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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

Fresnillo was the FTSE 100’s best performer in 2025. Should investors consider buying it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fresnillo is the hottest stock in the FTSE 100 right now. Is the silver miner worth a look as we…

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Investing Articles

Forget a bubble: why now could be a good time to consider buying AI growth shares for an ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of an AI bubble has been spooking investors. But Edward Sheldon believes that many artificial intelligence growth shares look…

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Near-20% gains? Here’s where analysts see the IAG share price climbing to in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price took off in 2025. And City analysts expect it to keep flying in 2026 too, fuelled by…

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These FTSE 100 stocks tanked in 2025. Consider buying before they rebound

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE stocks were poor performers in 2025. However, they all have plenty of potential in the long run and…

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Down 55%, are Diageo shares the ultimate turnaround play in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen a long way from their highs. With a new CEO on board, are they poised for…

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged 3 years in a row. Can they do it again in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have delivered incredible returns for investors over the last three years. Can they keep rising, or is it…

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Investing Articles

ChatGPT picked 5 UK stocks for 2026. I’ve selected these ones instead 

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reckons he can outperform ChatGPT’s investment ideas for 2026 with his own selection of high-quality UK stocks.

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Investing Articles

Here are the 2 ‘moonshot’ growth stocks in my retirement portfolio as we start 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are high up on the risk spectrum. However, Edward Sheldon sees the potential for huge returns in…

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3 UK stocks to consider buying for reliable dividend income in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks could deliver consistent income in the years ahead as well as some capital gains, says Edward…

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How I generated a 20%+ return in my SIPP in 2025 (and my strategy for 2026)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights the investments in his SIPP that boosted his returns in 2025 and also reveals his strategy for…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: AI stocks will rise again in 2026 and Nvidia’s share price will soar to this level

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can Nvidia and other AI stocks continue to perform in 2026? Edward Sheldon believes so. Here, he explains why he’s…

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Investing Articles

3 S&P 500 growth stocks that could make index funds looks silly over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three high-flying S&P 500 stocks have the potential to smash the market over the next five…

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Investing Articles

How to try and turn a small ISA into £250k, starting in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With regular contributions and a sound investment strategy, it's possible to turn a small ISA into a huge amount of…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much passive income £10,000 worth of Legal & General shares could deliver in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

An investment in Legal & General is likely to deliver far more passive income than a high-interest savings account in…

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3 potentially explosive penny stocks to consider buying for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has scanned the market for penny stocks with significant investment potential as we start 2026. Here are three…

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3 top stock market investment ideas for UK investors in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2026, the stock market is likely to throw up plenty of lucrative opportunities for investors. Here are three investment…

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Investing Articles

How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like a pro in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a powerful investment account. Here are some strategies used by professional investors to get…

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Investing Articles

3 brilliant British shares to consider buying for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is looking for shares to buy for 2026, they have plenty of great options whether the goal…

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Investing Articles

5 high-quality FTSE 100 stocks that bombed in 2025 but could rebound in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 100 shares have been some of the biggest losers in the index this year. Edward Sheldon sees recovery…

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Investing Articles

3 top Vanguard ETFs to consider for an ISA or SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these three Vanguard ETFs could be solid investments for a pension (SIPP) or investment account in…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best 5 S&P 500 or FTSE 100 stocks to own in 2026 and here’s what I got

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ChatGPT says that these are the best S&P 500 and Footsie stocks to own in 2026. However, Edward Sheldon isn’t…

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If a UK investor puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With access to many different investments and no tax to pay on gains or income, an investor can build up…

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Investing Articles

£2,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who had the courage to buy Rolls-Royce shares three years ago, and has held on to them, has made…

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1 huge takeaway from the Martin Lewis investing presentation

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Martin Lewis showed how returns from stocks have smashed the returns from cash savings over the last decade. But here’s…

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Would I be mad to buy more Diageo shares near £16?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon owns Diageo shares in his ISA and he's sitting on an ugly loss after the recent share price…

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Investing Articles

In 2025, the Marks and Spencer share price has turned £5,000 into…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2025 has been a poor year for the Marks and Spencer share price. However, Edward Sheldon believes that it can…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2025 has been a blockbuster year for the FTSE 100. Here’s what Edward Sheldon thinks will happen with the stock…

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This cheap FTSE 100 stock outperformed Barclays, IAG, and Games Workshop shares in 2025 but no one’s talking about it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has delivered fantastic gains in 2025, outperforming a lot of more popular shares. Yet going into 2026,…

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Investing Articles

Forget Rigetti and IonQ: here’s a quantum computing growth stock that actually looks cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has found a growth stock in the quantum computing space with lots of potential and a really attractive…

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How to get in on the $1.5trn SpaceX IPO via FTSE stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to obtain exposure to Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, before the IPO? Investing in these FTSE stocks is one…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Martin Lewis just gave a brilliant presentation on the power of investing in stock market indexes like the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Had an investor stuck £1,000 in the FTSE 100 index a decade ago, they would have done much better than…

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Market Movers

33p penny stock Made Tech could be set for huge gains in 2026, if City analysts are right

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock just experienced a sharp move higher. However, analysts reckon that there are plenty more gains to come…

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From hero to zero: are Lloyds shares a ticking time-bomb after a 70% gain in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2025, Lloyds shares have produced around 10 years’ worth of average stock market gains. Could they be heading for…

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Worried about a 2026 stock market slump? This ISA investment pays 4%+ with low risk

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This type of low-risk fund could be an option to consider for ISA investors who are waiting for better stock…

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The biggest ‘no-brainer’ stock in my ISA and SIPP as we approach 2026 is…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon owns a lot of high-quality stocks within his ISA and pension. But this one – a household name…

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My stock market crash list: 3 shares I’m desperate to buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Market volatility may not be too far away so Edward Sheldon has been working on a list of high-quality shares…

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Down 70% in 2 years, could FTSE 250 stock Aston Martin be the ‘next Rolls-Royce’?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are quite a few similarities between FTSE 250 stock Aston Martin today and Rolls-Royce back in 2022, says Edward…

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Investing Articles

Is FTSE stock Trustpilot worth a look after a sharp 23% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE stock Trustpilot has tanked on the back of a short seller report. Is there an opportunity here? Edward Sheldon…

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After huge gains for S&P 500 tech stocks in 2025, here are 4 moves I’m making to protect my ISA and SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Gains from S&P tech stocks have boosted Edward Sheldon’s retirement accounts this year. Here’s what he’s doing now to reduce…

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Investing in high-yield dividend stocks isn’t the only way to compound returns in an ISA or SIPP and build wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Generous payouts from dividend stocks can be appealing. But another strategy can offer higher returns over the long run, says…

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