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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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Could these secret growth stocks rise another 50% this year?

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These high-tech growth businesses could be worth a closer look, says Roland Head.

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2 FTSE 250 dividends stocks yielding 4%+ I’d buy with £3,000 today

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These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks could both be super income buys.

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Why this growth stock could help you retire a millionaire

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Roland Head explains why he's excited about the growth potential of this small-cap star.

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Can you afford to miss this FTSE 100 10% yielder?

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Roland Head reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock with a stunningly high yield.

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One 6% dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head compares two companies from the same sector that could be good picks for either income or growth.

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One 5% yield banking stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at two financial stocks that could crush the big banks.

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Why Saga’s 7% dividend yield could be the buy of the decade

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Roland Head explains why he's added Saga plc (LON:SAGA) to his buy list after last week's results.

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Can the Mothercare share price make a successful comeback?

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Roland Head examines the latest update from Mothercare plc (LON:MTC) and asks if the shares could be a recovery play.

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One FTSE 100 dividend stock and one growth stock you could buy with £2,000 today

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Pairing up this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant with a small-cap engineer could provide attractive returns, says Roland Head.

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Is dividend stock Sage a top FTSE 100 buy after 10% share price slump today?

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Roland Head looks at the latest bad news from Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) and asks if this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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This FTSE 250 dividend-growth stock isn’t the first stock I’d buy after today’s news

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Roland Head highlights a super small-cap he'd buy instead of this popular FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) name.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ that I’d buy with £2,000 today

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These unloved retailers could outperform the wider market, says Roland Head.

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2 super dividend + growth stocks I’d keep buying today

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These star performers could still help you to beat the market, says Roland Head.

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2 Neil Woodford dividend growth stocks that could keep rising

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Roland Head explains why shares in these two firms could be set to rise.

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Why Boohoo.com plc could be too cheap to ignore after 40% fall

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Boohoo.com plc (LON:BOO) may now be a contrarian buy, says Roland Head.

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2 growth stocks that could crush the FTSE 100 in 2018

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Roland Head takes a look at two high-tech stocks that could rocket ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Can this 7% yielder provide a safer income than dividend giant National Grid plc?

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Roland Head asks if National Grid plc (LON:NG) is a buy after a 25% decline and considers a high-yield alternative.

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2 Footsie 5% dividend stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head focuses on two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd buy for income.

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These monster growth stocks are crushing the FTSE 100

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Roland Head asks if these mid-cap growth stocks can continue to outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why Aviva plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 6% yielder I’d buy today

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Roland Head explains why he's buying Aviva plc (LON:AV) for income and highlights another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) opportunity.

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Why I believe the BT share price could soon return to 350p

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Roland Head reviews his purchase of BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) and explains why he'd buy more.

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2 dividend growth stocks that could help you become an ISA millionaire

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Roland Head takes a look at two stocks that could give your new ISA a flying start.

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2 cheap Neil Woodford dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

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Roland Head explains why these high-yield income stocks could be a top choice for dividend investors.

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One monster growth stock I’d buy for my ISA today

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This highly-rated growth stock has got cheaper despite an improving outlook.

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Can you afford to miss FTSE 100 dividend stock WPP plc after 40% fall?

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Roland Head looks at a battered FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) favourite and considers an alternative.

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One growth stock and one turnaround that could double this year

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Roland Head highlights two potential bargains in a high-flying sector of the market.

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Two 5% dividend stocks that could beat the FTSE 100

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With the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) struggling, Roland Head is looking for unloved dividend stocks.

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3 reasons why I’d avoid 60% faller Dignity plc and buy this FTSE 100 turnaround

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Roland Head suggests a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he believes should outperform Dignity plc (LON:DTY).

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One 8% yield and one 5% yield I’d buy today

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Roland Head takes a closer look at two dividend stocks operating in a controversial sector.

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This 7.7% yielder isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head zooms in on two stocks that could be great ISA buys.

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This FTSE 100 firm isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy today and hold forever

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Roland Head flags up a potential Warren Buffett buy in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why 6% yielder Standard Life Aberdeen plc isn’t the only dividend stock I’d consider today

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Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA) has had a disappointing start, but Roland Head believes the outlook is improving.

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One small-cap turnaround stock I’d consider with 8% yielder Centrica plc

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Roland Head explains why he owns Centrica plc (LON:CNA) stock and highlights another potential opportunity.

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Why I’d buy 6% yielder GlaxoSmithKline plc for my ISA after this news

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A new deal has lifted the GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) share price. Roland Head explains why he'd rate the stock as…

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One growth superstar you should look at with Fevertree Drinks plc

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Roland Head updates his view on Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) following recent news.

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

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Roland Head explains why he's taking a bullish view on Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Why I believe Next plc and Prudential plc are dividend stocks to buy today

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Roland Head explains why Next plc (LON:NXT) and Prudential plc (LON:PRU) could be winning buys.

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2 hidden dividend growth stocks that could help you retire an ISA millionaire

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These overlooked stocks could deliver attractive gains for shareholders, says Roland Head.

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2 FTSE 250 pharma stocks I’d buy today and hold for another five years

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Roland Head takes a look at two unusual pharma stocks with long-term growth potential.

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Should you pile into 88 Energy Ltd, down 50% in 9 months?

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Roland Head looks at the 2018 prospects for Alaska oiler 88 Energy Ltd (LON:88E).

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