[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A number of value investors have been taking an interest in UK stocks recently. And housebuilders in particular have been catching the eye of international fund managers. One example is Bellway (LSE:BWY). The stock is trading at a price-to-book (P/B) ratio below 1, but a look at the company’s track record actually paints quite an impressive picture. UK housebuilding The UK’s long-term shortage of housing is well-documented. And within this promising market, Bellway occupies an interesting position. Its average selling price is between Persimmon and Barratt Redrow. This puts it in a position to appeal…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There are a few stocks in my Stocks and Shares ISA that are doing really well this year. One is ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) – Europe’s most valuable company – which is up about 35%. How has this stock managed to generate such huge gains so early in the year? Let’s take a look at what’s going on here. Chips are hot ASML specialises in the design and manufacture of Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems – sophisticated machines that are crucial for the production of advanced computer chips. It’s pretty much the only company in the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images When a FTSE 100 growth stock really gets going, it can behave like a rampant penny share. That’s certainly been the case with gold and silver miner Fresnillo (LSE: FRES). Its shares have surged a staggering 427% over the past year, which would have turned a £10,000 investment into £52,700. Over two years, it’s up 625%. Precious metals are having a moment. Gold jumped 65% last year to $4,310 an ounce, silver rose 40%. In January, both went mad, with gold surging to a new all-time high of $5,608. Then on Friday (30 January) the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) remains one of the FTSE’s most structurally reliable long-term value creators, in my view. Its robust, cash‑generative earnings, strong research and development output, and broad and deep product pipeline all underpin this strength. Yet the sum of these factors appear to be inadequately reflected in the current share price. So, where should the stock be trading, according to my valuation modelling? One risk removed and growth ahead? One factor I believe has kept the stock price in check is uncertainty about the UK listing. Several news outlets reported last year that CEO Pascal…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Greggs (LSE: GRG) shares had a poor 2025. The high street food-to-go chain fell around 25% and is down 40% over three years. That’s painful for holders of the FTSE 250 stock — but is it a buying opportunity for those who don’t own it? At a time when many city centres look increasingly desolate, Greggs’ blue-and-yellow signage can be rare point of light. Its branding now pops up everywhere, including retail parks, roadside locations, railway stations and even airports. The company’s quirky marketing, especially its perfectly cooked concept of the vegan sausage roll, has…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images S&P 500 stocks offer UK investors a way to diversify their exposure away from the domestic stock market. Given the breadth of companies in the index, and the returns from the past few years, some might consider trying to build a portfolio solely around US stocks. In that case, here’s how I’d go about it. Building the ISA The first point I’d note is that the investor could do well to house the portfolio within an ISA. This means the investor can benefit from certain tax advantages, with most major brokers allowing UK investors to…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Across the thousands of stocks on the London Stock Exchange right now there will undoubtedly be lurking a few once-in-a-decade opportunities. A few could even be hiding in plain sight on the FTSE 100. Companies that are set to double, triple, or surge even higher in value likely exist; the tricky part is unearthing them. That’s why I recruited my old friend ChatGPT for the task. The question I asked: “What are the once-in-a-decade opportunities on the FTSE 100 right now? Explain your reasoning.” Its first suggestion was a very curious one to my mind.…
[ad_1] Image source: Rolls-Royce plc With the benefit of hindsight, Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) has been one of the best UK stocks to buy in recent years. Since its lows in 2022, it has surged roughly 1,660%, turning a £2,000 investment into £35,000. Is it still one of the best buys today though? Let’s discuss. Significant growth potential The outlook for Rolls-Royce is pretty exciting. Because this company is no longer just a play on civil aerospace engine manufacturing and servicing. Today, the Footsie giant is a key player in defence – an industry that’s expected to boom in the years…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Some investors choose to focus on FTSE 100 giants when allocating capital. Others focus on penny stocks. Yet in between, there are plenty of other growth shares that could offer strong returns. Here’s one I’ve spotted that’s been surging in recent weeks. The recent surge I’m talking about Jubilee Metals Group (LSE:JLP). The stock’s up 56% over the past month, and 20% over a one-year period. It’s received a starburst recently, thanks to the completion of the sale of its South African chrome and platinum group metals assets. This provides several reasons for investors to…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Barclays‘ (LSE:BARC) share price has posted stunning gains during the past year. Like fellow FTSE 100 rivals including Lloyds and NatWest, its shares have soared as investors have piled into cheap banking stocks. Over the last 12 months, the shares have risen 69.3% in value. Add a 1.8% trailing dividend yield into the mix, and the bank’s delivered a juicy total return of 71.1%. That would have turned a £10,000 investment a year ago into £17,110 today. To put that into perspective, the broader FTSE 100’s delivered a far lower (if still strong) 23%. The…