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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 the BMN share price could be set for a rebound

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After falling 50% so far in 2019, is the Bushveld Minerals Limited (LON: BMN) share price about to soar?

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Why I think this small-cap stock could trash the BP share price

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This small-cap oil stock looks much cheaper than BP plc (LON: BP) and yields 9%. Should you be buying?

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Retirement Articles

Forget the State Pension, a Lifetime ISA may be all you need

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The Lifetime ISA could help you retire as a millionaire. Roland Head explains how.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d target £1m with this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is expected to deliver double-digit dividend growth.

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Forget 1.4% from a cash ISA! I’d collect 5% from these FTSE 100 dividend stocks

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Roland Head picks two buy-and-hold income stocks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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

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Strong drilling results have lifted the Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR) share price. Roland Head gives his verdict on the…

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Have £2k to invest in an ISA? These FTSE 250 dividend stocks yield 10%

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Roland Head explains which one of these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stocks he'd buy today.

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Why I think this small-cap stock could trash the Royal Mail share price

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Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) could offer value, but Roland Head has spotted a more exciting growth opportunity elsewhere.

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Forget Sirius Minerals! I’d buy this FTSE 250 riser instead

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The Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price could keep falling, explains Roland Head.

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Why I’d shun the Thomas Cook share price, and pile into this dynamic FTSE 100 stock

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Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm should be a more profitable buy than Thomas…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I think are shares to buy now

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Roland Head explains why he'd buy these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income stocks today.

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! I aim to retire early by following Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett's stock market strategy has some big advantages over Bitcoin and gold, says Roland Head.

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Could the Lloyds share price crash 50% by the end of the year?

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Will shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) keep falling? Roland Head explains why he's bullish at current levels.

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Why a stocks and shares ISA beats buy-to-let every time

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Big tax savings are just one of the reasons why this Fool would choose stocks instead of rental property.

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Why the RBS share price fell 9.1% in August

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Fat dividends from Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) should reward patient shareholders, says Roland Head.

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock before Brexit

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Boring but brilliant? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock has doubled shareholders' cash since 2013.

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Have £2,000 to invest? A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

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Roland Head highlights two contrarian dividend stocks he'd buy from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX).

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What happened in the stock market today

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Today's top stories include PPI headaches at Royal Bank of Scotland Group and record profits at housebuilder Barratt Developments.

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The Barratt share price has thrashed the FTSE 100 this year. Should you keep buying?

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Will record profits help Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) to stay ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)?

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Forget buy-to-let! I like these property investments that yield up to 13.1%

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Unloved property stocks are offering high yields at the moment. Roland Head gives his verdict on two popular companies.

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These were the worst performing shares on the FTSE 100 last week

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Roland Head looks at the stories behind last week's top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fallers.

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Do you want to retire at 60? This is what you’ll need

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Roland Head crunches the numbers and explains why starting early could cut what you need to save monthly by more…

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Sirius Minerals shares have tanked. I’d rather buy these small-cap stocks

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Shareholders in Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) are gambling with high stakes, says Roland Head.

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Would Warren Buffett buy the Aviva share price?

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Roland Head explains why he's still buying dividend heavyweight Aviva plc (LON: AV).

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BP vs Tullow Oil: which is the best dividend stock?

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The Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) share price has moved ahead of the BP plc (LON: BP) price this year.…

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d buy a FTSE 100 index tracker today

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A FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index tracker could be a great long-term investment, says Roland Head.

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

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These 5%-yielding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks should help you ride out any market uncertainty, says Roland Head.

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Retirement Articles

Warning! A Cash ISA could damage your wealth. I’d buy the FTSE 100 instead

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Roland Head explains why he believes the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a much better way than a Cash ISA…

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Time may be running out for the State Pension, so maybe you should get a SIPP

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New proposals suggest increasing the State Pension age to 75. Roland Head explains how a SIPP could help you retire…

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Forget Centrica! 3 FTSE 250 renewable energy stocks I’d buy

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These renewable energy firms could be a better choice for income investors than troubled utility stock Centrica plc (LON: CNA),…

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Should you buy or sell the GSK share price?

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Roland Head explains why big changes could make GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) a compelling buy.

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Worried about a market crash? 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy today

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Roland Head reckons these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks could be a profitable buy in uncertain markets.

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Will Neil Woodford investors face a longer wait for cash after Eddie Stobart news?

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Friday's updates from the Woodford Patient Capital Trust and Eddie Stobart Logistics plc (LON: ESL) deliver a double dose of…

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Does the Premier Oil share price make it a bargain?

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The Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) share price is rising after news of planned asset sales. Roland Head explains why…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I predict will pay you for the rest of your life

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is down this month, but these stocks should provide a reliable income, whatever happens, says…

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock I predict will pay you for the rest of your life

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Roland Head selects a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock with a premium performance.

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How low can the Sainsbury share price go?

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Struggling supermarket J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) has been a big faller. Is it time to start buying?

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How low can the Centrica share price go?

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Is Centrica plc (LON: CNA) starting to look cheap? Roland Head takes a fresh look at this problem shareholding.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I think are absurdly cheap right now

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If you want to profit from the market sell-off, these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could be bargain buys,…

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Retirement Articles

The State Pension: all your questions answered here

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Roland Head answers your State Pension questions and explains how you may be able to generate extra retirement income.

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