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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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Why I’d ignore the falling FTSE and buy these small-cap stocks today

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Roland Head highlights potential buying opportunities amid the market sell-off.

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Why 6% yielder Vodafone Group plc isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy today

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Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) could provide reliable returns in uncertain markets but so could firms in other sectors.

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2 small-cap dividend stocks I’m watching closely

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Roland Head highlights two stocks that could diversify your dividend growth portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head highlights two unusual opportunities in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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2 growth stocks I’d buy today with £1,000

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Roland Head selects two stocks he'd consider for a starter growth portfolio.

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One turnaround stock I’d sell to buy this unloved 7.5% yielder

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Is this battered business about to spring a nasty surprise on investors?

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Is BT a buy?

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Roland Head discusses the latest figures from BT and explains why he's tempted to invest.

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Two stunning growth stocks that could double again in 2018

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Roland Head looks at two growth stocks which rose by an average of 128% last year.

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Why Unilever plc is a Footsie stock I’d buy without delay

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Roland Head explains why he believes Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is starting to look very attractive.

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One double-bagger growth stock I’d buy before IGas Energy plc

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Roland Head looks takes a fresh look at IGas Energy plc (LON:IGAS) ahead of its 2018 drilling programme.

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Dignity plc isn’t the only cheap stock I’m avoiding

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Roland Head explains why Dignity plc (LON:DTY) isn't cheap enough to tempt him.

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Why 8% yielder Centrica plc isn’t the only dividend stock I’d consider today

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Roland Head explains why Centrica plc (LON:CNA) is one of his top picks for 2018.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc isn’t the only unloved dividend stock I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head explains why now could be the time to start buying GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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2 secret dividend stocks you might regret not buying

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These small-cap dividend stocks could be a rewarding addition to your portfolio.

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Two dividend-growth stocks you might regret not buying

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Roland Head highlights a recent addition to his personal portfolio and another stock that could have a brighter future.

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Why growth stock Fevertree Drinks plc could still be a buying opportunity

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Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) could still deliver big gains, argues Roland Head.

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One 5%+ dividend stock I’d buy today, and one I’d avoid

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A focus on quality could pay off for investors, says Roland Head.

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Why I’d buy dividend stocks Lloyds and Johnson Matthey plc

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Are Lloyds and Johnson Matthey plc (LON:JMAT) the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100?

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BP plc isn’t the only 5% yielder I’d buy today

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Roland Head explains why he thinks BP plc (LON:BP) might be cheaper than it seems.

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One dividend growth stock I’d buy alongside National Grid plc

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Roland Head believes that the National Grid plc (LON:NG) sell-off may have gone too far.

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2 small-cap growth stocks I’d buy for 2018

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These small firms are delivering double-digit earnings growth in tough markets.

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Two 7% yielders I’d consider buying today

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Roland Head shines a spotlight on two unusual income picks.

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Why these turnaround stocks could beat the Footsie in 2018

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Roland Head highlights two contrarian picks from his watch list.

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Why I would still sell Interserve plc at under 120p

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Roland Head explains why he wouldn't touch Interserve plc (LON:IRV) with a barge pole.

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

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Should investors shift cash from this high-flying hopeful to a more profitable concern?

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2 double-bagging dividend growth stocks that could help you retire with a million

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Roland Head looks at two long-term stocks he'd consider for his retirement fund.

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Why these Neil Woodford dividend stocks could beat the market in 2018

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Roland Head highlights two Woodford stocks he believes could outperform this year.

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What Carillion plc liquidation means for shareholders

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Is there any hope of cash for Carillion plc (LON:CLLN) shareholders?

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Two 6% dividend stocks I’d buy and forget today

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Could these battered dividend heavyweights help you retire early?

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Why I’d ditch Rolls-Royce Holding plc to buy this high-growth dividend stock

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Roland Head highlights a dividend growth stock that could put Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) to shame.

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Should I pile into GKN plc, up 25% today?

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GKN plc (LON:GKN) should be worth more, believes Roland Head, and today's news supports that view.

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One Neil Woodford mid-cap growth stock I’d ditch today

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Roland Head takes a closer look at one of Neil Woodford's top performers and highlights his concerns.

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2 unloved dividend stocks you might regret not buying

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Roland Head explains why these out-of-favour FTSE 250 firms could bounce back in 2018.

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2 ‘secret’ small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy for 2018

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Roland Head highlights two small-cap stocks he believes could soar in 2018.

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One super growth stock I’d buy before IQE plc

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Roland Head explains his target price for IQE plc (LON:IQE) and reviews another top performer.

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This FTSE 100 double-bagger isn’t the only stock I’d buy on the dips

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Roland Head takes a look at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth star and a smaller alternative.

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Morrisons isn’t the only dividend stock I’d hold for the next decade

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Roland Head looks at the latest numbers from Morrisons and explains why he's a fan.

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Why I’ve bought this small-cap growth stock for 2018

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Roland Head looks at a recent addition to his portfolio, plus one other potential investment choice.

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Should I sell falling knife McBride plc after today’s 15% slide?

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Roland Head reviews his stock holding following today's profit warning from McBride plc (LON:MCB).

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2 multi-bagging growth stocks I’d hold onto for 2018

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Roland Head highlights two small-cap growth stocks that could reward patient investors.

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