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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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2 top investment trusts that could help you retire

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Roland Head suggests two real estate investment trusts for long-term income investors.

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Is easyJet’s share price now the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) performer easyJet plc (LON:EZJ).

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Why these FTSE 250 dividend stocks could be absurdly cheap right now

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These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could be long-term bargains, says Roland Head.

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The Ocado share price is up 40%, can it keep rising?

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The Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) share price has risen by 170% over the last year. Should you buy, sell, or…

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Why I believe the Premier Oil share price is still far too cheap

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Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) isn't the only stock Roland Head rates as a buy today.

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One FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy ahead of this 7% yielder

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Roland Head gives his verdict on two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) housebuilding stocks.

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This FTSE 100 growth stock is one investment I’d buy and hold until retirement

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Roland Head explains why this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock could earn a place in his portfolio.

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Why 6% yielder Vodafone’s share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest figures from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income giant Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head highlights two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks that could beat the market.

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One FTSE 100 6% dividend stock I’d buy with AstraZeneca

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) pharma giant AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) is on his buy list.

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Why I believe the Barratt share price could soon return to 650p

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Roland Head explains why he'd keep buying Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV).

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Why G4S isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head reviews the latest figures from G4S plc (LON:GFS) and highlights another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd buy for…

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Are Diageo and Compass the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today?

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Roland Head explains why Diageo plc (LON:DGE) and Compass Group plc (LON:CPG) could be great FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buys.

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Income investors: 2 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold today

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Roland Head considers two specialist businesses that could be great long-term buys.

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One FTSE 250 stock yielding over 7% I’d consider buying today

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Roland Head zooms in on a big yielder from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) and suggests another income pick.

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Why I’d buy the Sainsbury’s share price for a FTSE 100 dividend starter portfolio

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Roland Head suggests two picks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) for new investors.

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Why I believe the HSBC share price could soon return to 800p

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HSBC Holdings plc's (LON:HSBA) Q1 results received a mixed response. Roland Head explains why he remains a buyer.

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Why the Glencore share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) could be a dividend performer.

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The Tullow Oil share price may keep rising, but I’d buy this stock first

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Roland Head highlights an oil stock he'd buy ahead of Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW).

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This 6% yielder isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head believes this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income star should continue to deliver.

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This FTSE 250 5% yielder isn’t the first stock I’d buy after today’s news

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Roland Head explains why he's not tempted by today's top FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) climber.

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Two 7%+ yields I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

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Roland Head looks at two temptingly cheap special situations with super-high yields.

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Two FTSE 250 6% yielders I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividends stocks he'd choose for income.

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One high-growth FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head highlights a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stock that's expanding rapidly.

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Can you afford to miss this FTSE 100 7% yielder?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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The RBS share price isn’t the only FTSE 100 value stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head takes a look at his Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) shares and considers another FTSE 100…

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2 growth stocks I’d buy at today’s value prices

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Roland Head takes a look at two bargain small-caps he believes have real growth potential.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy today and hold for five years

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Roland Head pinpoints two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms with long-term growth prospects.

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2 FTSE 250 5% yielders I’d buy today and hold forever

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Roland Head highlights two unloved FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stocks he'd buy today.

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Why the Royal Mail share price is smashing the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head says FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) has been impressive of late but also rates a…

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Why Croda isn’t the first FTSE 100 dividend growth stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from Croda International plc (LON:CRDA) and suggests an alternative FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth…

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One FTSE 250 banking stock I’d sell to buy the Barclays share price

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Roland Head flags up a value opportunity at Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and explains why he'd take profits on this FTSE…

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2 inflation-beating growth stocks for a starter portfolio

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Roland Head looks at two profitable growth stocks he'd consider for a new stock portfolio.

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The Tesco share price is rising. I’d keep buying

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Roland Head explains why he still rates Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) as an income buy.

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Why FTSE 100 faller Reckitt Benckiser is a stock I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head digests the latest figures from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) heavyweight Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RB).

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One dividend growth stock I’d buy ahead of FTSE 100 member Rolls-Royce

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Does FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turnaround Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) deserve a buy rating?

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Why these super growth stocks could be too cheap to ignore

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Roland Head looks at a turnaround that may be on the cusp of delivering huge gains.

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One bargain 7% yielder I’d buy today and one I’d avoid

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Roland Head highlights one of his watch list stocks for income investors.

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Why these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could pay you for the rest of your life

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Roland Head asks if these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks can provide a lifetime income.

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FTSE 100 giant Shell isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy for the next five years

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) is one of this top income buys.

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