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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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Is the Royal Mail share price heading back to 600p?

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Roland Head explains why Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) could be a bargain buy at current levels.

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Dividend stocks: Two 8% yielders I’m considering right now

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Are these super-sized yields bargain buys or dividend traps?

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold for my retirement

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These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stocks could be the perfect pairing, suggests Roland Head.

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Are these FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks beautiful bargains or value traps?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) turnaround stocks.

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This 5% yielding dividend stock could help you beat the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is down so far this year. Roland Head suggests two stocks that could beat the market.

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Retirement saving: this could be a foolproof way to beat the FTSE 100

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Roland Head reveals some of the screening rules he uses to avoid FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) losers and spot potential winners.

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Is the Aviva share price heading for 600p?

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Aviva plc (LON:AV) isn't the only financial stock that deserves a buy rating, says Roland Head.

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Why I’d shun this 6%-yielder and buy this FTSE 100 dividend instead

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Roland Head highlights a strong performance at one of his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) picks.

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An 8% yield tells me the Barratt share price could be about to soar

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Shares in housebuilder Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) could be too cheap to ignore, says Roland Head.

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Why the Indivior share price could be a FTSE 250 buy after today’s 30% fall

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Roland Head looks at the numbers behind today's profit warning from FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) pharma stock Indivior plc (LON:INDV).

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Is the UKOG share price heading for 7p again?

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UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) has cash in the bank and could deliver exciting news this year.

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How BP and this FTSE 100 8.3% yielder could help you build a second income stream

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A ruthless focus on costs could make BP plc (LON:BP) a top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buy for income seekers.

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FTSE 100 7% yielder Vodafone’s share price keeps falling. Time to buy?

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Roland Head explains why he'd buy into the weakness at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) firm Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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Why this 7% dividend stock should be a better buy than Debenhams

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Roland Head highlights one of his top retail buys and gives his verdict on the latest update from Debenhams plc…

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This overlooked FTSE 100 5% yielder could be a retirement buy

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Roland Head takes a look at a popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) utility and considers an alternative income pick.

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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems are crushing the FTSE 100, but which should you buy?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industrial giants Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) and BAE Systems plc (LON:BA).

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National Grid share price: why is it underperforming the FTSE 100?

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This small-cap dividend growth stock could be a better buy than FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant National Grid plc (LON:NG).

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2 super dividend growth stocks that could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Should you ditch the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and buy these small-cap growth stocks?

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My simple FTSE 100 screen could help you beat the market and retire early

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Roland Head suggests four simple rules that could help you find today's top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buys.

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2 small-cap dividend growth stocks that could help you retire at 55

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Roland Head flags up two stocks that could help your pension pot to beat the market.

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Why Halma isn’t the only FTSE 100 share I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head looks at the latest numbers from Halma plc (LON:HLMA) and highlights another potential FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buy.

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3 reasons why the Boohoo share price could keep rising

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The latest figures from Boohoo.com plc (LON:BOO) show that the group's impressive growth is continuing.

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2 small-cap dividend stocks that could smash the Footsie this year

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Roland Head highlights two dividend-growth shares with superstar potential.

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Here’s why this battered small-cap dividend stock has fallen 25% today

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Is this profit warning a blip or a sign of hard times to come?

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Why the GSK share price should smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head takes a look at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) climber GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and highlights another turnaround opportunity.

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Will the Petrofac share price reach 800p in 2018?

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Roland Head reviews progress on his Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC) holding. Are the shares still a buy?

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Is the Centrica share price the biggest value trap in the FTSE 100?

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Roland Head explains why he rates Centrica plc (LON:CNA) as a top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buy, even if there are…

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Why I believe the BT share price is now too cheap to ignore

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With a new boss due to arrive later this year, now could be the right time to buy turnaround stock…

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This 6% dividend stock could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head highlights a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd buy and a rampant outsider that could be worth a look.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold until retirement

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could provide a powerful boost to your pension.

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2 super dividend growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head reveals two mid-cap stocks he believes could beat the market in 2018.

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Why I’d buy FTSE 100 flyer Morrisons and sell this 50% faller

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Roland Head explains why he thinks FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) food retailer Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) could continue to climb.

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Why I think the Taylor Wimpey share price could beat the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head explains why 8%-yielder Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) could beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2018.

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Warning: Sirius Minerals’ share price isn’t the only threat to your wealth in 2018

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Roland Head highlights a stock he's avoiding and suggests a trading strategy for Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX).

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The SSE share price isn’t the only 6%+ yielder I’d buy today

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Roland Head explains why he's bought 7% yielder SSE plc (LON:SSE) for his portfolio.

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Why I think the Lloyds share price could beat the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head explains why he'd keep buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend star Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Why I expect the BP share price to keep rising

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Roland Head explains why he'd buy BP plc (LON:BP) and drills into another 5% yielder.

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Why this 7% dividend stock could be a better buy than Next

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Roland Head asks if there's still opportunity at Next plc (LON:NXT) and highlights a high-yield pick from his portfolio.

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Why Marks and Spencer’s share price could make it the best buy in the FTSE 100

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest numbers from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS).

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One 7% dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy today

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Do you want lots of dividend cash today, or long-term growth? You can find both.

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