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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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This UK share is today’s biggest faller: should I buy now?

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This UK share has fallen by 50% over in the last year. Is this highly-profitable business now a bargain buy?

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These FTSE 100 shares are down 50%! Should I buy them now?

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Roland Head looks at three FTSE 100 shares that have halved over the last year. Can he find any bargain…

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Is now a good time to buy National Grid shares?

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National Grid shares have dipped recently. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 dividend could provide reliable long-term…

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At 6p, is it time to buy Woodbois shares?

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Woodbois shares have fallen 25% since the start of May. Roland Head asks whether he should buy the dip and…

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Does an 8% yield make Glencore shares a slam-dunk buy?

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Glencore shares offer an 8% dividend yield. With the company’s legal troubles now out of the way, Roland Head asks…

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5 shares I’d buy to target a passive income of 7% per year

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Roland Head explains why market volatility is helping him to boost the passive income from his portfolio and reveals five…

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Is now the right time to buy UK shares?

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Roland Head explains why he’s buying UK shares and isn’t worrying too much about scary news headlines.

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This FTSE 250 share is up 25%. Should I buy now?

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This FTSE 250 share has surged after upgrading growth forecasts for the year ahead. Are the shares still cheap?

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Could Aviva’s 7% dividend yield give me an income for life?

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Are Aviva shares too cheap to ignore? Roland Head explains why he’s considering this income heavyweight for his portfolio.

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At 85p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is in penny stock territory. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 stalwart looks…

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As the stock market stumbles, this is what I’m doing with my portfolio

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The stock market is looking shaky, but Roland Head says he’s starting to see buying opportunities among the companies on…

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After a 50% fall, is it time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the last six months. But as Roland Head explains, this could be a buying…

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With inflation at 9%, here are 3 big dividend stocks I’d buy now

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Inflation has hit a 40-year high of 9%. Roland Head names three dividend stocks with 6%+ yields he’d buy for…

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3 value stocks I’d buy right now

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Roland Head thinks market conditions could favour value stocks over the coming year. He’s found three he’d like to buy…

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I’m using the Benjamin Graham method to try and get rich with stocks

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Roland Head explains why he’s using value investing rules developed by Benjamin Graham over 70 years ago to find cheap…

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Is now a good time to buy Tesco shares?

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After a strong rally last year, the Tesco share price has stalled. Roland Head gives his view on investing in…

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7 top AIM market shares to buy now

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Roland Head reveals his top AIM market picks and explains why London’s growth market can be a good place to…

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Should I buy BT shares right now?

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With the dividend back on tap, are BT shares bargain buys at current levels? Roland Head investigates.

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Why the Telecom Plus share price could keep rising

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The Telecom Plus share price has delivered big gains over the last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks there’s…

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At 67p, are ITV shares about to take off?

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ITV shares have been among the biggest fallers in the FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head explains why…

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Why investing in shares as the market falls could make me richer!

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Roland Head explains why investing in shares when prices are dipping could boost his investment profits in the future.

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3 steps I’m taking to protect my investments in uncertain markets

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Roland Head explains what he’s doing to protect his stock market investments from rising volatility and falling share prices.

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3 FTSE 250 growth stocks that look too cheap

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Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 growth stocks he’s considering for his portfolio after recent falls.

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3 dirt-cheap 9% dividend stocks to buy today

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These dividend stocks boast forecast yields of 9% or more. Our writer explains why he thinks these payouts will go…

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3 big income shares I’d buy for my ISA today

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Roland Head looks at three big-cap income shares he’d buy with dividend yields of 6% and more.

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boohoo shares are down 75%! Should I buy?

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The boohoo share price has fallen out of fashion over the last year. Can BOO's online brands get back on…

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The Nasdaq is down 20%! Is the FTSE 100 about to fall?

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The Nasdaq has dropped into bear market territory after Thursday’s 5% dip. Should UK investors be worried about the FTSE…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy now and hold until 2032

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares could be long-term winners, says Roland Head. He’s considering them for his passive income portfolio.

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Is Woodbois the best penny stock to buy today?

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The Woodbois share price has doubled in a month. Roland Head asks should this sustainable timber business be his next…

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Warren Buffett just spent $50bn! Here are three UK shares I think he’d buy

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Warren Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway spent $51.1bn buying US shares during the first quarter. Roland Head looks for similar UK…

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Will BP shares keep rising on record profits?

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BP shares have doubled from their 2020 lows. Roland Head asks is it too late to buy the oil and…

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5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to target a 6% yield from my ISA

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These five stocks offer an average forecast dividend yield over 6%. Roland Head explains why he’d like to buy them…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 40%. Should I buy in May?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has slumped since October as markets have returned to fear mode. Roland Head explains why he…

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5 bargain FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy in May

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These FTSE 250 shares are too cheap for Roland Head to ignore. He explains why he’d buy these high yielders…

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Will the Glencore share price keep rising?

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The Glencore share price is up by 24% this year despite last week’s slide. With a forecast dividend yield of…

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3 high-yielding UK REITs to buy in May

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These UK REITs boast an average dividend yield of 5.5%. Roland Head explains why he’d like to add them to…

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How I’m targeting a £10,000 passive income with dividend shares

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Roland Head explains how he’s using dividend shares to target a £10k annual passive income from the stock market.

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With inflation at 6%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

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Roland Head looks at tips from Warren Buffett for investing with high inflation and highlights some UK shares he might…

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3 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy in May for a 7% income

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With inflation surging, Roland Head highlights three 7%-yielding dividend shares he'd consider buying over the coming month.

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares?

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The Lloyds share price has fallen since the start of the pandemic. And Roland Head reckons the shares could now…

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