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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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How I’d invest £5 per day in an ISA to make £500k

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Investing small amounts regularly can lead to big gains. Roland Head explains how he'd invest £150 each month to build…

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These ‘cheap’ UK shares have risen 60%+ in a month. Which would I buy today?

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Recent vaccine news has sent these travel and leisure stocks soaring. Roland Head reveals which of these three UK shares…

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Why the LoopUp share price is crashing today

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The LoopUp share price is down by over 40%. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and what today's fall means…

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Why GoCo shares are up and Future shares are crashing today

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Media group Future has offered to buy GoCo shares in a takeover bid. Roland Head explains what's happened and what…

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This FTSE 100 share has beaten the market for 10 years: should I buy?

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This FTSE 100 share has fallen by 25% since February. Roland Head explains why he thinks it could be too…

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Cineworld shares are rising: Here’s what I’m doing

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Cineworld shares have surged higher this week on news of a new $450m loan that should fund the group through…

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Should I buy AstraZeneca shares on vaccine news?

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AstraZeneca shares are up by 80% in five years. Roland Head's been taking a look at the pharma stock as…

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Imperial Brands shares offer a 9% yield: should I buy them for passive income?

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The Imperial Brands share price is rising but the stock still yields 9%. Roland Head explains why he's still keen…

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3 UK shares I’d buy now

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Each of these UK shares has a long track record of steady growth, says Roland Head. He explains why they're…

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Royal Mail shares are up 150%! Should I buy now?

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Royal Mail's share price has been lifted by a 33% rise in parcel shipments during lockdown. But profits have collapsed…

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Vodafone shares offer a 6.5% yield: should I buy them for a passive income?

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The Vodafone share price is rising slowly, but Roland Head's still tempted to buy the telecoms stock for a passive…

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The easyJet share price has jumped 50%. Here’s what I’d do now

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easyJet's share price has taken off and reached cruising altitude. Roland Head gives his view on this stock following recent…

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Why the Sage share price is crashing today

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Profits are down and the Sage share price has fallen sharply. Roland Head looks at the story behind the latest…

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Covid-19 vaccine: will the 45p Cineworld share price bounce back to 319p?

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The Cineworld share price is up by 65% in two weeks. But Roland Head's concerned by rumours of cinema closures.…

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Will the 346p Micro Focus share price ever go back to 2,697p?

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The Micro Focus share price has surged higher today. Roland Head explains why he's getting interested in this FTSE 250…

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Stock market rally: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

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Last week's vaccine news may mark the start of a powerful stock market rally, says Roland Head. He explains which…

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A dirt-cheap 7.7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for 2021

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is an underrated cash machine, says Roland Head. He explains why he's confident this 7%+…

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Rolls-Royce shares: why I’d invest £1,000 today

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The Rolls-Royce share price surged higher last week. Roland Head explains why he thinks the jet engine maker still looks…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading back to record highs – or another crash?

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After a week of big gains for the FTSE 100 stocks, Roland Head looks at the outlook for the index…

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The Synairgen share price is flying! Here’s what I’d do now

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The Synairgen share price rose by more than 25% in early trading on Friday. Roland Head looks at the latest…

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BT’s share price is climbing. Should I buy the stock now?

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The BT share price hit 10-year lows earlier this year, but Roland Head is tempted by the potential 7% yield…

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Carnival and easyJet shares: should I buy now?

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Exciting news on a potential coronavirus vaccine has sent easyJet shares flying. Roland Head explains what he's doing now.

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11% dividend yields! Why I’d buy these UK shares for my ISA today

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these giant-sized dividends look sustainable (and why he's bought one of these UK shares…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! Here’s how I’m hoping to double my State Pension

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Living on the income from the State Pension alone could be difficult, says Roland Head. He looks at the monthly…

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I was right about Diageo shares in April. Here’s what I’m doing now

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The Diageo share price has been falling this year. Roland Head looks at the latest trading figures and explains what…

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2021 dividend forecasts: Lloyds, BP, Tesco

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Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts for these popular FTSE 100 shares. He explains why he's looking forward…

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Marks & Spencer’s share price is rising: Here’s what I’d do

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The Marks & Spencer share price has fallen by 55% this year but is now rising. Roland Head explains why…

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Investors buy Rolls-Royce shares but turn cautious on Tesla, says eToro

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Rolls-Royce shares have doubled since hitting 35p at the start of October. Which other potential winners have eToro investors been…

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Have £5k to invest? Here are 5 shares I’d buy for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio

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The market has so far reacted calmly to lockdown news. Roland Head says he's continuing to look for FTSE 100…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy if the stock market crashes tomorrow

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These dividend stocks could be brilliant bargain buys if the stock market keeps falling, says Roland Head. He's hunting for…

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Stock market crash? I’m following Warren Buffett’s tips and buying shares

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The stock market crash may feel uncomfortable, but Roland Head believes this could be the best opportunity to buy shares…

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3 no-brainer dividend stocks I’d buy right now

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Roland Head highlights three dividend stocks he thinks will be income winners in a tough year, including two with 8%+…

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Stock market crash? I’d buy this UK share for the next bull market

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The stock market crash has left this UK share trading at bargain levels, says Roland Head. He's been taking a…

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Boohoo shares are Freetrade investors’ top pick. What else are they buying?

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Online investors have been buying Boohoo shares, but several top US tech stocks have also made it onto Freetrade's list…

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BP shares now yield 8%! Are they too cheap to ignore?

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The BP share price is now at its lowest level for 25 years. Roland Head asks whether the shares now…

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I was right about Cineworld shares in September. Here’s what I’m doing now

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Cineworld shares have fallen by 40% since Roland Head decided to avoid the cinema stock in September. This is what…

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Interested in Lloyds shares? Here’s what I’m buying instead

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The Lloyds share price has fallen by more than 50% so far this year. Roland Head explains why he's buying…

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Interested in HSBC shares? Here’s what I’m buying instead

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HSBC shares have been among the worst performers in the FTSE 100 this year. Roland Head has been buying this…

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I was right about IAG shares in September. Here’s what I’d do now

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With more than €9bn of cash on hand, is the IAG share price now too low to ignore? Roland Head…

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Barclays share price: is it finally the right time to buy?

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The Barclays share price is showing signs of life. Roland Head has been looking at the latest numbers from the…

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