What enormous fun it must be to be Warren Buffett, the acclaimed American investor, billionaire, and philanthropist. The ‘Oracle of Omaha’ has spent his whole life doing what he loves, while amassing a $131.7bn personal fortune. Buffett turns 94 on 30 August, but is remarkably spry for his age. However, ...
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Putting money into shares is one way to earn passive income that millions of people are using successfully. I like the approach because it means that I can benefit from the hard work of thousands of employees in companies with proven business models. Cutting my cloth That can be a lucrative passive income ...
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With the Diageo (LSE: DGE) share price trending down, the company announced Friday (3 May) that Nik Jhangiani will become chief financial officer (CFO) in the autumn. Can Jhangiani help to reverse the fortunes of the ailing premium alcoholic drinks business? It’s possible. He’ll be part of the top team ...
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I think right now is a great time to be looking at dividend stocks. As I see it, there are some quality businesses with shares trading at unusually low prices at the moment. Even the best companies can be hit by temporary or short-term difficulties. And I think this is happening at the moment with both ...
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As an investor, the idea of long-term share price gain appeals to me. Along the way, though, I would be more than happy to pick up some passive income in the form of dividends. One FTSE share I have been eyeing as a potential buy for my ISA has fallen 13% in the past five years. That is not exactly the ...
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Despite the FTSE 100 reaching record levels, I think there are still passive income opportunities in UK shares. And one that stands out at the moment is alcohol company Diageo (LSE:DGE). With 37 years of consecutive increases, the company’s a Dividend Aristocrat. And with the share price close to a 52-week ...
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“Our favourite holding period is forever.” So says the great Warren Buffett, and who are we to argue! While the practicalities of buying and owning shares in a quality company without ever selling comes with some caveats, it remains a good rule of thumb to aim for. Here are the stocks that five of our ...
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Whether investing for growth or passive income, putting all your capital in a handful of stocks is a high-risk strategy. Even the sturdiest of FTSE 100 stocks can endure bumps in the road that lead to disappointing shareholder returns. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is famous for not diversifying ...
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I’ve had a lot of success buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks over the last year, but not all of my picks have been winners. Two companies have done notably poorly but I can’t really complain. I knew they were struggling when I bought them. My plan was to take advantage of their falling share prices to bag ...
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Earning passive income from investments can be terrific. And there are lots of different assets that can provide this, including bonds, preferred shares, and dividend stocks. What’s best for someone approaching retirement age in the next decade may well be different from what suits someone just starting ...
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The Diageo (LSE:DGE) share price has been trading below £30 since dropping below the key price level in November last year. The situation mimics similar movements in 2019, when the price remained above £30 briefly before falling below it. The shares then struggled to break back above £30 until April ...
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With the 2024/25 tax year arriving on 6 April, UK investors have a whole new set of tax allowances. Hence, I’ve been reviewing FTSE shares that my wife and I might add to our family portfolio. Global value shares look tempting When I look at US stocks, I see highly priced companies trading at record ...
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Some extra money coming in each month could be helpful. But earning a second income does not have to mean taking on a second job. An alternative approach is benefitting from the hard work of millions of other people by purchasing shares in large, successful companies that seem likely to pay out dividends ...
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As dividend growth investors know, earning passive income isn’t just about how much a stock pays out today. It’s about what future distributions look like and how durable they’re going to be. Right now, shares in Diageo (LSE:DGE) come with a 2.77% dividend yield. With interest rates at 5.25%, that’s ...
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The 2023/24 ISA deadline is 5 April. This is the last day to contribute to an ISA for the current tax year. At this time of year – with the deadline only days away – there are several moves that can pay off. With that in mind, here’s what I’m doing now. Capitalising on the £20k allowance To be able to ...
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When looking for attractive stock options, different features can catch my eye. One is a potentially undervalued firm. This might be the case if it has recently hit 52-week lows. Another feature is if any prominent investor has already purchased the stock — for example, legendary investor Warren Buffett. ...
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