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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 FTSE 250 stocks that could deliver explosive earnings growth

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Roland Head looks at two companies making bold bets on US growth.

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Is it too late to buy these rocketing small-caps?

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Roland Head considers the latest figures from two cash-rich firms with exciting potential.

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2 ‘hot’ growth stocks you can’t afford to ignore

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Roland Head highlights two out-of-favour growth stocks with the potential to surprise the market.

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Are these bargain dividend stocks about to rebound?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at the upside potential of two battered dividend stocks.

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Two 5% dividend stocks set to beat the FTSE 250

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Roland Head looks at the upside potential of two unusual dividend plays.

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Your last chance to buy Unilever plc for under £40?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the Q1 figures from Unilever plc (LON:ULVR). Is the stock still a buy?

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One 9% dividend I’d buy, and one I’d avoid

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Roland Head highlights key differences between these two high-yielding shares.

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Is it too late to buy these Footsie turnaround stocks?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest figures from these fast-moving stocks.

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy for Brexit

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Roland Head highlights two stocks from his watch list that could profit from Brexit.

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Are these 7% dividend yields a recipe for disaster?

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Roland Head highlights some big differences between these two high yielders.

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2 value stocks that could do serious damage to your portfolio

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Are the potential rewards big enough to be worth the risk of investing in these 'time bomb' stocks?

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc now the best dividend stock in the FTSE 100?

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Roland Head explains why Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) could surprise the market and be the top income stock in…

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2 growth stocks you can’t afford to ignore any longer

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Roland Head takes a look at two mid-cap growth stocks with impressive track records.

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2 dividend champions I refuse to buy

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Roland Head explains why he's staying away from these big-name dividend stocks.

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2 quality growth stocks I’d buy and hold

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Recent strong performance and attractive fundamentals mean that further gains are likely, says Roland Head.

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Is Tesco plc heading back to 300p?

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Roland Head gives his view on the latest figures from Tesco plc (LON:TSCO).

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2 top growth stocks with unbeatable momentum

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These growth stocks have already risen by 20% or more in 2017. Are further gains likely?

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2 great stocks for low-risk investors

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Roland Head highlights two businesses with a track record of stable growth.

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Two 7% dividend stocks that could help you retire early

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Roland Head flags up two small-cap value opportunities that could deliver big gains.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £1,000 today

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Roland Head highlights two possible value buys in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Why Hurricane Energy plc still looks cheap to me

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It's still too soon to take profits on Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR), says Roland Head.

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Two 5%+ dividend stocks I expect Neil Woodford to buy for his new fund

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Roland Head discusses two stocks he believes will play a big role in Neil Woodford's new Income Focus Fund.

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Is Unilever plc still the safest dividend in the FTSE 100?

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Will changes at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) group Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) threaten the safety of its dividend?

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Why Bovis Homes Group plc is on my watch list

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Bovis Homes Group plc (LON:BVS) has a new chief executive. But it may still be too soon to buy.

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Is this as good as it gets for these battered growth stocks?

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Roland Head looks at the investment case for two small-cap growth stocks.

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Should you buy these overlooked Neil Woodford dividend stocks?

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Roland Head looks at the bull and bear cases for two of Neil Woodford's lesser-known stocks.

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2 mining stocks to help you retire early

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Roland Head suggests two miners with the potential to deliver market-beating returns.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that should be worth 50% more

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Roland Head highlights two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks that could be bargain buys.

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Is Imagination Technologies Group plc a value buy after falling 65% today?

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Apple plans to stop using chips from Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG). What's next for this struggling firm?

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Two 6% dividends that should provide an income for life

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These big-cap stocks aren't obvious choices, but could add useful diversity to an income portfolio.

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2 growth stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

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These stocks have doubled in five years. Roland Head explains why he thinks there's more to come.

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One dividend stock I’d buy — and one I’d sell today

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Roland Head highlights some big differences between two similar stocks.

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2 bargain stocks for under a fiver

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Roland Head highlights two big-cap dividend stocks with serious growth potential.

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Is Carr’s Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 20% today?

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Roland Head explains today's profit warning from Carr's Group plc (LON:CARR) and asks whether it's too soon to buy.

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These Brexit winners could make you a mint

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Roland Head highlights two stocks whose profits are rocketing thanks to the weaker pound.

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2 dividend stocks I’m buying for my ISA

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Roland Head highlights his two top ISA buys before the end of the tax year.

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2 small-cap ISA stocks that could double in 12 months

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Roland Head highlights two troubled small caps with the potential to deliver big rewards.

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Are my income giants about to cut their 6% dividends?

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Roland Head takes a critical look at two of high-yield stocks from his portfolio.

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Are these 6% dividend stocks about to explode?

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Is strong growth likely from these high-yield stocks, or is the income the only attraction?

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One FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today, and one I’d sell

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Roland Head explains why these similar-sized FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks are likely to perform very differently.

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