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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s 2020 annual letter

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith Equity beat the FTSE 100 index by about 30%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some takeaways from…

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Coronavirus: England set for £800-£6,400 house party fines

| Sean LaPointe

We take a look at England's new £800-£6,400 fines for those found breaking coronavirus rules by attending illegal house parties.

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With £3,000 to invest in the stock market rally, I think these UK small-cap shares will keep rising in 2021

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at 3 small-cap shares that had an excellent 2020. He thinks there could be…

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4 reasons why I think The Hut Group share price could rise

| Nadia Yaqub

The Hut Group share price has risen since its IPO. But I think this stock has further to go and…

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These are 2 of my favourite UK renewable energy shares

| Nadia Yaqub

What’s the big deal about UK renewable energy shares? Nadia Yaqub investigates this further and highlights two stocks she likes.

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High dividend stocks: why I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares yielding up to 8%

| G A Chester

G A Chester highlights three high dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 whose earnings come from relatively predictable industries.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the 2021 stock market rally

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out 3 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could thrive in 2021 as coronavirus restrictions are lifted and…

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Should I buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks with yields above 5%?

| Kevin Godbold

One decent investment strategy involves buying shares to harvest their dividend yields, but the sustainability of dividend payments is key…

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With lockdown savings to invest, I’d buy the best UK shares for my ISA

| Paul Summers

There haven't been many upsides to the pandemic but saving some cash has been one of them. Paul Summers is…

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4 things I think investors should know about the Saga share price

| Nadia Yaqub

The Saga share price has been hit hard, but does this mean it’s a bargain stock now? Nadia Yaqub investigates…

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Is the Kier share price too cheap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Kier share price looks cheap. But the company has made so many mistakes over the past few years, I…

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Stock market recovery: is it too late to find cheap shares to buy right now?

| Peter Stephens

I think it is still possible to find cheap shares to buy even after the stock market recovery. However, diversification…

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Personal Finance

OEIC funds explained

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

We explain everything you need to know about OEIC funds to help you decide if they would make a good…

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How I’d invest £10k in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

How would I invest £10k in 2021? Knowing what I know now, I'd approach my first investments very differently to…

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7.7% dividend yields! A cheap UK share from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in an ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to get rich with FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here's a top UK share I think could make me…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today and 1 I’d avoid

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'd buy this FTSE 100 stock based on its growth potential and rising profits, but I'd also avoid its blue-chip…

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How I’d aim to make a 100% return investing in FTSE 100 shares

| Peter Stephens

Doubling an investment in FTSE 100 shares is unlikely to be an easy task. However, a long-term view and a…

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3 ways I reduce my risk when investing in shares

| Alan Oscroft

Does the 2020 stock market crash mean investing in shares is now risky? I think the long-term risk is minimal,…

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Why I’d use the Warren Buffett method when investing money in UK shares

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s method does not guarantee success. However, it could lead to higher returns in the long run, in…

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The Royal Mail share price: what’s next for the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Royal Mail share price has outperformed the market over the past 12 months. I think the stock could continue…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to retire on a passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he plans to use FTSE 100 dividend stocks to provide a reliable retirement income. These two…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares within an ISA to retire comfortably

| Kevin Godbold

We’ve all heard of the ‘miracle’ of compounded gains. And here's how I'd invest £500 a month in a Stock…

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5% dividend yields! A cheap UK share I’d buy for a bumpy economic recovery

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks to gold miner for rich dividends -- even if the global economic recovery stalls.

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares in my ISA and ignoring Cash ISAs and buy-to-let!

| Royston Wild

I don't care about buy-to-let or Cash ISAs! Here's why I plan to get rich buying cheap UK shares in…

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Cineworld’s share price is falling again! I’d rather buy these 2 UK shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

You can keep the Cineworld share price as far as I'm concerned. I'm much more interested in buying these UK…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in 2021 to try and make a million

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he'd follow Warren Buffett's advice to make a million using a simple and cheap strategy, boosted…

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Personal Finance

How does a franchise work?

| Sean LaPointe

An overview of the basics of how a franchise works in the UK, the pros and cons, the type investment…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in an ISA to beat the FTSE 100 in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the lockdown winners he'd buy to beat the FTSE 100 in 2021 as they build on 2020…

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I’d drip-feed £500 a month into the best shares in this stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in the best shares on a regular basis could lead to high returns as a long-term stock market…

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UK renewable energy stocks: 3 shares I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

I believe these renewable energy stocks could be some of the best assets to own to play the booming green…

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I think the BP share price could crush the FTSE 100 this year

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price has underperformed the FTSE 100 in the past, but I think this could be about to…

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 per month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon 2021 could be a great year to kick off a long-term Stocks and Shares ISA. But what would…

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Here’s why I’ll be investing in shares for the rest of my life

| Alan Oscroft

The 2020 stock market crash might have made investing in shares look like a bad idea. But, for me, it's…

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£3k to invest? 4 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| Royston Wild

I've been looking for top UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are several stocks I'd buy for…

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7 UK shares I’m considering for my portfolio as vaccines roll out

| Kevin Godbold

The prospect of a pronounced economic recovery makes sense of the strength we’ve been seeing in many UK share prices…

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3 of the best shares I’d buy now in an ISA to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

These three companies could offer a generous passive income in 2021 and beyond. They could be among the best income…

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Personal Finance

Can I be made to take holiday while on furlough?

| Sean LaPointe

We take a look at everything you need to know about your holiday rights while on furlough, including whether your…

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£10k to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to get rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

I believe the Warren Buffett investing style could be the most lucrative strategy to follow when investing a large lump…

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How I’d unearth top share picks to buy today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying today’s top share picks could produce high returns in the long run. They may even increase an investor’s potential…

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5% dividend yields! 2 UK income shares I’d buy in an ISA and hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

Looking for big dividend stocks to buy for 2021? Here are three UK shares I reckon will deliver good shareholder…

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