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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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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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How UK investors can get access to the $2trn SpaceX stock IPO TODAY

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors in the UK can get exposure to space powerhouse SpaceX today via several investment trusts that trade on the…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who bought Greggs' shares two years ago will now be sitting on heavy losses. Is there potential for a…

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£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 2 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares just experienced a sharp move higher. So anyone who invested in the budget airline operator two days ago…

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£5,000 invested in BP shares 2 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares were in a very strong upward trend. However, in the last few days they have pulled back amid…

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As Diageo shares sink, this ‘opposite’ stock in the FTSE 250 is soaring 

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares are falling due to lower demand for alcohol. But this backdrop is boosting other stocks such as this…

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How long might it take to become an ISA millionaire?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to become an ISA millionaire? It could take less time than you’d expect it to if you have a…

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This S&P 500 stock is down 30% and the CEO just bought $10m worth of shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders only buy a stock for one reason – they expect its price to go up. So, this S&P 500…

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MTI Wireless Edge: the 61p defence penny stock that’s delivered 10x the return of Rolls-Royce shares in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has spotted a penny stock in the defence space that offers growth, value, dividend income, and share price…

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5 dividend shares that ISA millionaires love

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These wealthy investors seem to prioritise blue-chip dividend shares that offer both stability and attractive levels of income.

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock on Christmas Eve is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is stuck in reverse at the moment. This year, it has fallen by around 15%. Is there potential…

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Lloyds shares: is £1.15 or 70p next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares started the year in a strong upward trend but then plummeted. The big question now is – where…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's taking a breather at the moment. But it could be getting ready for its next move higher, says…

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5 compelling investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon discusses some ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights a UK stock that could…

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Is April a good time to start buying shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wondering whether now's a good time to start buying shares to build wealth? History suggests it is, says Edward Sheldon.

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With the FTSE 100 down 5%+ investors should remember this legendary quote from Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the greatest investor of all time. And he says that the best time to…

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The 2026 stock market sell-off could be a rare opportunity to build wealth in an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The recent stock market sell-off has led to some shares falling 20% or more. This could be a great opportunity…

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This £20k ISA could deliver almost £1,500 passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon shows how building a simple dividend stock portfolio could generate a substantial amount of passive income each year.

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This FTSE 100 stock has fallen 50% and directors are loading up on shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 name has crashed spectacularly and company directors are snapping up shares. Clearly, these insiders expect it to…

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2 world-class stocks to consider buying while they’re down 20% and ‘on sale’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for stocks to buy? These two names have attractive long-term prospects and are currently trading around 20% below their…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays' shares have taken a massive hit in 2026, falling almost 20%. Is there potential for a rebound towards 500p…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aston Martin shares are stuck in reverse right now. But down 99%, is there potential for a Rolls-Royce-like turnaround at…

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Is Fundsmith Equity still worth holding in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The performance of the Fundsmith Equity fund has been shocking over the last two years. Is it still smart to…

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5 smart moves to make before the 2025/2026 ISA deadline

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taking advantage of the annual allowance isn’t the only smart move to make before the upcoming ISA deadline, says Edward…

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Up 700% in 3 years, is Rolls-Royce a good pick for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce has been a tremendous investment over the last three years. Is it still a good choice for a Stocks…

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