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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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Are these insurers a safe haven in troubled markets?

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Roland Head puts two high-yielding insurance stocks under the microscope.

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J Sainsbury plc and SSE plc: 2 buy-and-forget dividend stocks for difficult times

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and SSE plc (LON:SSE). How safe are these…

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Why these FTSE 250 stocks could deliver significant gains in 2017

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Roland Head takes a look at two FTSE 250 stocks with serious growth potential.

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Why I haven’t touched my portfolio ahead of the US election

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Roland Head explains why he's not sold anything ahead of today's election.

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These cash-rich oil stocks could be a life-changing buy

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Roland Head takes a look at oilers Bowleven plc (LON:BLVN), Exillon Energy plc (LON:EXI) and Serica Energy plc (LON:SQZ) that…

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Is 50%+ earnings growth sustainable at these hot stocks?

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Are these growth stocks already priced for success, or is there more to come?

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Are these market-beating FTSE stocks still a buy after today’s updates?

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Roland Head considers the latest updates from two £1bn+ companies with a track record of beating the market.

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Why today’s 7% profit hike confirms my buy rating on HSBC Holdings plc

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Should you top up with HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) after today's third-quarter results?

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Should you grab these Brexit bargains before they bounce back?

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Many UK-focused stocks are out of favour and look cheap. Is this a buying opportunity?

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This investing technique helps me turn losers into big winners

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A badly-timed stock purchase doesn't have to end up as a lossmaking investment.

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Should you lock in this 8% dividend yield before it’s too late?

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Roland Head explains why two of the highest yields on the market could be quite safe.

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After a 50% gain in 2016, can WM Morrison Supermarkets plc keep rising?

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Roland Head explains why he's holding onto his shares of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW).

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Should you buy Anglo Pacific Group plc or BHP Billiton plc after profit upgrades?

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What can investors in BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) and Anglo Pacific Group plc (LON:APF) expect next year?

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Are these best-of-British stocks a buy amid Brexit uncertainty?

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A pub chain and a housebuilder are perhaps the most British of businesses. But should you buy?

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Have Barclays plc and Standard Chartered plc turned a corner after Q3 results?

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Roland Head compares notes on Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and Standard Chartered plc (LON:STAN) and asks if either bank is a…

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Is now the time to buy Moneysupermarket.Com Group plc ahead of a “record year”?

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Can star performer Moneysupermarket.com Group plc (LON:MONY) continue to grow, or is it time for shareholders to take profits?

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Could these global firms provide Brexit protection for your portfolio?

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Roland Head reviews two global service businesses with a strong growth outlook.

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These 2 mid-cap gold miners could have further to go

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Is too late to buy into resurgent gold mining stocks? Roland Head thinks not.

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Surging cash pile is set to boost this 5% yield

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Cash is flowing freely at these chemical groups. Is now the time to buy?

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Will Tullow Oil plc and Enquest plc be forced to ask shareholders for fresh cash?

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As the price of oil rises, do investors still need to worry about high debt levels at Tullow Oil plc…

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Are these telecoms stocks heading for a fall?

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Why have shares in these large telecoms groups fallen this year, despite improving results?

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Why I’m steering clear of the high street after today’s results

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Roland Head takes a look at the two of the high street's biggest names. Is now a good time to…

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Could this alternative bank deliver bumper profits for your portfolio?

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Investing in banks doesn't have to be painful. Roland Head profiles two profitable banks with attractive yields.

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Are these stocks too good to miss, or too expensive to buy?

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Can so-called bond proxy stocks provide market-beating returns for your portfolio?

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Is Sirius Minerals plc’s deal with Australian mining legend a buy signal?

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Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) has announced a $300m financing agreement. Is it a good deal for shareholders?

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Do these overlooked income stocks offer unbeatable value?

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These two companies have a track record of double-digit earnings growth. Are they worth buying?

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Are these overlooked FTSE 250 firms the next big winners?

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Is it time to switch out of big cap stocks and into the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)?

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Are diamonds an investor’s best friend?

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Should value and growth investors be targeting mid-cap diamond miners? Roland Head takes a closer look.

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Are these 2 mid-caps a bargain buy after recent news?

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Roland Head digs into the figures behind two of today's most eagerly-awaited trading updates.

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Two small cap stocks with unmissable dividend yields?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at two small-cap stocks with unusually high yields.

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Are these the best stocks money can buy?

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These two very different stocks could deliver powerful returns for investors.

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Is it too late to buy mining giants Glencore plc and Rio Tinto plc?

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Don't make this classic valuation error when considering Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) and Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO).

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Can these property stocks provide you with a Brexit-proof income?

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Can commercial property provide a stable long-term income despite Brexit risks? Roland Head looks at two top contenders.

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Are these big engineers a buy after today’s profit warnings?

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Are these struggling FTSE 250 names on the cusp of a recovery, or is there worse to come?

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Are these growth stocks still a buy after today’s news?

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These two companies operate in the same sector but only one is worth buying, says Roland Head.

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Are these 5% yields still safe after today’s news?

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These two mid-cap stocks boast generous yields and are UK-focused businesses. Is now the time to invest?

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Is Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc now the ultimate contrarian buy?

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Is it time to take a fresh look at Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) or are the bank's…

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Are these North Sea firms the best buys in the oil sector?

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Roland Head explains why these small-cap oil stocks could deliver big gains for patient investors.

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Should you ditch airline stocks after today’s warning?

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Should you ignore falling profits and buy into these airlines' strong operational growth?

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2 top dividend stocks you may be missing

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New figures show that UK dividends beat expectations during Q3. But performance was strongest in the mid-cap sector. Roland Head…

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