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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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Should you buy as Interserve share price rises 35%?

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Roland Head asks if the Interserve plc (LON:IRV) refinancing deal is good for shareholders.

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Could this pharma stock help you become an ISA millionaire?

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Roland Head considers two potential ISA buys ahead of this year's April deadline.

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Why FTSE 100 dividend stock Kingfisher plc could be a great buy after today’s results

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The Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) share price is falling. Is this time to buy this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) firm?

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Why this FTSE 250 dividend stock could be one of the best stocks to buy now

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Roland Head takes a look at a high street business with strong online growth but wonders whether online-only is the…

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2 ISA-friendly investment trusts I’d consider buying today

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Roland Head highlights two long-term income buys with very different outlooks.

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Why I’d avoid this dividend stock and buy 6% yielder BP plc instead

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Roland Head highlights key progress at BP plc (LON:BP).

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Why this Neil Woodford dividend-growth stock could have further to go

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Roland Head considers two stocks from the same sector which have performed strongly over the last year.

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Should you buy after Micro Focus share price falls 55%?

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Roland Head explains shares of Micro Focus International plc (LON:MCRO) have collapsed today.

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Why Provident Financial plc isn’t the only banking stock I’d buy for my ISA

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Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) could be a long-term turnaround buy, says Roland Head.

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Is UK Oil & Gas Investments plc’s 82% share price slump a great buying opportunity?

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Roland Head takes a fresh look at UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) and considers an alternative.

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3 reasons why the Berkeley share price could keep rising

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Roland Head explains why he rates Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON:BKG) very highly.

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2 inflation-busting dividend growth stocks I might buy for my ISA

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Roland Head revisits a stock he sold too soon and explains why he wouldn't sell now.

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Two hidden banking stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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These challenger banks could outperform old-school high street banks, says Roland Head.

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2 inflation-beating dividend stocks I’d consider buying with £1,000 today

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Roland Head takes a look at two dividend-growth stocks you may not have considered before.

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Is Capita plc poised to deliver a monster turnaround?

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Roland Head explains why he's not buying Capita plc (LON:CPI) just yet.

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Why Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc is a FTSE 100 stock I’d hold forever

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) grocer Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) is handing out cash to shareholders.

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One monster growth stock I’d buy before IQE plc

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This fast-growing internet stock could outperform IQE plc (LON:IQE), says Roland Head.

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Sirius Minerals plc isn’t the only growth stock I’d consider buying for my ISA

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Roland Head highlights a commodity stock he'd buy ahead of Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX).

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2 FTSE 250 dividend plus growth stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

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The potential for high returns from these mid-cap stocks could make them ideal choices for a tax-free ISA.

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Why I believe GKN plc could be worth more than 467p

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Roland Head explains his response to the Melrose offer for GKN plc (LON:GKN).

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One growth stock that could double, and one I’d sell today

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Technical success is no substitute for profitability, says Roland Head.

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Why I’d avoid this 11% yielder and buy this Neil Woodford stock instead

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Roland Head explains why he's been impressed by this Neil Woodford pick.

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2 three-bagger stocks that could still be cheap

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Roland Head highlights a stock from his own portfolio that's he's backing for further gains.

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12% yielder Conviviality plc isn’t the only turnaround stock I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

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Roland Head explains why shareholders could face further losses at Conviviality plc (LON:CVR).

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Legal & General Group plc isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy today and hold forever

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Roland Head explains why he's strongly tempted by Legal & General Group plc (LON:LGEN).

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2 stocks I could buy today and hold until retirement

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Roland Head suggests two slow-burning growth stocks that could be star long-term buys.

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Why I think it’s finally time to buy G4S plc after 25% slump

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest figures from security group G4S plc (LON:GFS).

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2 growth stocks that could beat the FTSE 100 again in 2018

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Roland Head explains why these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)-beating growth stocks could continue to climb.

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2 growth stocks that could double your money

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Roland Head explains why these quality growth stocks could continue to rise.

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Why I’d sell Purplebricks Group plc to buy this unloved small-cap stock

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Roland Head revisits Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) after recent gains.

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2 small-cap dividend plus growth stocks I’d buy today

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Roland Head highlights two fast-growing businesses with income potential.

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Two ways to invest in dividends with only £2,000

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Are these 5%+ yielders a good buy for a starter income portfolio?

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One super growth stock I’d buy today and one I’d sell

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Roland Head reviews a Neil Woodford dividend growth stock plus one other.

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2 ‘hidden’ value stocks I’d buy today

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Roland Head reveals two stocks that could be trading at big discounts to their fair value. Is that a reason…

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2 super dividend stocks I’d keep buying today

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Roland Head discusses a high-yield pick from his portfolio and a growth choice that's caught his eye.

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One growth stock I’d buy today with my first £2,000 and one I’d avoid

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Roland Head highlights one stock he'd rate highly for a starter portfolio.

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Two unloved 6% yielders I’d buy today

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Roland Head reviews the latest numbers from his biggest holding and suggests a lower-risk alternative.

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One turnaround stock I’d sell to buy Tullow Oil plc

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Roland Head explains why Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) could be a bargain at its current level.

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Why Taylor Wimpey plc isn’t the only cheap dividend stock that could help you retire early

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Roland Head considers the outlook for Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) and highlights one of his top dividend picks.

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2 stunning growth stocks you might regret not buying

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Roland Head breaks down the latest numbers from two mid-cap growth stocks.

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