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Prediction: I think £1,000 invested in this UK stock could double by 2030

14 hours ago | fool.co.uk | Jon Smith

Just because I’m a long-term investor, it doesn’t mean that I’m not looking for UK stocks that could give me explosive returns in the coming years. I want to own shares that could double in value, but I’m not expecting it to happen in a week. Below is one idea that I think has the potential to rally sustainably going forward. The first is Alpha Group International (LSE:ALPH). The FTSE 250 stock is up 28% over the last year. Over the past five years, it’s up 244%.
£1k invested in the FTSE 100 on ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

16 hours ago | fool.co.uk | Jon Smith

2 April was dubbed a ‘Liberation Day’ by the US administration. On that day, President Trump announced a wide range of tariffs to be imposed on nations around the world. The FTSE 100, along with other global financial markets, fell in the immediate aftermath. The volatility in the weeks since has been high. But if an investor had bought an index tracker on the day, here’s how it would currently look.
Yikes! This could be the most undervalued growth stock in the FTSE 100

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Jon Smith

The market volatility over the past month has meant many investors have been focusing on surviving rather than thriving. Yet the bank holiday period has provided me with some time to look at things more objectively. When filtering for growth stocks, there’s one that has suddenly caught my eye. I’m referring to JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD). The stock has fallen 37% over the past year due to several factors.
Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Edward Sheldon

Shares have been volatile recently. This year, many stocks are down 10%+. Is there the possibility of a major stock market crash from here? Well, I don’t think we can rule one out, because right now, there’s a new risk emerging. At the moment, most investors are focusing on two main issues – tariffs and the possibility of a US/global recession. These are both legitimate concerns and they justify the recent market weakness.
This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Charlie Carman

Diversification is a crucial consideration for passive income investors. Since companies can cut or halt dividend payments at any moment, it’s important not to have all your eggs in one basket. There’s no magic rule about the minimum number of dividend stocks required for a diversified portfolio. However, 10 shares or more is a good starting point. At this level of variety, there’s reduced exposure to the specific risks associated with any single company.
3 types of UK stocks that could help protect an investment portfolio in a recession

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Edward Sheldon

Right now, there’s an enormous amount of economic uncertainty and a lot of talk about a potential recession. As a result, the stock market is exhibiting high levels of volatility. Looking for portfolio protection? Here are three categories of UK stocks to consider. In a recession, supermarket stocks often outperform. It’s easy to see why – people still need to eat during economic weakness so these stocks are ‘defensive’ in nature.
An 11% yield? Here's the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Jon Smith

Over the past five years, I imagine many income investors will have encountered the Foresight Solar Fund (LSE:FSFL). Incredibly, the dividend yield has never materially fallen below 6%, currently sitting at a very respectable 9.84%. But based on dividend forecasts, things could get even better in the next couple of years. The UK-listed investment trust allocates money to solar energy and battery storage assets. The portfolio includes 58 solar farms across the UK, Spain, and Australia.
340p? A top bank has just put out a new forecast for the Barclays share price

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Jon Smith

Top banks and other research firms regularly have analysts put out their stock forecasts for companies in the FTSE 100. Even though these shouldn’t be taken as gospel, they can provide a good barometer for what the experts are thinking. So when I saw an updated forecast for the Barclays (LSE:BARC) share price, it caught my eye. Goldman Sachs analyst Chris Hallam issued the buy recommendation. He has set a target price for the coming year of 340p. For comparison, the share price is currently 277p.
This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Edward Sheldon

The share price of sustainable investment firm Impax Asset Management (LSE: IPX) has taken a big hit recently. As a result, the stock now sports a dividend yield of around 20%. Is this an amazing opportunity for income hunters? Or are we looking at a classic ‘yield trap’? Let’s discuss. A few years ago, I was quite bullish on Impax shares. At the time, interest in sustainable investment strategies was booming and this niche asset manager was having a lot of success. Its share price was flying too.
£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago is now worth…

1 day ago | fool.co.uk | Edward Sheldon

The FTSE 100 index doesn’t tend to deliver huge returns for investors. Compared to other major stock market indexes such as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100, returns are often a little underwhelming. However, the Footsie’s returns over the last five years may surprise you. Here’s a look at how much £10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 tracker fund five years ago would be worth today. There are lots of different FTSE 100 tracker funds on the market today.