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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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£3k to invest? 3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy to retire early

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The stock market crash has left these three FTSE 100 dividend stocks trading at attractive valuations with good income potential,…

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The Carnival share price is up 70%. Is it time to buy?

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Is the Carnival share price too cheap to ignore, or should investors stay away? Roland Head explains the opportunity --…

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Can you double your money with BT shares?

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The BT share price is trading at the lowest levels seen since 2009 following last week's dividend cut. Are the…

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Why I think you could double your money with ITV shares

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The crashing ITV share price makes this a bargain FTSE 100 stock for long-term investors, says Roland Head, who rates…

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£1k to invest? I think this FTSE 100 share could help you retire early

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This FTSE 100 share enjoys stable demand and a dominant market share. Roland Head thinks the future looks bright for…

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BP shares yield 10%, but I’m not buying after Shell’s dividend cut

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BP shares have fallen after Shell's dividend cut. But as Roland Head explains, BP's 10% dividend yield could still be…

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Dividend stocks: why I think Terry Smith’s advice could help you retire rich

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High-yield dividend stocks have been hammered this year. Roland Head picks stocks using an alternative approach suggested by fund manager…

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Oil price crash: The 3 top oil stocks I’d buy today

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Oil investors need to focus on companies that can produce plenty of cash, says Roland Head. He's found three oil…

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Lloyds shares vs Barclays: which should you buy?

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Barclays and Lloyds shares are both cheap, but there are some big differences between them, says Roland Head. He explains…

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Should you buy Shell shares after today’s dividend cut?

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The Shell share price is holding up surprisingly well after today's 66% dividend cut, says Roland Head. Should you be…

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Stock market rebound? Why I wouldn’t sell the FTSE 100 in May

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Should you sell in May to lock in profits from the stock market rebound? New research suggests that this strategy…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ has been buying these shares in the stock market crash

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Fund manager Nick Train is known for his minimal trading style. But he's been buying shares in the market crash.…

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This FTSE 100 share is up 30%! Here’s why I’d buy it now

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The fund manager known as 'Britain's Warren Buffett' has been buying this FTSE 100 share. Roland Head explains why he…

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Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today and never sell

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These FTSE 100 shares could be Warren Buffett-style "wonderful companies at a fair price", says Roland Head, who rates these…

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Where will the Barclays share price be in 5 years?

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The Barclays share price has fallen by more than 50% this year. Does this provide a margin of safety for…

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Why I think the ITV share price is a FTSE 100 bargain

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The ITV share price looks too cheap to ignore, says Roland Head. He explains why he's been buying this FTSE…

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I think £3,000 invested in these 3 FTSE 100 stocks could help you retire early

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These FTSE 100 stocks could take care of your retirement decisions and leave you free to focus on everyday life,…

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This FTSE 100 share yields 8% and is down 30%. I’d buy it today

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This high-yield FTSE 100 share offers an 8% dividend yield that's covered by cash flow. It could be a brilliant…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are up 40% since the market bottom. Here’s what I’d buy

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These FTSE 100 stocks have rocketed ahead of the market over the last month. Roland Head reveals which of these…

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Forget gold! I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 stocks today to retire early

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Gold has been a winning choice over the last year, but the tide could be turning. Roland Head explains why…

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3 bargain FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up to retire early

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If you want to retire early, owning these market-beating FTSE 100 shares should make it much easier, says Roland Head.

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I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares today for a passive income

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The stock market crash has left the FTSE 100 with a dividend yield of 5.5%, according to official data.

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Shell and BP shares: time to buy?

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When the BP share price has fallen below 400p in recent years, it's always rebounded strongly. Roland Head thinks its…

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

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Market crashes come and go, but good companies stick around. Each of the FTSE 100 shares I'm looking at today…

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price is a FTSE 100 bargain

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been battered by the market crash. But this FTSE 100 firm enjoys some special advantages,…

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These FTSE 100 shares are down 50%. Here’s why I’d buy them

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these FTSE 100 shares can deliver big profits to contrarian investors when the stock…

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Carnival and easyJet shares: Time to buy?

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The easyJet share price is trading at levels not seen since 2012. Will the budget airline's stock take off when…

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Are these 5 FTSE 100 8%+ dividend stocks too good to be true?

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The FTSE 100 offers a big choice for income investors. Roland Head gives his verdict on five of the most…

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Forget the stock market crash! One tip I’d use to get rich and retire early

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The stock market crash has hit UK investors hard. But if you handle the situation correctly, you could still retire…

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

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FTSE 100 shares are on sale at historic lows, thanks to the market crash. Roland Head explains why he thinks…

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Should you buy the Lloyds share price today?

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Is the Lloyds share price a bargain at current levels, despite the dividend cut? Roland Head looks at the numbers…

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The Next share price has fallen by 45%. Here’s why I’d buy it today

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The Next share price has fallen too far, thinks Roland Head. He believes this successful retailer has a strong future.

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! 3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to retire early

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These FTSE 250 shares look like bargain buys to Roland Head, who believes the market crash has created some great…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to retire early

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While many investors are fleeing, Roland Head thinks these three FTSE 100 shares could deliver market-beating gains over the next…

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The Centrica share price has crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

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The Centrica share price keeps falling. Is now the time to start buying? Roland Head looks at the latest news…

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Cash ISA savers are making just £12 per year. Here’s how I’d invest £5k today

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Cash ISAs offer safety, but interest rates are close to zero. Roland Head explains why investing in a Stocks and…

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Worried about income cuts? 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in April

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Although many companies are cutting their payouts, these FTSE 100 dividend stocks should provide reliable income, says Roland Head.

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3 FTSE 100 shares with 5%+ yields I’d buy for my ISA today

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Massive uncertainty means many FTSE 100 companies are cutting their dividends. Roland Head picks three high-yielders he thinks will be…

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The FTSE 100 is rising fast. Is the stock market crash over?

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Where next for the FTSE 100 after March's market crash? Roland Head gives his market forecast and explains why he's…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the next 10 years

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Don't let the FTSE 100 crash scare you off. Buying now could help you beat the market over the next…

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