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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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I think these are the best UK shares to buy for beginner investors

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If you're new to investing and want to profit from the stock market crash, these could be the best UK…

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The Greggs share price is down 30%. Should you buy as lockdown ends?

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The Greggs share price is down but this business has a track record of beating expectations. Roland Head asks if…

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Shell’s share price has fallen by 40%. Is it time to buy?

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Is now the right time to be buying unloved energy stocks? Roland Head explains why he thinks Shell's battered share…

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These are the cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

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Roland Head picks four cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy now, including two income stocks that are continuing to pay…

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Is the Taylor Wimpey share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Taylor Wimpey share price has slumped after the company raised £500m from shareholders. Is this FTSE 100 housebuilder a…

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I think these are the best growth stocks to buy now to build a £1m ISA

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Roland Head looks at the FTSE 250 shares he rates as the best growth stocks to buy now and explains…

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The Carnival share price is up 50%! Here’s what I’d do

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The Carnival share price keeps climbing. Are the shares still cheap, or should investors wait for signs of progress before…

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Is the BP share price now too cheap to ignore?

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The BP share price is falling again. But the firm's updated strategy could be good news for patient investors, says…

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3 shares I’d buy today with dividend yields over 8%

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These high yielders are among the best shares to buy today for income investors, says Roland Head, who think these…

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Have £5,000 to invest? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks

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These FTSE 100 growth stocks are beating the market. Roland Head explains why he expects these big-cap winners to deliver…

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We could see another stock market crash in 2020: Here’s what I’d do now

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When reality strikes later this year, we could see another stock market crash. But things might not be that bad,…

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Is the Hurricane Energy share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Hurricane Energy share price has crashed (again) following news CEO Robert Trice has resigned. Roland Head explains what he'd…

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Stock market crash: 2 FTSE 100 shares I think are still dirt-cheap

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These FTSE 100 shares suffered badly in the stock market crash. Roland Head reckons both could be bargain buys at…

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The Centrica share price is dirt-cheap: here’s what I’d do now

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The Centrica share price is too cheap to ignore, says Roland Head. He thinks the group's short-term problems are hiding…

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Should you buy FTSE 100 shares in the stock market rally, or wait for the next crash?

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Roland Head explains how he's investing in the stock market rally and what he's watching for over the coming months.

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Why I think the Unilever share price has the best dividend in the FTSE 100

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Top dividend stocks need a decent yield, strong cash flow, and a long track record. The Unilever share price ticks…

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The Intu share price is up 200%. Here’s what I’d do now

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Is the Intu share price a bargain buy or a value trap? Roland Head looks behind the scenes and explains…

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Forget Neil Woodford. I think these are the best UK stocks to buy today

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It's more than a year since Neil Woodford shut down his Equity Income Fund. Roland Head picks three value stocks…

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Stock market rally: 3 shares I think will surge higher in June

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These FTSE 250 stocks have surged ahead in the stock market rally and are set for promotion to the FTSE…

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Why I think the Taylor Wimpey share price could soar in June

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is down by 25% so far this year, but a strong start to the summer…

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Aston Martin share price: Bargain or bust?

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Where will the Aston Martin share price go next? Roland Head looks at recent developments and gives his verdict on…

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Here’s the one FTSE 250 share I’d buy in June

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This FTSE 250 share has a 20-year dividend track record and offers a 4%+ dividend yield. Roland Head explains why…

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The easyJet share price is up 50%. Should you keep buying?

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The easyJet share price is soaring. But the airline has a long way to go to get back to normal.…

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Here’s the one FTSE 100 share I’d buy in June

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This FTSE 100 share has a strong brand, high profit margins, and very little debt. It should do well in…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set for a rebound?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is at a 10-year low. Roland Head explains why he thinks it's time to start buying…

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£3k to invest? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares to get rich and retire early

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FTSE 100 shares offer good value at the moment, says Roland Head. He explains why he'd buy for reliable income…

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Are Carnival and easyJet shares millionaire-makers?

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Does the easyJet share price offer value? Roland Head explains why he's optimistic and also considers the outlook for Carnival…

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The GSK share price is beating the FTSE 100: should you keep buying?

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The GSK share price looks cheap compared to rivals, says Roland Head. He explains why he thinks this business could…

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Where will the BP share price be in 5 years?

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Is the BP share price the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100? Roland Head assesses an uncertain future and the…

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Cineworld share price collapse: should I buy as the lockdown eases?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the Cineworld share price and looks at another FTSE 250 share he rates as…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a recession

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New government data suggests a recession is likely, but these FTSE 100 shares should perform reliably in difficult conditions, says…

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Is the IAG share price set for a rebound?

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The IAG share price is trading at eight-year lows. Roland Head explains why he thinks this stock may offer an…

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£1k to invest? Why I think the TUI share price will double

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With resorts set to reopen throughout Southern Europe, Roland Head reckons the TUI share price could be a double-bagger for…

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£3k to invest? 3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

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The market rebound means that cheap FTSE 100 shares are getting harder to find. Roland Head picks three potential winners.

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£3k to invest? 3 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for my ISA right now

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These FTSE 250 shares could deliver big tax-free gains for Stocks anf Shares ISA investors when the market recovers, says…

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Stock market crash: why buying cheap FTSE 100 shares today could help you retire early

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Buying FTSE 100 shares during the stock market crash is scary. But as Roland Head explains, it could turbocharge your…

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Forget gold! I reckon Warren Buffett would buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares today

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For investors wanting to follow the smart money, these cheap FTSE 100 shares could be a better buy than gold,…

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Is the Royal Mail share price a bargain buy?

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The Royal Mail share price is rising after big news from the company. Roland Head looks at what's happened and…

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Forget Lloyds! I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock to get rich and retire early

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Dividend stocks such as Lloyds Bank have been a disaster for investors, says Roland Head. He explains what he'd buy…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy today

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Looking for safe stocks to buy in the current crisis? Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 shares with family ownership…

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