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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a freelance investment analyst/writer who has clients all over the world. Before launching his own investment content business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management in the UK and Australia. Edward is a passionate investor himself and manages his own global stock portfolio. His stock-picking strategy combines ‘growth’, ‘quality’, and ‘thematic’ approaches. Edward holds a Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, as well as the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification. You can find him on Substack @topshelfinvestments

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Amazon stock has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has come crashing down this year and is back at 2019 levels. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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How I’d invest £1,000 today if I was starting a portfolio from scratch

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about how he'd invest £1k if he was starting out on his investment journey today.…

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Should I buy a FTSE 100 tracker fund for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs up the pros and cons of buying a FTSE 100 tracker fund for 2023. Could it be…

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Here’s how my stock market predictions for 2022 have fared

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's fair to say that this year has been an interesting one for stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon revisits his stock…

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BT shares are down 33% this year. Should I buy them for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for BT shares, which are down heavily this year. Are they worth buying…

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Should I buy easyJet shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Conditions in the airline industry are improving. So is now the time for me to buy easyJet shares? Edward Sheldon…

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I just bought this FTSE 100 stock for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has bought a new FTSE 100 stock for his portfolio. This company just raised its full-year guidance and…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs up the bull case versus the bear case for Lloyds shares as we approach 2023. Should he…

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3 high-growth AIM stocks I’m backing for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three AIM stocks he owns going into 2023. All are profitable and growing at a fast pace.

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Should I buy Glencore shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have delivered strong returns for investors this year. Should Edward Sheldon buy them for 2023 and beyond?

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Meta stock a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has taken a big hit over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what has sent the…

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I have £16,000 cash in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how I’m going to invest it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has built up a substantial cash pile within his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's what he is going…

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Should I buy BP shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have been an excellent investment in 2022, delivering total returns of around 50%. Ed Sheldon is wondering whether…

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Should I buy Shopify stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify stock has fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Warren Buffett just made a big move

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett just invested over $4bn in a beaten-up technology stock. Edward Sheldon thinks this move is significant.

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Big Tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet have tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After years of strong gains, the Big Tech stocks have fallen in 2022. Edward Sheldon discusses how he's playing this…

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By buying 7,267 shares in this FTSE 250 company, I could generate passive income of £500 per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is building up his stake in an under-the-radar FTSE 250 dividend stock with the goal of generating £500…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares have a high dividend yield. But have they actually been a good investment over the last…

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UK bank stocks have fallen. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bank stocks look cheap relative to the overall market. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Drip-feeding £500 a month into my Stocks and Shares ISA, could generate a million+ for retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the best ways to build wealth in the UK. Over…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought more of this FTSE 100 stock for his portfolio. Right now, he believes it offers an…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for the huge dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares have taken a hit and now offer an eye-catching dividend yield. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for…

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Should I buy HSBC shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen more than 10% since August. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he’d buy the bank stock now.

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74% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in these 5 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights Warren Buffett's largest five stock holdings. These shares make up a significant proportion of the legendary investor's…

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In the last 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock has turned £5k into £14k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has delivered amazing returns for investors in recent years. And Edward Sheldon believes there could be…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses the performance of National Grid shares over the last five years. Have they delivered good returns for…

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Should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (INRG)?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF provides diversified exposure to the renewable energy industry. Edward Sheldon's wondering if he…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon already owns Diageo shares. But after a fall in the share price, he's wondering whether it's time to…

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If I buy 671 shares in this company, I’ll generate passive income of £1,000 a year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he could potentially generate substantial passive income by buying shares in this London Stock Exchange-listed company.

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Should I buy VUSA stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

VUSA stock provides diversified exposure to the US stock market at a low cost. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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I just invested £3,000 in the stock market. Here are the shares I bought

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is seeing plenty of compelling investment opportunities in the stock market right now. So he's just invested £3k.

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This Warren Buffett stock is down 68% and I’m thinking about buying it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a Warren Buffett-owned technology stock that's nearly 70% off its highs. After its huge decline, he's considering…

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Alphabet stock is trading below $100. I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen more than 40% from its highs and currently looks quite cheap. At current levels, Edward Sheldon…

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2 ‘safer’ dividend stocks I’ll be buying more of

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two dividend payers that have excellent long-term track records.

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Airbnb stock is under $100. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's stock has tanked in 2022 and is currently trading at $92. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Should I buy Marks and Spencer shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, many investors are wondering whether it's a good time to buy Marks and Spencer shares. Edward Sheldon is…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Meta stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has fallen a long way in 2022 and this is attracting value hunters. Is the tech stock worth…

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Should I buy Wizz Air shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wizz Air shares have fallen since the Russia-Ukraine war kicked off and Edward Sheldon is wondering if they're worth buying…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2023 and beyond?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price just jumped 200%+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Cineworld share price just rose from around 2.4p to near 9p in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon…

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