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Formerly The Motley Fool UK. Independent UK investment experts. Stock market insights, research and ideas to help you invest with confidence and build long-term

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Some Tesla retail investors have been trying to catch the proverbial ‘falling knife’ with the stock. Tesla's stock fell sharply in the recent month. Investors who thought they were picking up a bargain then were engaging in a challenging investment activity.... Link in comments
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“£10,000 invested in Tesla stock a fortnight ago is now worth…” [VIDEO]

“£10,000 invested in Tesla stock a fortnight ago is now worth…” [VIDEO]

VIDEO: some retail investors have been trying to catch the proverbial ‘falling knife’ with Tesla's stock.

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“If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares just 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now” Our writer considers whether Santander shares still look good after a strong period for the global Spanish bank. fool.co.uk/2024/11/25/if-id-… #DividendShares #InvestingArticles via @TheMotleyFoolUK
"If I'd put £5,000 into Santander shares just 2 years ago, here's what I'd have now"

"If I'd put £5,000 into Santander shares just 2 years ago, here's what I'd have now"

Our writer considers whether he thinks Santander shares still look good value after a strong period for the global Spanish bank.

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True. And if you had invested £5,000 into Bitcoin in March 2022 and held it until December 2022, your investment would have been worth approximately £1,915 at the end of 2022.
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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is now worth… Greggs shares have outdone the average returns of the FTSE 250 in the past two years! So how much money have shareholders made?fool.co.uk/2024/12/30/5000-i… #DividendShares #InvestingArticles via @TheMotleyFoolUK
£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

Greggs shares have outdone the average returns of the FTSE 250 in the past two years! So how much money have shareholders made?

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Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? Check this... fool.co.uk/2024/11/29/2k-in-… #InvestingArticles #InvestingForBeginners via @TheMotleyFoolUK
£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his money would be going.

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After plunging nearly 40%, I’m considering buying this bargain FTSE 100 stock. Paul Summers has been running the rule over one of the year’s biggest FTSE 100 losers. fool.co.uk/2024/11/26/after-… #GrowthShares #InvestingArticles #ValueShares via @TheMotleyFoolUK
After plunging nearly 40%, I'm considering buying this bargain FTSE 100 stock

After plunging nearly 40%, I'm considering buying this bargain FTSE 100 stock

Paul Summers has been running the rule over one of the year's biggest FTSE 100 losers. Is a screamingly cheap valuation enough to get this Fool to buy the shares?

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Lloyds shares have sunk after a legal ruling that’s triggered fears the bank could face huge motor finance compensation costs. fool.co.uk/2024/10/28/lloyds… #DividendShares #InvestingArticles #FTSE #StockMarkets #stockupdate via @TheMotleyFoolUK
Lloyds shares just fell 9%. Is it time to buy?

Lloyds shares just fell 9%. Is it time to buy?

Lloyds shares have sunk after a legal ruling that's triggered fears the bank could face huge motor finance compensation costs.

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Oh hey, Jose. TY for taking time to share your thoughts—I appreciate your feedback and tactical use of emojis. Click-worthy headlines are important, but delivering substance is top priority. Your input helps us do both better. If there’s a particular aspect you found lacking HMU.
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If I’d invested £5,000 in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now fool.co.uk/2024/11/11/if-id-… #InvestingArticles #InvestingForBeginners via @TheMotleyFoolUK

If I’d invested £5,000 in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the S&P 500 index's performance over the last five years. Has an index fund been a good investment?

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Is a global index fund all I need for my ISA and SIPP? Edward Sheldon believes it’s worth adding high-quality individual stocks to an ISA or pension to hedge risks... fool.co.uk/2024/11/03/is-a-g… #InvestingArticles #InvestingForBeginners via @TheMotleyFoolUK
Is a global index fund all I need for my ISA and SIPP?

Is a global index fund all I need for my ISA and SIPP?

Edward Sheldon believes it’s worth adding high-quality individual stocks to an ISA or pension to hedge risks and try to capture greater returns.

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Many look to the S&P 500 as a benchmark against which to measure global market, but these FTSE stocks often outpace it. fool.co.uk/2024/10/28/beatin… #InvestingArticles #ValueShares via @TheMotleyFoolUK
Beating the S&P 500! 4 FTSE shares that consistently outperform the index

Beating the S&P 500! 4 FTSE shares that consistently outperform the index

Many look to the S&P 500 as a benchmark against which to measure global market performance, but these FTSE stocks often outpace it.

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Happy Fool Friday my fellow investors. Top article of the week: With dividends yields near 10%, I think Legal & General's one of the FTSE 100's greatest income shares to consider right now. Here’s why. fool.co.uk/2024/10/20/10000-… #Charticle #InvestingArticles via @TheMotleyFoolUK
£10,000 of Legal & General shares could net me a £623 monthly passive income!

£10,000 of Legal & General shares could net me a £623 monthly passive income!

With dividends yields near 10%, I think Legal & General's one of the FTSE 100's greatest income shares to consider right now. Here's why.

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'Strive for perfection in everything you do.' The classic motto of Rolls-Royce. But how does it stand up to investors? Rolls-Royce share price has risen about 700% over the last two years. Where to next? fool.co.uk/2024/10/13/here-a… #GrowthShares #investing via @TheMotleyFoolUK
Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce

Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen about 700% over the last two years. Here’s where City analysts expect it to go next.

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With the UK Summit well underway many are looking to the future of investing. This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of the FTSE 250, highlighting performance had he invested £20,000 at the start of 2024... fool.co.uk/2024/10/07/if-id-… #uk via @TheMotleyFoolUK
If I’d put £20,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

If I’d put £20,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of the FTSE 250 and highlights a quality stock from the mid-cap index.

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Welcome to your Motley Monday digest as we dive further into Passive Income Strategies. Dr James Fox is aiming for more than £63k of annual passive income. His strategy... fool.co.uk/2024/10/01/heres-… #InvestingArticles #InvestingForBeginners via @TheMotleyFoolUK
Here's how I'd invest £200 a month and aim for £63,200 of annual passive income

Here's how I'd invest £200 a month and aim for £63,200 of annual passive income

Dr James Fox is aiming for more than £63k of annual passive income. His strategy involves a mix of growth and income-focused investments over 40 years.

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From your investment experience, can you relate? #StockMarket
In investing, there is nothing quite so painful as selling a major winner far too soon.

ALT In investing, there is nothing quite so painful as selling a major winner far too soon.

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Happy Foolish Friday. For your consideration in these last days of September: 3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income fool.co.uk/2024/09/23/3-step… #DividendShares #InvestingArticles via @TheMotleyFoolUK

3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income

With these three steps, out writer reckons he could earn a second income of over £5,000 annually in future by investing a £20k ISA now.

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Investing myth: dividends are free money. Dividends are a transfer of money from the share price to the dividend payout. (1/4)
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Most of the time, the dividend is small relative to the daily share price movement, so that adjustment is lost in the noise. This is where the illusion of ‘free money’ might come from. (3/4)
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Consideration: Invest $15,000 in This Dividend Stock for $108.26 in Monthly Passive Income (4/4) fool.ca/2024/09/13/invest-15…

Invest $15,000 in This Dividend Stock for $108.26 in Monthly Passive Income

Monthly passive income stocks can give you far more than annual returns, but dividend income that can be reinvested time and again.

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