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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a CFA-qualified investment analyst/writer who has clients all over the world. Before launching his own investment writing business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management. Edward takes an active approach to investing, managing his own individual stock portfolio. He likes to invest in high-quality companies that are poised to benefit from powerful long-term trends, and capable of generating market-beating returns. You can find more of his views, along with his portfolio holdings, at topshelfinvestments.substack.com

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Investing Articles

While everyone’s piling into AI infrastructure stocks like Micron and SanDisk, consider these out-of-favour Nasdaq 100 names

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s very little interest in these Nasdaq-listed AI stocks right now despite the fact they’re generating impressive growth. Could this…

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Meet the £7 FTSE 250 tech stock that’s outperforming Nvidia, AMD and Micron in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 artificial intelligence stock has generated enormous returns in 2026 amid high demand for its products. Is it…

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Could buying Microsoft stock now be like buying Alphabet in mid-2025 at a share price of $150?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft’s share price has fallen in 2026 as investors moved away from software names. But Edward Sheldon sees potential for…

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A £3.8bn warning for Legal & General shareholders

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares currently offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. The big question…

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Palantir stock: I’m buying the dip after this week’s blowout Q1 earnings

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AI stock Palantir experienced some weakness after its Q1 earnings, despite the fact that revenue climbed an incredible 85% year…

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Up 130% in 2026, can FTSE space stock Filtronic continue to soar?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon thought that FTSE share Filtronic would do well in 2026. He wasn’t expecting it to shoot up 130%…

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Why is everyone buying S&P 500 tech stock Micron?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into S&P 500 technology stock Micron right now, despite the fact it’s up around 700% over…

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Meet the 65p AI penny share that’s smashing other growth stocks including Rolls-Royce and Nvidia in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny share’s ripping at the moment, and Edward Sheldon believes there could be an investment opportunity to consider.

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Investing Articles

Fundsmith just offloaded this £96bn market cap blue-chip FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith’s fund Fundsmith Equity held this well known blue-chip FTSE 100 stock for over 15 years. However, it has…

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Down 26% in 2026 and offering a yield of 9.6%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a smart choice for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs the pros and cons of Taylor Wimpey shares. There’s a huge yield on offer but also some…

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Up 199% in 2026, is UK stock Ceres Power Holdings the new Rolls-Royce?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK clean energy stock Ceres Power has delivered huge gains in 2026 amid excitement around demand for AI infrastructure. Can…

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How Nvidia stock could hit $284 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's crunched the numbers and believes that Nvidia stock has the potential to climb significantly higher quite soon.

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This red-hot investment trust has delivered 16 times the return of the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 returns have been solid in 2026. But this niche investment trust's put a pleasingly big gap between itself…

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1 major investing mistake that can drain your Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of investors fail to size their investments properly in their Stocks and Shares ISAs. And as a result,…

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I’m getting ready for an AI-driven stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees two ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a major stock market meltdown in the…

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Should I buy Meta stock for my SIPP after its 9% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has a number of Mag 7 stocks in his SIPP but he doesn’t own Meta Platforms. Should he…

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Lost money on Diageo shares? Consider buying this £2.19 FTSE stock to try and make it up

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have been an awful investment. But Edward Sheldon has an idea for those looking to make up their…

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Alphabet could rise to $427 say analysts, but is Microsoft the better Mag 7 stock to consider buying for an ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has all the momentum at the moment, but could Microsoft offer more potential in the long run given…

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£1,000 buys 1,429 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s smashing the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a new penny stock for his Stocks and Shares ISA. It’s risky, but he sees a…

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Up 157% in 2026, are ITM Power shares the next Rolls-Royce?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have made long-term investors a lot of money. Could this UK clean energy stock be about to do…

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£3,000 invested in Amazon stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has surged over the last month. It appears that investors are waking up to the significant long-term growth…

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Down 21% in 2026, Reckitt shares are now offering a 5% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s quite rare for consumer staples companies to offer yields of 5%. So could there be an opportunity here for…

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UK investors are piling into a Magnificent 7 stock and it isn’t Nvidia

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia's been the most popular Mag 7 stock in recent years. However, right now, investors are gravitating towards another Big…

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Here’s how a small dividend stock ISA could produce £1,400 in passive income a year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate a second income. And if they're held in an…

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How has the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price risen 57% in a year?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Scottish Mortgage share price has soared over the last 12 months. After this kind of gain, investors might be…

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I just bought this magnificent £2 UK growth stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought shares in this fast-growing British company for his Stocks and Shares ISA and he’s excited about…

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The stock market could plummet says the Bank of England

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England sees a number of risks on the horizon that could derail the stock market’s recent rally.…

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£5,000 invested in high-yield FTSE 250 stock Domino’s Pizza on 7 April is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who put £5,000 into FTSE stock Domino’s Pizza after the Easter break would now be laughing as its share…

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£5,000 invested in FTSE 100 stock London Stock Exchange Group 1 month ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 powerhouse London Stock Exchange Group has been dragged into the software sell-off. However, recently, it has started to…

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Warning: hedge funds expect this FTSE stock to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has already taken a huge hit due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, institutional investors…

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A new risk has emerged for Rolls-Royce and it could send the share price back to 1,010p

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

All of a sudden, the Rolls-Royce share price is falling. Edward Sheldon believes that it could go lower before it…

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£5,000 invested in red-hot UK growth stock ITM Power 5 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK stock ITM Power is getting a lot of attention at the moment. Because the company just partnered with one…

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The largest S&P 500 holding in my ISA is…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's making a large bet on this S&P 500 stock. Because he sees the long-term risk/reward proposition very attractive.

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Why is Tesla stock down 30% since late 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has been a bit of a car crash in 2026. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going on, and…

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Wise: a hidden gem in the UK stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

You won’t find Wise on the list of most popular shares in the British stock market. But Edward Sheldon believes…

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This 67p growth stock’s smashing the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar UK growth stock's absolutely flying right now. But it still sports a very reasonable valuation, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget SpaceX? Amazon stock offers exposure to space cheaply

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon is the best performing Mag 7 stock in 2026. That's because investors are realising that there's huge potential in…

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Get ready for Nvidia stock’s next move higher

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has traded sideways over the last six months. But Wall Street analysts are convinced that it’s about to…

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Amid geopolitical and AI risks, here’s how I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's allocating capital within his investment accounts and SIPP amid the various risks to the market.

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Get ready for Rolls-Royce shares’ next move higher

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have pulled back in 2026 amid geopolitical instability. Could we be about to see another explosive move higher?

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