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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.

Recent Articles

Retirement Articles

Saving for retirement? This tip could help you quit work sooner

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Taking a fresh look at your retirement plans could you see you pack up work many years earlier.

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Investing Articles

Have £5k to spend? A FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA and hold for a decade

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Roland Head highlights one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock he rates as a must-buy pick for the next 10 years.

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Investing Articles

Is the Kier share price heading for 200p?

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The Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) share price has doubled. Roland Head explains what he thinks will happen next.

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Why the Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price fell 4% in September

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The GKP share price has been falling, but Roland Head believes investors should look ahead and remain patient.

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Neil Woodford Equity Income Fund to be closed: what this means for investors

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The closure of this flagship equity income fund could be the beginning of the end for Woodford Funds.

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income

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Roland Head highlights three stocks that might help you get rich while doing nothing.

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Why the ITV share price rose 8.6% in September

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Roland Head explains why he thinks the ITV plc (LON: ITV) share price is likely to head higher.

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Here’s why I think you can retire on the Aviva share price

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The Aviva (AV) share price could be a great dividend buy, says Roland Head.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for 2020

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE UKX) firms could be profitable buys for uncertain times, says Roland Head.

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

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The Metro Bank share price remains heavily shorted. Is now the right time to start buying?

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Why the Sainsbury’s share price rose 11.7% in September

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the J Sainsbury (SBRY) share price after recent gains.

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What happened in the stock market today

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Roland Head looks at the stories behind today's big stock market movers.

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When will the next great stock market crash hit the FTSE 100?

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Should you be piling into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) -- or is it time to sell?

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4 reasons why investing in the FTSE 100 could beat a buy-to-let property

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Roland Head explains why his spare cash is going into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) instead of rental property.

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Investing Articles

Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d buy the FTSE 100 over a Cash ISA

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Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be a better choice for long-term gains.

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Investing Articles

Why the Aviva share price rose 12.4% in September

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The Aviva (AV) share price is on the up. Roland Head explains why he remains a buyer.

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What are stocks?

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Roland Head goes back to basics with a jargon-free look at stock market investing.

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The Ted Baker share price has crashed. Is it time to buy?

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Roland Head looks at last week's profit warning from Ted Baker and explains why he's still worried about this stock.

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5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in October

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Roland Head highlights five FTSE 100 share prices he'd buy for uncertain conditions.

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Is the Standard Life share price a bargain or should I buy this dividend-growing mid-cap?

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The Standard Life Aberdeen share price suggests an uncertain outlook, says Roland Head.

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Why I think this small cap could trash the Centrica share price

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The Centrica share price is close to all-time lows. Is there better value elsewhere?

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How to invest in stocks

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Roland Head explains how you can start investing in the stock market with just £25.

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d watch in October

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Roland Head turns the spotlight onto three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that could move markets this month.

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The Sirius Minerals share price is down another 20%. Is this the end?

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The SXX share price was crashing again on Friday. What's next for this troubled miner?

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Retirement Articles

Here’s how I’d use a FTSE 100 tracker fund to double the State Pension

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Aged 40 and with no retirement savings? Roland Head explains how the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could help.

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 5%+ yields I’d buy in October

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These unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could boost your income, says Roland Head.

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Retirement Articles

Worried about the State Pension? 2 dividend stocks I’d buy today

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Are you looking for a second retirement income to boost your State Pension?

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 8%+ yields I’d buy in October

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Roland Head picks three of his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) buys for income investors.

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Got £2k to invest? One FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

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Roland Head explains why he's avoiding this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock.

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The Aston Martin share price is tanking. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

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Aston Martin could be heading for a costly breakdown, thinks Roland Head.

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£5k to invest? I’d buy these 5% dividends for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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These income stocks could deliver impressive tax-free profits inside an ISA, says Roland Head.

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Tempted by the Saga share price? Here’s what you need to know

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Roland Head looks at the latest news from Saga plc (LON: SAGA) and updates his view on this troubled dividend…

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Retirement Articles

How I’d turn £200 per month into £500,000

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Roland Head explains how you could build a £500k retirement pot using a simple FTSE 100 tracker fund.

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Investing Articles

Why I’ve turned positive on the Vodafone share price

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Buying the Vodafone (LON: VOD) share price could lock in an attractive dividend income, thinks Roland Head.

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Retirement Articles

How I’d make £1m: gold, Warren Buffett or an index fund?

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Roland Head suggests a simple tip that could turbocharge your stock market returns.

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Tempted by the Kier share price? Here’s what you should know

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Is Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) about to go bust?

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Have £5k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA and hold forever

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Roland Head highlights two of his top quality picks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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The Thomas Cook share price is down another 20%. Is this the end?

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The latest news from Thomas Cook suggests its share price will fall to zero pence, says Roland Head.

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend growth stock that I’d buy today and hold for the next 20 years

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This unloved stock could be a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) bargain, says Roland Head.

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BT vs Royal Mail: which 7%+ dividend stock should I buy?

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Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) and BT Group - Class A Common Stock (LON: BT.A) both offer essential services and…

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