this smaller FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) competitor…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in this property stock for its fast-growing dividend

| Kevin Godbold

The dividend from this company has been a great success story -- up more than 180% over the past five…

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I’d buy this 4%-plus yielder alongside GlaxoSmithKline and Imperial Brands

| Kevin Godbold

I'd buy shares in GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB), as well as this flourishing business,…

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Vodafone has cut its dividend. Don’t say I didn’t warn you

| Kevin Godbold

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) fails a fundamental test that I have for a dividend-led investment.

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1 potential millionaire-maker share I like that’s trading “ahead of expectations”

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’d snap up shares in this out-performing firm right now.

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It could be time for me to buy shares in this 7%+ dividend yielder

| Kevin Godbold

This high-yielding company is trading well and I’m cautiously optimistic about the shares.

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Why I’d buy this share alongside premium drinks supplier Diageo

| Kevin Godbold

As well as Diageo plc (LON: DGE), this competitor is just the kind of share I like to buy and…

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Forget Whitbread! I’d buy this well-performing share instead

| Kevin Godbold

As well as reducing borrowings, this firm is rewarding investors through its share buy-back programme and the share price is…

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The shocking truth about retirement saving

| Kevin Godbold

If you are saving for retirement or thinking about it, read this now.

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Should I plunge into Shell and collect its 5%+ yield, or is caution needed?

| Kevin Godbold

Digging into Royal Dutch Shell plc’s (LON: RDSB) financial record reveals why the company is having difficulty raising its dividend.

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Is J Sainsbury now a screaming buy or a basket case?

| Kevin Godbold

With the proposed deal with Asda now dead and buried, I’d do this with the shares of J Sainsbury plc…

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Why talk of a turnaround at this firm leaves me cold, and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon any turnaround in fortunes could be limited unless this firm changes direction.

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Why I’d consider this 5% yielding stock alongside dividend star BP

| Kevin Godbold

I think this business could be less cyclical than BP plc’s (LON: BP) and the stock is well worth my…

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Forget the bad news from Barclays, I think this is what you really need to know

| Kevin Godbold

Is Barclays plc (LON: BARC) a bargain or a basket-case? This is what I think.

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Does this news make the FTSE 100’s Royal Bank of Scotland a screaming ‘buy’?

| Kevin Godbold

This is what I’d do with the shares of Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) now.

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3 ‘super stocks’ I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

I’ll be sure to invest this year’s ISA allowance when there are decent stocks like these around.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is packed with great shares and here are three that I like.

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Stop saving and start investing! My plan for turning £100 per week into a £1m ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Within 20 years, the returns you’ll be getting could be greater than the amount you are investing each week.

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One ‘hidden’ reason I think Lloyds Banking Group shares could disappoint

| Kevin Godbold

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) are tearing up. Here’s why I’m avoiding the stock.

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Why I’d ignore this FTSE 250 ‘super stock’ and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

This stock’s numbers look enticing, but I’m worried about something. Here’s where I would invest.

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Should I go for Standard Life Aberdeen’s 8% dividend yield, or is caution needed?

| Kevin Godbold

Am I nuts to even question the sustainability of Standard Life Aberdeen plc’s (LON: SLA) juicy dividend yield?

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Should I go for BHP Group’s 6% dividend yield, or is caution needed?

| Kevin Godbold

Am I nuts to even question the sustainability of BHP Group plc’s (LON: BHP) juicy dividend yield?

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Is Persimmon’s 10% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Persimmon plc’s (LON: IMB) tempting yield worth having? Kevin Godbold looks at some of the firm’s figures...

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Is Imperial Brands’ 8% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Does Kevin Godbold think Imperial Brands plc’s (LON: IMB) big yield is too tempting to ignore? Here he looks at…

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Is Aviva’s 7% dividend yield safe?

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Does Kevin Godbold think Aviva plc’s (LON: AV) chunky yield is worth collecting? Let's look at some of the firm’s…

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Considering spread betting? This could be an easier way to make money

| Kevin Godbold

The advantages and disadvantages of financial spread betting and what I’d do instead.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d aim to make a million like this, wherever property prices go

| Kevin Godbold

This is why I think you don't need buy-to-let to make a million. The alternatives are attractive.

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Is SSE’s 7% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is SSE plc’s (LON: SSE) juicy yield too tempting to ignore? Kevin Godbold looks at some of the firm’s figures...

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Which is the best buy after recent updates, ASOS or Tesco?

| Kevin Godbold

ASOS plc (LON: ASC) versus Tesco plc (LON: TSCO). Here’s how I made my choice.

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If we’re heading for a global recession, this is what I’d do with shares

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a trick to help you turn the next bear market into a key investing opportunity.

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here are 3 shares I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

I think these three are solid, dividend-paying shares capable of growth from where we are now.

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Is this recovering company still too cheap to ignore?

| Kevin Godbold

This firm is reporting a year of robust performance and strategic delivery, and it’s cheap.

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I think this small-cap share has the potential to outperform the market

| Kevin Godbold

Another cracking set of full-year numbers from this small-cap with strong operational momentum and a low-looking valuation.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy shares in this growing property company

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a thing that I reckon looks set to propel this company into a new phase of growth.

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5 tips to help you retire early from your day job

| Kevin Godbold

This man did it and so can you!

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Should I pile back into Bitcoin right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Bitcoin’s been rallying. Is this the turn we’ve all been waiting for?

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