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For me, 2020 was a huge market bubble. But will 2021 be a crash year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite Covid-19, some asset prices soared globally in 2020. But is this a market bubble, will it burst painfully next…

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8% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2021 and hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I reckon this UK share (plus another UK blue-chip and a New York-quoted powerhouse) could make investors much richer during…

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How I’d find must-own cheap shares in the new bull market

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares for the new bull market could be a profitable move, in my view. Here’s how I’d go…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to make a £20,000 passive income from dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares on a regular basis could lead to a passive income that improves an investor’s long-term…

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A FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy in 2021

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The battle against Covid-19 continues. Zaven Boyrazian analyses a FTSE 100 growth stock perfectly positioned to help control or even…

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Forget the Barclays share price! I’d buy other cheap UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

The Barclays share price looks mighty cheap right now. But it is worth the risks? Royston Wild explains why he'd…

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Investing: these were my top-performing shares in 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 index is down for 2020, Edward Sheldon's stock portfolio is up. Here's a look at his…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’d buy other UK shares in my ISA to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price may be cheap. But it's a low-cost FTSE 100 share for good reason. Here's why I'd…

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Here are my top 5 stocks heading into 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The end of the year is a good time to review investment portfolios. Here, Edward Sheldon reveals his five largest…

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Will the Barclays share price return to 230p in 2021?

| Roland Head

Barclays' share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2020. Roland Head asks if shareholders can expect a stronger performance…

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Passive income: how I’m investing in 2021 and beyond to help fund my retirement

| James J. McCombie

Building a passive income stream does take time and effort. The payoff -- getting income without lifting a finger --…

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What is a cheap share? Here’s the way I reckon Warren Buffett decides

| Kevin Godbold

The lowest share prices may not represent the greatest bargains, and here’s how I reckon Warren Buffett decides what make…

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Here’s why I think Petrofac shares could be worth buying in 2021

| Tom Chen

As the oil industry is expected to partly recover in 2021, I think Petrofac shares could be worth buying right…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for 2021 in my Stocks and Shares ISA to treble my money!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 trebled in value in the decade following the 2008 banking crisis. I reckon these top UK shares…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £5 per day to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

Achieving financial freedom via a passive income may be a more achievable goal than many investors realise, in my opinion.

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2 of my favourite UK shares to buy for 2021. Could they TREBLE in value during the new bull market?

| Royston Wild

I think these two UK shares could make Stocks and Shares ISA investors wealthier in the 2020s. I actually own…

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Why I believe this neglected tip from Warren Buffett really could make me rich

| Kevin Godbold

I’m guilty of letting Warren Buffett’s sayings wash over me without really thinking about them anymore. But this neglected tip…

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This FTSE 100 stock doubled in value in 2020. I’m thinking of buying it for 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathans Smith reviews the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as one of his top FTSE 100 stock picks for 2021 after…

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How to make passive income from dividends in 2021

| Paul Summers

Looking to generate a passive income stream in 2021? Paul Summers explains how it's possible to make money from shares…

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Blue Whale Growth: my top fund for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Blue Whale Growth fund has outperformed both Fundsmith And Lindsell Train Global Equity in recent years. Edward Sheldon lists it…

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How I plan to invest like Terry Smith and Nick Train in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith and Nick Train are two of the UK’s best investors. Over the last five years, they've delivered returns…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying high-quality shares at low prices after a stock market crash could lead to higher returns…

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I bought these cheap UK shares for my ISA in 2020! This is why

| Royston Wild

I bought these top UK shares in 2020 despite the murky economic outlook. I reckon they could make me a…

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Forget Bitcoin, buy-to-let and Cash ISAs! I plan to get rich with UK shares

| Royston Wild

Why invest your hard-earned cash in high-risk or low-return assets. Here's why I'll keep buying UK shares for my Stocks…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice to get rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

When it comes to investing for the long term to build wealth, I'd much rather follow Warren Buffett's advice than…

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Here are the FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d aim to buy and hold for decades

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I’d put all these FTSE 100 dividend shares on a watch list, follow the news they issue, and…

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I’d buy these UK dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

Investing in UK dividend shares can be a great way to increase one's income especially when they're owned inside a…

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Cheap UK shares for 2021! I’d buy these top stocks and hold them to 2030

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap UK shares could deliver titanic shareholder returns over the next decade. This is why I'd buy…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: here’s my forecast for 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith sees the Rolls-Royce share price moving higher in 2021, thanks to financial controls and improved risk sentiment in…

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I think these are some of the best shares to buy for 2021

| Matthew Dumigan

As we approach the end of 2020, here’s a look at the stocks that I think are the best shares…

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How I’d invest £25k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he'd invest £25k today to build a £1m portfolio. He includes examples of the shares he'd…

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Why I’d buy investment trusts and shares like these to retire on a rising passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I’d aim to passively invest my way to a passive income in retirement with minimum effort and maximum…

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3 top-performing FTSE 350 shares of 2020. Are they worth buying in 2021?

| Andy Ross

Will these FTSE 350 shares that have done very well during the pandemic also be able to reward shareholders next…

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Top stocks for 2021: is this the best cheap UK share to buy for these uncertain times?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to protect my wealth in what could be a tough 2021. I think this UK share could actually…

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FTSE 100 shares: I think buying cheap UK shares in my ISA in 2021 could DOUBLE my money!

| Royston Wild

I don't care about the uncertain economic environment. I'll keep buying UK shares from the FTSE 100 in my ISA…

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How a stock market recovery could boost my chances of making a million

| Peter Stephens

A stock market recovery could mean improving investor sentiment and stronger economic conditions, in my view. This may make it…

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Investing isn’t gambling! Here’s why I’d start buying shares in 2021

| Roland Head

Buying shares doesn't have to be risky, says Roland Head. He explains why stock market investing could help you retire…

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Where I’ll be saving and investing my money in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Those in the UK with money to save and invest face no shortage of options in 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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3 ‘monster’ growth stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some really exciting growth stocks. Here are three high-growth stocks Edward Sheldon likes…

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Forget investing in gold! I’d do this to start making a million with shares in 2021

| Kevin Godbold

How I’d use this powerful triangle of factors to pick stocks and power my portfolio to start making a million…

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