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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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My FTSE 100 investing strategy for 2018

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Roland Head highlights some of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he's buying and selling this year.

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Is Debenhams plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 15% today?

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Roland Head asks if it's safe to shop at Debenhams plc (LON:DEB) after today's profit warning.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 2018

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Roland Head takes a look at two promising growth stocks from his watch list.

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Next plc isn’t the only boring FTSE 100 stock that could help you get rich in 2018

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Roland Head updates his view on Next plc (LON:NXT) after a strong set of figures from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Why I’d swap Sirius Minerals plc for turnaround stock Tullow Oil plc in 2018

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Roland Head shares his view on two of 2017's most popular stocks, Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) and Tullow Oil plc…

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Why I’d avoid McCarthy & Stone plc after 10% drop and buy this stock instead

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Roland Head explains why McCarthy & Stone plc (LON:MCS) has slumped and reveals the housebuilder he owns.

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One FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock I’d buy ahead of NMC Health plc

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Roland Head highlights director dealing at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth star NMC Health plc (LON:NMC).

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One Neil Woodford dividend stock I’d avoid and one I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at the latest Woodford stock to issue a profit warning and suggests an alternative.

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One FTSE 100 4% yielder I’d buy ahead of Carnival plc

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Roland head looks at the latest numbers from cruise ship giant Carnival plc (LON:CCL) and considers a rival firm.

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2 top recovery plays for 2018

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Roland Head highlights two potential bargain buys in the mid-cap oil and gas sector.

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Is IG Group Holdings plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 10% today?

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Roland Head explains why he believes IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) is worth a closer look.

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These unloved 8%+ yielders could help you retire a millionaire

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Roland Head highlights two overlooked high-yielders which could deliver stunning turnarounds.

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Why I’d avoid Purplebricks and buy double-bagger Persimmon instead

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Roland Head explains why he's betting on tough times for Purplebricks but would still back Persimmon.

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2 stunning small-cap growth stocks you might regret not buying

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Roland Head flags up two market-beating small-caps with the potential to deliver big growth.

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Why I’d buy Tesco plc and avoid this FTSE 250 ‘growth’ stock

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Roland Head explains why he's betting on market-beating growth from Tesco plc (LON:TSCO).

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British American Tobacco plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock you might regret not buying

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) is expected to deliver strong growth.

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Should you consider falling knife Best of the Best plc after 25% drop today?

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Roland Head explains today's profit warning from Best of the Best plc (LON:BOTB).

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Should we now pile into IDOX plc after crashing 25% today?

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Roland Head explains what's gone wrong at IDOX plc (LON:IDOX) and gives his verdict on the stock.

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

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Roland Head explains why he thinks now could be the right time to buy Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO).

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Why I’d buy double-bagger Ashtead Group plc ahead of Versarien plc

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Roland Head explains why he thinks Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) is a better growth buy than five-bagger Versarien plc (LON:VRS).

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One small-cap stock I’d consider with Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd

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Can Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd (LON:ZIOC) climb further or should you consider this potential alternative?

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One double bagger I’d sell to buy this FTSE 100 star

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Roland Head highlights a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock which may offer hidden value.

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2 dividend-growth stocks that could make you a millionaire

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Roland Head takes a fresh look at two mid-cap stocks where he sees long-term growth potential.

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One dividend dud I’d sell to buy Royal Dutch Shell plc

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Roland Head explains why Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) could be on the cusp of a return to dividend growth.

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2 famous growth stocks that may not be around much longer

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Roland Head explains why shareholders in these firms could end up losing everything.

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Why I’d buy FTSE 100 star Legal & General Group plc as profits set to hit record high

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Roland Head explains why Legal & General Group plc (LON:LGEN) is one of his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) picks.

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks that could make you brilliantly rich

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Roland Head highlights two high-yield stocks that have issued strong trading updates.

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One turnaround stock I’d buy with Provident Financial plc in December

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Roland Head updates his outlook on Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) and highlights a high-yield stock he rates as a buy.

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Is Saga plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 20% today?

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Roland Head looks at today's profit warning from Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and suggests a high-yield alternative.

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Why I’d buy this ‘secret’ turnaround stock over Boohoo.Com plc

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Roland Head explains why he'd shift Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) cash into this overlooked turnaround stock.

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2 small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next decade

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Roland Head takes a look at two under-the-radar small-caps which could have long-term growth potential.

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Why Hurricane Energy plc isn’t the only growth stock that could make you stunningly rich

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Roland Head takes a fresh look at big faller Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR) and highlights another potential opportunity.

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Why Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc is a growth bargain I’d buy today

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) could surprise investors in 2018, says Roland Head.

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2 bargain dividend stocks offering 6%+ yields

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Are these high-yield stocks cheap for a reason, or are they bargain buys?

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One 6% yielder I’d trade for Imperial Brands plc

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Roland Head takes a look at a potential value trap and revisits the investment case for Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB).

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This Neil Woodford dividend stock could help you make a million

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Roland Head flags up two UK-focused stocks that are performing strongly.

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Why I’ve turned bearish on Barclays plc

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Roland Head explains why he's dumped Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and highlights another stock on which he's bearish.

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Two hot growth stocks I’d buy and hold for another decade

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These growth stocks could look cheap in 10 years, says Roland Head.

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2 turnaround stocks I’d buy with 4%+ dividend yields

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Roland Head considers two contrarian picks from his own portfolio.

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2 Neil Woodford dividend stocks that could help you make a million

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Roland Head explains why these Neil Woodford picks could deliver attractive gains.

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