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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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Don’t waste the stock market crash! Why I’d start buying FTSE 100 shares

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Top FTSE 100 shares could be a screaming buy for long-term investors, explains Roland Head.

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3 quality FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for my ISA in this market crash

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These three FTSE 100 dividend stocks have smashed the market over the last 10 years. Roland Head thinks they could…

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Should you buy a FTSE 100 tracker fund or shares? Here’s what I’d do now

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Investors with cash to invest face a dilemma. Should they buy the FTSE 100 index or try to pick winning…

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£5k to invest? 2 shares I’d buy for an ISA that have fallen 50%

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Roland Head explains why he'd buy shares in this FTSE 100 firm, which has a market-leading brand and a strong…

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Why I’m buying shares for my ISA in this market crash

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Buying shares today for your Stocks and Shares ISA could help you beat the market over the coming decade, says…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’ve bought in this 30% market crash

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) high-yield dividend stocks could be among the first to recover from the market crash, reckons…

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I’d buy these 2 super dividend stocks as the FTSE 100 slump continues

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Roland Head picks two quality dividend stocks he think will bounce back and outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over…

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Forget the crash! I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks could double

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These well-known FTSE 100 dividend stocks could stage strong recoveries after the coronavirus outbreak, says Roland Head.

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett in this market crash

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This market crash advice from Warren Buffett could help you find potential winners. Roland Head suggests some stock picks for…

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The Lloyds share price has crashed 50%. I’d buy it for my ISA

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Fear, uncertainty, and doubt are crushing the Lloyds share price. But this could be a great buying opportunity for long-term…

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Forget the market crash: these 2 FTSE 100 stocks are rising and I’d buy them

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The latest news from China suggests it's time to buy these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks, says Roland Head.

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The BP share price has crashed 50%. Here’s why I’d buy

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The BP share price keeps falling and the oil giant now yields 15%. Roland Head explains why he thinks investors…

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks for an ISA in this market crash

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These dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could be a great way to build long-term wealth, says Roland Head.

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One FTSE 250 dividend stock I think Warren Buffett would buy today

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Warren Buffett would be a keen buyer of this high-quality FTSE 250 dividend stock if he bought UK shares, Roland…

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Two 10%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks have both fallen by over 40% this year. Roland Head says they're too…

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The Premier Oil share price is up 60% today! Here’s what I’d do now

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The Premier Oil (PMO) share price is rising fast. Roland Head explains what's happening.

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Forget Bitcoin! I think these 3 FTSE 250 stocks could double your money

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Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he thinks could deliver big gains in a market recovery.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I think Warren Buffett would buy in this market crash

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Long-term investors like Warren Buffett should consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks, says Roland Head.

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£5k to invest? I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks today to retire early

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These unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks could deliver impressive gains over the next few years, suggests Roland Head.

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Forget buy-to-let: I’d buy the FTSE 100’s 5% yield for passive income

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Investors in search of passive income should consider the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) before buy-to-let, says Roland Head.

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Why I’d buy the BT share price’s 8% yield in this FTSE 100 crash

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The BT share price has fallen to levels last seen in the financial crisis. Roland Head reckons it's time to…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks that yield over 7%. I’d buy them today

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Roland Head reveals three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) names he'd buy for a high-yield income portfolio.

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Is Aviva’s 9% dividend yield safe?

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The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price is down, but this could be a great buying opportunity for dividend investors,…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 45% in 2 days. Here’s what I’d do now

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The Capita share price has collapsed. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and what it could mean for shareholders.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that yield 7%. I’d buy them today

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It could be the right time to buy these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income giants, says Roland Head.

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 85%. Is it the next Sirius Minerals?

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The Tullow Oil share price keeps falling. Roland Head asks what's next for this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) firm.

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Saving for retirement? This ISA ‘trick’ could generate £2,000 in the next two months

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Calling all Millennials! Roland Head explains how the Lifetime ISA could give you a £250k+ nest egg when you're 60…

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The FTSE 100 is down more than 10%. Here are 3 reasons why I’ve been buying

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Roland Head has been buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks this week.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy with my last £1k

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks offer value and safety, reckons Roland Head.

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Why I’d buy the Aviva share price’s 8% yield during this FTSE 100 slump

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Roland Head looks at Aviva's 8% dividend yield and explains why he thinks the ITV share price is too low.

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA to beat low interest rates

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Roland Head explains why he rates the Vodafone share price as a buy at current levels.

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An 8% yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA

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The Petrofac share price is rising. Roland Head explains why this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock could be a contrarian…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock is falling again. Here’s what I’d do

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The outlook could soon start to improve for this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) firm, suggests Roland Head.

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The FTSE 100 is falling again. Here’s what I’d do now

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is on the slide. Roland Head explains what the market is worried about and what…

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Pay off your mortgage or invest? How I’m using dividend stocks to get ahead

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Roland Head looks at this classic dilemma and explains how he's chosen to save.

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This FTSE 250 stock yields 11%. Here’s what I’d do

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Is this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock a dividend trap or a brilliant bargain?

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Stop saving and starting investing! Why I’d buy Lloyds’ 6% dividend yield today

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The Lloyds share price is rising after a solid set of results. Roland Head explains why he rates the shares…

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield 6%. Here’s what I’d buy

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Roland Head looks at the Glencore and Centrica share prices and explains which one he'd buy today.

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Is this 12% yield a dividend trap or an unbeatable buy?

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Will the Imperial Brands share price keep falling, or is the current situation a buying opportunity?

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Sirius Minerals: top hedge fund targets higher bid. Here’s what I’d do

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The Sirius Minerals share price has risen after Odey Asset Management revealed a stake. What should you do now?

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