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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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If I’d invested £10k in easyJet shares 3 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have soared recently. If our writer had bought £10k worth of stock three months ago, he'd now be…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares look set to pay out some big dividends to investors in the near term. Should Edward Sheldon buy…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares offer exposure to the fast-growing cybersecurity industry. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy them for 2023…

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Should investors buy Legal & General shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares sport a very attractive dividend yield. Is this an opportunity or a trap? Edward Sheldon takes…

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Should I buy Ocado shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ocado shares have lost two-thirds of their value over the last two years. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether now is…

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Warren Buffett has $23bn invested in this stock. Should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at a stock that legendary investor Warren Buffett owns a lot of. Should he buy…

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Shell shares look cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell shares currently have a very low valuation and are paying a decent dividend. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Warren Buffett has $3.3bn invested in these 2 stocks. And I’m backing them for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are two Warren Buffett stocks that Edward Sheldon is very bullish on right now. Both look set to benefit…

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If I’d invested £1k in renewable energy stock ITM Power a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of ITM Power shares over the last year. Returns from the renewable energy stock…

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GSK shares look cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, GSK shares are unloved and trading at a low valuation. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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The FTSE 100 is near its all-time high. But I’m still seeing many cheap blue-chip shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is at a high level right now. However, that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities for those…

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Should investors buy Unilever shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever shares have delivered attractive returns over the long run. Are they still worth buying today? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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If I’d bought £10k worth of Tesco shares 3 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have risen significantly over the last three months. Here's how much a £10,000 investment three months ago would…

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3 simple passive income ideas for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's not hard to generate passive income these days. Here's a look at three very simple strategies that are based…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £241k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's just spotted a very large director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' into…

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Why Prudential’s share price could rocket in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Prudential's share price has jumped recently and Edward Sheldon believes it can continue rising in 2023 on the back of…

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This stock produced 8 times the return from the FTSE 100 last year. And it’s still rising!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a British stock that outperformed the FTSE 100 index by a wide margin last year and is…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA fell 20% last year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon saw the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA plummet last year as growth stocks tanked. Here's his…

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Should investors buy BAE Systems shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have rocketed higher over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're still worth buying today.

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Apple stock has slumped. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple stock is currently about 30% off its highs. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a good buying opportunity…

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Should investors buy ITM Power shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power shares have tanked over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a good buying opportunity…

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Fundsmith review: is it a good investment for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity hasn't produced great results for investors recently. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the fund for 2023.

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3 investing lessons from 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing wasn't easy in 2022 as many stocks fell 20%, or more. Here, Edward Sheldon provides three takeaways from last…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Polarean Imaging shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Polarean Imaging shares are being snapped up by investors after a big announcement from the company in late December. Ed…

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The 2 investment trusts I own as we start 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon uses investment trusts to diversify his portfolio and gain access to niche areas of the financial markets. Here…

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3 cheap UK shares I’m backing for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After the carnage in the stock market last year, there are a lot of cheap UK shares available at present.…

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My top 5 stock holdings as we head into 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon is building a growth-focused portfolio to drive his wealth over the long term. Here are his largest stock…

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A FTSE director just invested £100k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Director dealings can provide valuable insights. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE director purchase that recently caught his attention.

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares remain a long way below their pre-Covid levels. Are they worth buying for 2023? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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5 top stocks for passive income in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is a good way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights five stocks he's thinking…

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Will Big Tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet rebound in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After years of strong gains, the Big Tech stocks have slumped. Can they make a comeback in 2023? Here's Edward…

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Should I buy NIO stock for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock is trading near $10 as we head towards 2023. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes…

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Should I buy IAG shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares have risen recently as conditions in the airline industry have begun to normalise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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These FTSE 100 shares have fallen 30%+ in 2022. Should I buy them for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE 100 shares that have tanked in 2022. Should he snap them up for his portfolio?

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Should I buy Tesla stock for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The valuation on Tesla stock has come down significantly over the last year. Is now the time to buy? Edward…

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Here’s where I’ll be investing my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon plans to make plenty of moves within his Stocks and Shares ISA next year. Here's a look at…

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Should I buy Persimmon shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares look cheap and currently have a high dividend yield. Does that make them a good buy for 2023?…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about what lies ahead for the FTSE 100 index. Here are three predictions for next…

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3 stock market predictions for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about what lies ahead for the stock market. Here's what he thinks might happen in…

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Why I’ll be buying more dividend stocks for my portfolio in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is planning to increase his exposure to high-quality UK dividend stocks next year. Here, he explains why.

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