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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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Does British American Tobacco plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) fit the bill?

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The Hidden Nasty In Direct Line Insurance Group PLC’s Latest Results

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Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LON:DLG) issued strong-sounding 2013 results, but one Fool believes that several problems may show themselves…

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Does Prudential plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does Prudential plc (LON:PRU) fit the bill?

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3 Buffett Value Measures That Make Barclays PLC A Buy

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Forget PR problems and bonus scandals -- Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) looks seriously cheap at the moment, says Roland Head.

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Does Aviva plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Aviva plc (LON:AV) has made strong progress this year, but now faces flood losses.

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Is HSBC Holdings plc A Buy Or Sell After Yesterday’s Results?

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HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) published its 2013 results yesterday. Were they disappointing, or was the bank a victim of unrealistic…

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Should You Put Your Verizon Cash Back Into Vodafone Group plc?

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Could Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) could be the best home for shareholders' Verizon Wireless payouts?

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This Is Why Banco Santander SA Is On My Buy List

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There's a lot to like about Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) in addition to its 9% dividend yield, says Roland Head.

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The Hidden Nasty In BAE Systems plc’s Latest Results

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BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) may have problems replacing lost US orders.

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Does Direct Line Insurance Group PLC Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Can Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LON:DLG) beat the floods and deliver bumper 2013 results? Roland Head has his doubts.

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: SolGold plc, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd And Pan African Resources plc

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) edged higher last week.

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The Hidden Nasty In J Sainsbury plc’s Latest Results

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J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) may have delivered long-term sales growth, but there's one problem outgoing CEO Justin King hasn't solved.

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This Is Why I Might Sell National Grid plc Today

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National Grid plc (LON:NG) looks overpriced and vulnerable to the uncertainty surrounding UK energy policy.

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The Hidden Nasty In Standard Chartered PLC’s Latest Results

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Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) was the darling of the UK banking sector during the financial crisis...

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Does Severn Trent Plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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2013 bid target Severn Trent Plc (LON:SVT) continues to trade at a premium to its peers. Roland Head asks whether…

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Does Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Roland Head asks whether shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON:RR) are now a buy, after this week's big sell-off?

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: Petropavlovsk PLC, African Barrick Gold PLC And Fresnillo Plc

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) delivered strong gains last week, while investors also bet…

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Should Centrica PLC And SSE PLC Shareholders Prepare For A Dividend Cut?

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Roland Head explains why Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) and SSE PLC (LON:SSE) could both be forced to cut their dividends over…

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Does Imperial Tobacco Group plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Roland Head asks whether income favourite Imperial Tobacco Group plc (LON:IMT) looks cheap in today's market.

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Does SABMiller plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Brewing giant SABMiller plc (LON:SAB) offers exposure to global markets and sells a product that won't go out of fashion…

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The Hidden Nasty In Royal Mail PLC’s Latest Results

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Roland Head takes a closer look at the latest figures from Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) -- and uncovers a worrying…

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Does Standard Chartered PLC Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) has been battered by the emerging market slowdown. Are the bank's shares now a contrarian buy?

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Does Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) looks cheap and its 5.2% yield is appealing, but is this enough to justify the…

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Does The FTSE Pass My Triple Yield Investment Test?

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Is the FTSE 100 (LON:UKX) still a buy in today's market? Roland Head puts the index to the test.

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Does Legal & General Group Plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Roland Head rates Legal & General Group Plc (LON:LGEN) as one of the best income stocks in the financial sector,…

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The Hidden Nasty In HSBC Holdings plc’s Latest Results

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Investors in HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) need to understand where the bank's profits are generated.

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: Highland Gold Mining Ltd, Hochschild Mining Plc and Polyus Gold International Limited

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) followed gold higher last week, while Highland Gold Mining…

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Does BG Group plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does BG Group plc (LON:BG) fit the bill

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3 Reasons I Might Buy Royal Mail PLC Today

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The investment case for Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) just keeps on getting stronger, says Roland Head.

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Does BAE Systems plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Even after a strong performance over the last two years, BAE System plc (LON:BA) shares still look cheap, finds Roland…

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The Hidden Nasty In BT Group plc’s Latest Results

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Last week's strong third-quarter results from BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) contained a sting in the tail, says Roland Head.

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The Hidden Nasty In RSA Insurance Group plc’s Latest Results

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RSA Insurance Group plc (LON:RSA) has a new boss, but his first job might be to deliver more bad news,…

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Does ARM Holdings plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) fit the bill?

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3 Reasons I Might Sell Direct Line Insurance Group PLC Today

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Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LON:DLG) has had a good run, but Roland Head sees troubled waters ahead.

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Does Centrica PLC Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) fit the bill?

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: Centamin PLC, Highland Gold Mining Ltd and Patagonia Gold plc

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Centamin PLC (LON:CEY), Highland Gold Mining Ltd (LON:HGM) and Patagonia Gold plc (LON:PGD) underperformed the price of gold.

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Is BG Group plc Now Cheap Enough To Buy?

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BG Group plc (LON:BG) lost 15% of its value when markets opened on Monday. Are the firm's shares now a…

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Does Rio Tinto plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) fit the bill?

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Does BP plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does BP plc (LON:BP) fit the bill?

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Does Royal Dutch Shell Plc Pass My Triple Yield Test?

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Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB) fit the bill?

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