[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Have you ever considered loading a Stocks and Shares ISA with high-yield dividend shares for passive income? Millions of Britons do. I own a wide range of global dividend stocks. At the moment, I revinvest the dividends I receive to grow my portfolio. When I retire, I plan to use my cash rewards to supplement my State Pension income. But how large will my Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to generate a £3,000 second income every month? First steps The good news is I don’t have to factor any cash grabs from the…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images National Grid’s (LSE: NG) share price is trading around levels not seen since May 2024. This was when it announced a seven-for-24 rights issue, after which it fell. It fell again after the 10 June conclusion of the exchange, aimed at securing £7bn in new funding. This was a normal market reaction, given the new shares in circulation. But with a retracement now back up to the pre-rights-issue price, can there be any value left in the stock? What’s hidden in the H1 numbers? The latest spike in price followed the 6 November release of…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 doesn’t look frothy, but with warnings of a tech bubble in the US and the index nearing 10,000, it wouldn’t take much to spark a sharp pullback. But rather than fear a crash, I see it as a chance – and there are two stocks I’ll buy immediately should one materialise. Gold and silver play The first stock on my watchlist is Mexican gold and silver miner Fresnillo (LSE: FRES). In 2025 alone, it’s surged an astonishing 280%. A quick look at the fundamentals explains why. In its H1 results back in…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The stock market has become incredibly volatile over the past few weeks as investors worry about the possibility of an AI bubble. Given that ChatGPT’s ‘brain’ is built on gazillions of AI chips, it seemed fitting to ask it for a bit of clarity. Have I found it? Correction or crash? First, I asked the bot if we’re actually in an AI bubble that might cause a stock market crash. Yes, it told me confidently, there are “clear AI bubble signs“. These include “start-ups with no revenue getting $10bn valuations” and most companies now claiming…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Investors looking to earn a second income through the stock market don’t strictly need to have a lot of cash available at the outset. But it can be a big help. Investing is a long-term activity, but the most important years are the early ones. It can feel like not a lot is happening, but they’re the years that make the most difference. Compounding returns A £20,000 investment that yields 6.5% annually returns £1,300 in the first year, which might not sound like much. But reinvesting over time can boost that number substantially. After 10…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images FTSE 250 natural gas giant Energean (LSE: ENOG) currently generates a massive 9.9% dividend yield. This derives from its $1.20 (92p) dividend last year and the present share price of £9.31. This far outstrips the FTSE 250’s 3.5% and the FTSE 100’s 3.1%. Indeed, there are very few shares of such quality that deliver such a return, in my view. But is this dividend yield outperformance set to continue? What’s the dividend yield outlook? Consensus analysts’ forecasts are that the firm will pay a 92p equivalent dividend again this year, and next. In 2027 though, this…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images If I see a FTSE 100 stock that has lost almost half its value in a month, there’s usually a big story involved. Yet for an investor, it’s important to look beyond the media noise and determine whether the impact will be material. If it’s only a short-term problem, could it represent a smart buying opportunity? Let’s find out! The sharp fall I’m talking about the 24% drop in 3i Group (LSE:III). It’s a private equity investment business, meaning it buys and sells stocks that aren’t listed on the stock exchange. This can offer lucrative…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images HSBC’s (LSE: HSBA) share price has risen 49% from its 9 April 12-month traded low of £6.98. This probably looks a bit off-putting to some investors on the assumption that it surely cannot rise much further. Others might think now is the perfect time to jump on the bandwagon and ride the bullish momentum. But for me, these price-based views are irrelevant. The only thing that counts in my experience is whether there is any value left in the stock. So, is there, and how much? Pinning down ‘fair value‘ A discounted cash flow analysis…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Top-tier FTSE heavyweight Imperial Brands (LSE: IMB) has risen 28% in the past year. However, this does not mean the shares are left without any value in them. In fact, following its recent full-year 2025 results, I believe the company looks in very good shape. This should drive its earnings higher in the coming years, powering further share price gains. Along with other analysts, I also think the firm’s dividends will increase significantly too. This would seriously boost its existing credentials as a great stock to generate retirement income. So, what’s the growth story here,…
[ad_1] Since turning 50, I have focused on high‑dividend FTSE 100 shares to fund my future retirement. I only wish I had started earlier, as time greatly boosts dividend returns. So, if I were starting my investment journey today, how much would I need to invest to secure the income I want? My benchmark retirement income The current UK State Pension is £11,973 a year, or £997.75 a month – call it £1,000. The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association says the minimum required for one person to enjoy a ‘comfortable retirement’ is £43,900 a year, or £3,658 a month. That…