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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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Should I buy Woodbois shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which cost just 4p, are popular right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his…

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Should I snap up Tesco shares while they’re near 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have fallen recently and now offer a yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Fundsmith Equity 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the Fundsmith Equity fund over the last five years. Has it been a…

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2 top dividend shares to snap up in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend shares are very popular right now due to the high level of volatility in the stock market. Here, Edward…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Energy has been the best performing sector this year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how BP shares have fared in…

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Here’s why Saga’s share price has crashed today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga's share price was down 25% at one stage this morning. Edward Sheldon looks at what caused the sharp drop…

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I was wrong about the boohoo share price and it cost me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

boohoo's share price has tanked over the last year and Edward Sheldon is feeling the pain. So what should he…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen around 40% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying BT shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big fall, BT shares are being snapped up by value hunters. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Director dealing: abrdn, Vistry Group, Alpha FX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at director dealing across the UK stock market. Here's some notable buying activity.

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If I’d invested £5,000 in easyJet shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares were tipped to make a big recovery in 2022 as travel bounced back. However, the airline stock has…

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US stocks just tanked. Here are 3 shares to buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After yesterday's big stock market fall, many investors are looking for shares to buy. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three stocks…

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Here’s how Lloyds shares have performed over the last 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors love Lloyds shares. But have they actually been a good investment in recent years? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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GB Group takeover speculation: here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK companies are attraction attention from international investors. Here, Ed Sheldon looks at the recent GB Group takeover speculation.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are loading up on Rolls-Royce shares!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been piling into Rolls-Royce shares in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow…

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Abrdn shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in asset manager Abrdn currently have a huge dividend yield. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Should I buy Bed Bath & Beyond stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into Bed Bath & Beyond shares recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow…

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Fundsmith isn’t performing. Should I be worried?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith returned -11.8% for the first seven months of 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on with the…

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Warren Buffett is piling into this sector. Should I follow him?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has been investing billions of dollars in a sector that has been out of favour in recent years.…

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Rolls-Royce shares: 5 things to know right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors continue to pile into Rolls-Royce shares. Edward Sheldon isn't convinced that's a good move.

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Here’s the Barclays dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Is Barclays set to increase its shareholder returns in the years ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look at the latest…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares after their huge fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld shares have tanked. Is this a buying opportunity or is there oblivion ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Should I buy Beyond Meat shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat shares have well and truly tanked. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Is now the time to buy NIO stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has fallen back below $20. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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2022/2023 dividend forecasts: Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, and Barratt Developments

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK housebuilders are paying out some massive dividends at the moment. Edward Sheldon looks at dividend forecasts for three such…

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1 top growth stock two of the UK’s best money managers are buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth shares have taken a hit in 2022 and UK money managers are taking advantage of the share price weakness.…

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3 high-quality AIM stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many AIM stocks have taken a hit in 2022 and as a result Edward Sheldon is now seeing buying opportunities.…

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Are lithium stocks a ticket to riches?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are piling into lithium stocks on the back of the electric vehicle boom. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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PayPal shares are rising again. Is now the time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a massive fall, PayPal shares are starting to recover. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and discusses whether…

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Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General has paid out some monster dividends in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the dividend forecast…

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Here’s why GSK and Haleon shares have tanked this week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in both GSK and its spin-off Haleon have plummeted this week. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and…

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Should I snap up Lloyds shares while they’re under 50p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a tough time in 2022. Edward Sheldon wonders whether that makes the stock a bargain buy…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares while they’re under 300p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's share price has come down a long way in 2022 and is currently under 300p. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Should I buy BP shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP is generating huge profits right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares in the oil…

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The stock market crash of 2022: have we seen the bottom?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a crash in the first half of 2022, global stock markets rebounded in July. Has the bottom been reached…

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Should I buy Meta Platforms (Facebook) shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta Platforms stock has tanked over the last year, losing more than 50% of its value. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Which FTSE 100 companies pay the best dividends right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at the FTSE 100 companies with the highest dividend yields and discusses whether he would…

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Extra money! How I’m generating tax-free passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using dividend stocks to generate regular passive income within his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Teladoc stock just tanked. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Teladoc stock just crashed on the back of the company's Q2 results. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses what he's going to…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to build long-term wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using a growth investing strategy to build his Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term wealth.

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