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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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Why I think it’s time to be greedy with the Vodafone share price

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The Vodafone (VOD) share price offers an opportunity for income investors, says Roland Head.

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Forget the top Cash ISA rate. I’d pick up 6% from FTSE 100 dividend stocks

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Roland Head explains how he's collecting a 6% income from these unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) heavyweights.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest £10k in these 3 property stocks to get rich

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Roland Head explains why he's avoiding the rental market and building positions in dividend-paying property stocks.

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3 reasons why you might ditch stocks and invest in buy-to-let property

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After a 10-year bull run in the stock market, is it time to take a fresh look at buy-to-let property?

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The 5 highest-yielding FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks deserve a buy rating.

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No savings at 50? These money tips could boost your pension by thousands

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These three simple steps could give a big boost to your retirement income.

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How should I invest £10k? The 3 shares I’d buy today

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks could help you build a retirement fund, says Roland Head.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d rather aim to get rich with this FTSE 250 9.7% dividend stock

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Roland Head flags up his top two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) high-yield picks.

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The Tullow Oil share price is down 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

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The Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) share price is tanking after a series of disappointments. Should you buy, sell, or…

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Why I’d buy this 13% FTSE 100 dividend yield for my ISA today

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This unconventional FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could provide bold investors with a generous income, says Roland Head.

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Does this $600m plan make Sirius Minerals (SXX) shares a buy?

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The Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price is up following news of a new funding plan. Roland Head explains…

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1 ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d buy in November

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwart is unloved but offers a dividend yield of more than 11%.

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3 reasons why I’d ditch Sirius Minerals (SXX) shares right now

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The Sirius Minerals share price could easily end up at 0p, says Roland Head.

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Why I think the Games Workshop share price could help you retire rich

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The GAW share price rocketed higher on Friday morning. This writer thinks shareholders should expect further gains that could boost…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with yields over 5% I’d buy in November

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Roland Head explains why the MNG share price is on his FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) buy list this month.

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No savings at 40? I reckon these FTSE 100 family firms should help you retire rich

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These family-run FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks could boost your wealth, says Roland Head.

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No savings at 40? 2 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for early retirement

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I think these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks are likely to beat the market over the coming years.

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2 reasons why I’d buy Tesco for my ISA at the current share price

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The Tesco share price looks like a good defensive buy for these uncertain times, says Roland Head.

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Why I think 2020 could be the year when the market crashes

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Are we sleepwalking into a market crash? Roland Head explains why he's starting to feel nervous about 2020.

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Why I think you have to beat your Cash ISA addiction and invest in stocks and shares instead

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Roland Head explains why saving in cash could be costing you money each year.

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d go for this investment held in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Should you buy Bitcoin, gold, or stay in cash? Roland Head explains why he reckons the stock market is a…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever return to 45p?

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Shareholders shouldn't lose faith in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), says Roland Head.

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Here’s why I’d rather invest in the FTSE 250 than bothersome buy-to-let

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) has crushed the housing market in recent years.

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Can the Rolls Royce share price double your money?

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As its turnaround programme picks up pace, are Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) shares about to take off?

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Why I’d keep buying the Shell (RDSB) share price after this news

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The Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) share price is down but this business remains a cash machine, says Roland…

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Have £10k to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock should be a winner, whatever happens in Westminster, says Roland Head.

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Can the Taylor Wimpey share price double your money?

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Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) is offering a 10%+ dividend yield. How safe is this payout?

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Why I’d buy GSK shares and this secret dividend stock for my ISA today

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The GSK share price has risen by 15% so far in 2019. Roland Head explains why he remains a buyer.

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Retirement Articles

No savings at 50? 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for 2020

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Roland Head explains how the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could help you avoid relying on the State Pension.

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How you could retire as a millionaire on just £50 per week

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Start early and you could retire with £1m before you reach State Pension age.

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Metro Bank shares are up 30%! Here’s what I’d do now

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The Metro Bank share price is rising. Roland Head looks at the latest numbers and gives his verdict on the…

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Forget gold! I’d put £5k into this FTSE 250 gold mining stock

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The gold price is booming at around $1,500/oz. Roland Head explains how he'd play this market.

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The Barclays share price: here’s what I’d do now

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The Barclays (LON:BARC) share price could be a buying opportunity, says Roland Head.

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No savings at 40? 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head reckons these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks could help you build a market-beating retirement fund.

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Forget Bitcoin! I believe this FTSE 100 growth stock could help you retire wealthy

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Roland Head highlights a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) newcomer he'd buy for a retirement portfolio.

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Here’s why the Prudential share price is down 10% today

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Roland head explains the Prudential-M&G split and gives his verdict on each stock.

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Can the BP share price double your money?

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Roland Head explains why he thinks BP plc (LON: BP) shares could deliver big gains for long-term investors.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for 2020

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Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stocks he'd buy for all-weather performance.

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Forget gold! I aim to double the State Pension like this

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Roland Head explains how he plans to use high yield dividend stocks to double the State Pension.

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Is the Sirius Minerals (SXX) share price the buy of the decade?

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The Sirius Minerals share price has stabilised at under 4p. Roland Head gives his verdict on this troubled business.

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