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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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Will Cineworld and Saga shares recover in 2021?

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Is the Cineworld or Saga share price most likely to rise in 2021? Roland Head concludes that only one of…

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The Argo Blockchain share price has fallen: should I buy or sell?

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Has the Argo Blockchain share price peaked? Roland Head looks at the company's recent growth and how the Bitcoin price…

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Why I think the BP share price will rise in 2021

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The market is taking a dim view of the prospects for oil stocks at the moment. Roland Head explains what…

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Best shares to buy now? This is how I’d invest £5k today

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Gold, pharmaceuticals, or tech stocks? Roland Head looks at five of the best shares he'd buy now if he was…

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Forget Bitcoin and gold. I think UK shares are the best investment for 2021

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Looking for the best investments for 2021? Roland Head explains why he's avoiding 'hot' alternative assets and putting his cash…

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Cheap UK shares for 2021? Here are two I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at two UK shares he'd buy today for a recovery portfolio. He reckons both firms should do…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares for 2021

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The Lloyds share price fell by more than 40% last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks 2021 could be…

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The Metro Bank share price is soaring. Should I buy?

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Metro Bank's share price has doubled since November. Recent news has improved the bank's financial situation and positioned it for…

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HeiQ shares: why I might buy this soaring stock for my ISA

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The HeiQ share price has risen by 70% in one month. Roland Head explains why he thinks this exciting new…

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Why the Reach share price is up by 25% today

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The share price of news publisher Reach is soaring today following upgraded profit guidance. But as Roland Head explains, it's…

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AstraZeneca shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

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AstraZeneca shares have fallen by more than 25% since last summer. Roland Head has been taking a fresh look. Is…

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This UK share gained 158% in 2020. Should I buy it for 2021?

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Roland Head asks if one of last year's top-performing UK shares can repeat the trick in 2021. Or should he…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2021

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The outlook for 2021 is uncertain, but these unloved FTSE 100 shares should provide low-risk profits and reliable dividend income,…

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Why the Entain (GVC) share price is up 25% today

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The Entain share price has risen sharply after receiving a bid from MGM. But the company says the proposal "significantly…

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Why I think the ITV share price could double in 2021

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The ITV share price has doubled since the stock market crashed in March. Roland Head explains why he thinks this…

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Will the Barclays share price return to 230p in 2021?

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Barclays' share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2020. Roland Head asks if shareholders can expect a stronger performance…

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How I’d invest £25k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

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Roland Head explains how he'd invest £25k today to build a £1m portfolio. He includes examples of the shares he'd…

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Investing isn’t gambling! Here’s why I’d start buying shares in 2021

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Buying shares doesn't have to be risky, says Roland Head. He explains why stock market investing could help you retire…

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A 6% FTSE 100 dividend yield I’d buy for my ISA and never sell!

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Roland Head explains why he believes this FTSE 100 dividend stock offers hidden value and the potential for significant gains.

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A dirt-cheap 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock that I’d buy for 2021

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks too cheap to Roland Head, who says the new CEO is acting decisively to…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest £10k today

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Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a new record last week. Roland Head looks at what's driving the rally and how he'd…

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Why the Hurricane Energy share price is crashing today

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The Hurricane Energy share price is crashing (again). Roland Head explains why, and looks at the options available to keep…

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UK shares: why Purplebricks, Chemring and K3 Capital are rising today

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Three popular UK shares saw gains of 10% or more in early trade. Roland Head looks at the latest news…

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Will the AstraZeneca share price go back to £10 after the $39bn Alexion deal?

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The AstraZeneca share price is down nearly 25% from July's record highs. But Roland Head reckons today's acquisition bid could…

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3 renewable energy stocks I’d buy today

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It's not too late to buy renewable energy stocks, says Roland Head. He's identified three green energy shares he'd like…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are selling Rolls-Royce shares, but I’d buy

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Rolls-Royce shares fell on Friday after the group's trading update disappointed. But Roland Head can see long-term value in the…

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3 of the best UK tech stocks I’m buying for 2021

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These UK tech stocks look cheap and could deliver big gains when the markets look past pandemic problems, says Roland…

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How I’d invest £100 a month for a second pension

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Pension investing can be cheap, simple, and rewarding, says Roland Head. He explains how he'd use a personal pension to…

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If I had invested £5k into Aston Martin’s IPO, this is how much it would be worth now

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If I'd bought Aston Martin shares in the sports car firm's IPO, I'd be sitting on a big loss today.…

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The Micro Focus share price has doubled in a month. I’d keep buying

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The Micro Focus share price is surging higher. Roland Head explains why he thinks the stock is worth more, despite…

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This is how much £1k invested in a FTSE 100 tracker 5 years ago would be worth now

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If you'd invested cash in a FTSE 100 tracker five years ago, would you still be showing a profit today?…

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Warning! I think this FTSE 100 share could fall 40% in 2021!

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This FTSE 100 share is becoming a market leader, says Roland Head. But as he explains in this article, our…

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Why I think these are three of the best shares to buy for 2021

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This year's tech stock rally has been impressive, but Roland Head believes the best shares to buy now can be…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares to retire on a growing passive income

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Roland Head explains how he's using FTSE 100 shares to build a passive income. These companies haven't cut their dividends…

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An 8%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for 2021

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The 8% yield on offer at this FTSE 100 dividend stock looks sustainable, says Roland Head. He reckons this share…

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Why the Cineworld share price is crashing today

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The Cineworld share price is falling again after US movie giant Warner Bros said it would release new films straight…

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Will the Tesco share price ever go back to 477p?

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The Tesco share price has risen 11% since vaccine news broke at the start of November. Roland Head considers the…

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The Saga share price has doubled. Should I still buy?

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The Saga share price is bouncing back on hopes that Covid-19 vaccines will rescue the holiday industry. Roland Head explains…

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These UK shares are up over 60% in a month. Here’s what I’d do now

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These battered UK shares delivered stunning gains in November. Roland Head explains which stocks he'd buy today, and which he'd…

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The IAG share price is up 65% in a month. Should I buy for 2021?

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The IAG share price has flown higher on vaccine news. Roland Head looks ahead to 2021 and explains why he's…

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