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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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Can this small-cap healthcare stock continue to beat big-cap rivals?

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Roland Head looks at the latest results from a fast-growing healthcare business with strong overseas growth potential.

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Are these Footsie insurance stocks a bargain for income investors?

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Insurance stocks are rebounding from the Brexit slump. But it's not too late to buy, says Roland Head.

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Is this small-cap gold miner a better buy than BHP Billiton plc after today’s results?

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Does this high-yield gold miner have more to offer income investors than BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT)?

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Is this Neil Woodford pick a better buy than Lloyds Banking Group plc?

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Is battered Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) a buy, or should investors look for global growth with this top Neil…

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2 of the best financial stocks for bold investors?

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Roland Head reviews one growth stock and one deep value play. Which should you add to your portfolio?

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Is one of these stocks the best mining buy on the market?

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Should you pay up for proven performance or take a cheap bet on future gains?

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2 investment disasters to avoid after today’s news

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Roland Head explains why he believes investors should steer clear of these troubled firms.

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Are these FTSE 100 retailers a bargain buy after today’s results?

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Roland Head looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) retailers with contrasting fortunes.

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Are these the best dividends money can buy?

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Does bigger mean better? Roland Head takes a fresh look at two dividend heavyweights.

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Are these 6% yields a buy after today’s results?

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Shares in these two firms have risen following today's results. Is now the time to buy?

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Will this global food business continue to beat Tesco plc?

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Roland Head explains why Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) may never be able to match the returns from one of its major…

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Which Footsie engineer is today’s sector best buy?

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Roland Head compares two of the top engineering stocks in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Should these overlooked dividend stars be on your buy list?

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Roland Head takes a look at two small-cap picks with serious dividend credentials.

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2 ‘must-buy’ oil stocks with huge potential?

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Roland Head highlights two North Sea oil firms with the potential to surprise investors.

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Are these FTSE 250 pub stocks top buys for income and growth?

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Two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) pub chains have delivered very different updates this morning. Is either a buy?

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Is Micro Focus International plc still a buy after $8.8bn deal?

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Can Micro Focus International plc (LON:MCRO) deliver on the promise of this giant-sized deal?

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Two small-caps that could double after today’s results?

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Are these popular small-cap stocks today's top growth buys?

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Can you afford to ignore these two FTSE 100 superstars?

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Are these top performers poised for further gains, or should FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors look elsewhere?

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Should dividend investors look abroad after today’s results?

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Should income investors avoid Brexit risks by focusing on companies that make their money abroad?

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Should you buy or sell Sirius Minerals plc after recent falls?

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Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) has risen by 170% so far this year. Is the stock now fully priced?

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Should smart investors buy Tesco plc and sell J Sainsbury plc?

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Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) is returning to its roots, while J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) is diversifying. Which will be more profitable…

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Is this oil services stock a top sector buy after today’s results?

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With results season drawing to a close, Roland Head chooses his top buy from the oil services sector.

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Is the housing market about to crash?

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A warning from a major housebuilder has spooked the market. Should you sell?

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Is this FTSE 250 dividend stock a better income buy than Unilever plc?

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Could this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) transport stock be a more profitable income buy than Unilever plc (LON:ULVR)?

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Is now the right time to buy these Neil Woodford dividend stocks?

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In the light of recent gains, Roland Head takes a fresh look at three of fund manager Neil Woodford's biggest…

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Could shares in this car dealer double in 2017?

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The automotive sector offers some tempting opportunities for investors but you need to do your research, says Roland Head.

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Is now (finally) the right time to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc?

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Roland Head looks at the pros and cons of investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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2 quality FTSE 250 stocks to buy after today’s results?

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Should you buy these cash-generating FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks?

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3 stocks with 6% yields for dividend hunters?

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Roland Head flags up three stocks with generous yields and strong finances.

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Are these today’s top growth buys?

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Are further gains on the cards for shareholders in these three mid-cap stocks?

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2 top picks from the FTSE 250 to buy after Wednesday’s news?

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Will these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stocks deliver further gains for investors after today's results?

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Are these FTSE 100 performers still a buy after today’s results?

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Roland Head analyses interim earnings from two top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks. Should you be buying?

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Which of these Neil Woodford dividend stocks should you buy today?

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Roland Head takes a look at two of star fund manager Neil Woodford's top income holdings.

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Are these stocks too cheap to ignore after today’s results?

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These three firms have released solid results today. But which of them is the best buy?

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As interest rates fall, should savers shift cash into the FTSE 100?

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Could struggling cash savers boost their income by investing in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) or is individual share-picking a better…

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3 top small-cap growth buys for today?

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Roland Head takes a look at three overlooked small-caps that could have big growth potential.

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Will this big retailer beat supermarket stocks after today’s update?

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Roland Head asks which FTSE 100 retailers offer the biggest profit potential for investors?

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Is it time to dump Royal Dutch Shell plc (+31%) and BP plc (+23%)?

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Do investors need to pay more attention to the risk of dividend cuts at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and…

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Should I top up on mining stocks after today’s results?

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Roland Head asks whether these popular FTSE 350 miners are a buy after today's results?

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Is it too late to invest in housing stocks after these results?

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Do the latest figures from three major housebuilders highlight a buying opportunity for investors?

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