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6 UK Shares I'll Never Sell

The video expands the creator’s “Footsie 100 dream team” by adding six UK large‑cap stocks he would keep for the long haul. After outlining his original 11‑stock core, he explains why these six – Unilever, Legal & General, Aviva, Rio Tinto, Rolls‑Royce and Diageo – earn a spot on his subs‑bench, emphasizing dividend yields, balance‑sheet strength and growth prospects. Unilever is in the midst of a major restructure, shedding slower‑growth assets to focus on higher‑margin beauty and personal‑care, offering a 3.9% yield despite a 6% price dip over five years. Legal & General delivers an 8.7% yield with a progressive payout policy, while Aviva combines a 6.3% yield and a strong dividend track record dating back to 2009. Rio Tinto’s 3.9% yield is bolstered by a shift toward energy‑transition metals, and Rolls‑Royce boasts a staggering 1,000% price appreciation, with a modest but rising dividend. The presenter cites concrete numbers: a £1,000 investment in Unilever would now be £1,150; Legal & General would be £1,239; Aviva £1,933; Rio Tinto £1,473; and Rolls‑Royce an eye‑popping £11,564. He also notes Diageo’s recent leadership change and a 4% yield after a 50% dividend cut, suggesting potential upside despite a 54% price decline. Overall, the six stocks average a 4.6% dividend yield and a 173.7% total return over five years, outperforming the creator’s original 11‑stock core but still lagging broad market ETFs. The analysis underscores the trade‑off between higher individual‑stock returns and the greater risk versus diversified index investing, urging viewers to conduct their own research.