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Roland Head

Roland is an experienced investment writer and analyst with a particular focus on dividend investing and value opportunities. He's been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012 and also contributes to a number of other private investor platforms. Roland holds the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. A keen private investor, he also runs an internet business.

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The Helium One share price is up 200%! Should I buy now?

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The Helium One share price has tripled since December. Roland Head looks at the HE1 story and asks if this…

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The easyJet share price is flying. Should I buy the stock now?

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Roland Head likes this budget airline but is concerned by the rapid rise of easyJet's share price. Is a full…

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Will the Wetherspoons share price soar as pubs reopen?

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The Wetherspoons share price is up, but Roland Head isn't buying. He explains why he thinks this reopening stock is…

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The Petrofac share price is up 20% in a week: here’s what I’m doing

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The Petrofac share price is on a tear. Roland Head looks at the latest news and gives his view on…

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The Novacyt share price has crashed: here’s what I’d do now

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The Novacyt share price fell by 40% on Friday. Roland Head looks at the outlook for the Covid-19 testing specialist…

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The Deliveroo share price falls: I’m not buying yet

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The Deliveroo share price is down 30% in a week. Roland Head asks if this is an opportunity to buy…

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Why I think Lloyds’ share price could return to 60p

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The Lloyds share price is up by more than 50% since November. Roland Head explains why he thinks the stock…

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Why I think the Saga share price should keep climbing

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The Saga share price is up 65% in 2021. Roland Head looks at the latest numbers from the firm and…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for my ISA in April

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Penny stocks aren't without risk, but they can deliver big gains. Roland Head has found three small-cap shares he thinks…

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Will the BP share price keep climbing?

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The BP share price is up by nearly 50% so far in 2021. Roland Head looks at the prospects for…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares and IAG. Here’s what I’d do

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The IAG and Rolls-Royce share prices have staged a powerful rally since November. Roland asks if it's too late to…

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The TUI share price is falling. Here’s what I’m doing

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Roland Head looks at recent TUI share price action and explains why he's not buying the travel group at the…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 230%: what next?

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The Royal Mail share price has been a top-10 performer in the FTSE 250 over the last year. Roland Head…

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Barclays’ share price is beating the market in 2021: what next?

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The Barclays share price is up by nearly 30% already this year. Roland Head explains why he thinks further gains…

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UK investors are buying Fulgent and Carnival shares, says Fineco

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UK investors are looking at the US market for top growth opportunities, according to the latest data from trading platform…

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Why I think the Premier Oil share price could keep rising in 2021

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The Premier Oil share price has doubled since the start of November. Roland Head explains why he's optimistic about the…

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Why I’d buy Vodafone shares before the ISA deadline

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The Vodafone share price is rising. Roland Head explains why he expects further gains and is tempted by the 6%…

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Cineworld shares dip on reopening news: what I’d do now

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Cineworld's share price fell after the company announced reopening plans for April. Roland Head has been taking a closer look.

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Why I think Tesco’s share price is set to rise

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The Tesco share price hasn't moved much over the last year. But Roland Head reckons the UK's largest supermarket is…

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2 FTSE 250 shares with 6%+ yields I’d buy for my ISA now

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These FTSE 250 shares offer market-beating yields and the potential for long-term growth, says Roland Head. He reckons they could…

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2 FTSE 100 shares with 8% yields I’d buy for an ISA today

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These FTSE 100 shares offers sustainable 8% dividend yields, says Roland Head. He explains why he thinks these high payouts…

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Amigo Holdings’ share price is crashing: here’s what I’d do now

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The Amigo Holdings share price has started falling sharply, reversing recent gains. Roland Head has been looking at the latest…

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2 of the best UK tech stocks to buy today

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These tech stocks delivered stunning performances in 2020. Roland Head explains why he thinks they still have more to offer.

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Rolls-Royce share price: I think we’ve seen the bottom

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The Rolls-Royce share price is still down by 50% from its pre-pandemic levels. Is it time to buy? Roland Head…

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Penny shares: will these small-caps double my money in 2021?

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These penny shares may look cheap, but can they grow? Roland Head has been looking at two potential buys for…

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Scottish Mortgage is down 20%: should I buy today?

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has been volatile, reflecting sharp moves in the prices of major holdings such…

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FTSE 100 shares: this could be the best dividend stock to buy now

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Roland Head has been hunting for high-yield dividend stocks. He believes this 6%-yielding FTSE 100 share could have big advantages…

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Will the Carnival share price return to 3,000p?

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The Carnival share price has risen by more than 80% since November. Roland Head asks if the stock is likely…

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Why the Kanabo share price is up 20% today

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The Kanabo share price is surging higher again. Roland Head looks at the latest production news from this medicinal cannabis…

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Should I buy BP shares to profit from the rising oil price?

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The BP share price is rising as the oil market recovers. With a near-5% dividend yield on offer, are the…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

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Roland Head picks two of his best FTSE 100 shares for income and long-term growth, including one stock offering an…

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The Saga share price: here’s what I’m doing now

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The Saga share price has doubled since November. Roland Head looks at the latest news from the firm and asks…

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This UK share has doubled in a month. Here’s what I’m doing now

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Roland Head reckons this UK share is a potential turnaround buy. The stock has been rising fast in recent weeks…

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Argo Blockchain shares are rising again: should I buy now?

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The Argo Blockchain share price is rising after strong mining results and news that the company's CEO will start receiving…

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A UK dividend stock I’d buy today for passive income

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Roland Head explains why he only buys UK dividend stocks and looks at a FTSE 100 share he thinks could…

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The Centrica share price: what I’m doing now

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Centrica's share price has fallen by 30% over the last year. Roland Head asks if he should continue holding the…

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8% yields: 2 dividend shares I’ve bought for my ISA

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Roland Head looks at two high-yield dividend shares he owns and explains why he's been buying more, despite an uncertain…

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The Lloyds share price: here’s what I expect next

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Lloyds' share price is still down by 20% on one year ago. But Roland Head thinks the bank's latest results…

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Can the IAG share price take off after a record €7bn loss?

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The IAG share price has doubled since November. Roland Head looks at the latest numbers and asks if the stock…

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Novacyt share price: should I buy the dip?

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The Novacyt share price has fallen 40% in one month. Roland Head asks if it's time to start buying despite…

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