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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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The ‘secret’ Warren Buffett tip that could make investors a fortune

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

What's the secret to Warren Buffett's success? The answer to that may lie in this advice he gave investors in…

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Shares to buy: 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d invest in now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks can play a valuable role in an investment portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend shares…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: should I invest now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has underperformed the market this year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares in…

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Cathie Wood-style growth stocks are making a comeback. Here are two I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cathie Wood-style growth stocks have underperformed since February due to fears of inflation. They now appear to be making a…

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What are the highest-yielding dividend shares in the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend shares have become very popular in recent years. But which FTSE 100 stocks have the highest dividend yields right…

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Forget Deliveroo shares. I’m buying these ‘gig economy’ stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The gig economy is absolutely booming right now. But is an investment in Deliveroo (ROO) shares the best way to…

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Should I buy EV stock Lordstown Motors after its share price crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Electric vehicle stock Lordstown Motors has fallen a long way since mid-February. Is this share price weakness a buying opportunity?

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The petcare stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The petcare industry is booming today. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights sector stocks he'd buy to capitalise on the growth of…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying AMC Entertainment stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into AMC stock on the back of talk of another short squeeze. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Best shares to buy: I’m building my portfolio around these 4 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights what he thinks are four of the best shares to buy today. All of these companies have…

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Should I buy Oatly shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Yesterday, oat milk company Oatly listed on the NASDAQ via an IPO. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Fundsmith’s Terry Smith has been buying these stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith's Terry Smith is the man they call 'Britain's Warren Buffett'. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some stocks he's bought…

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Michael Burry is shorting Tesla stock. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Michael Burry predicted the 2008/09 US housing market crash. Now, the hedge fund manager is betting against Tesla stock.

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3 UK shares I’d buy over Lloyds Banking Group today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is cautiously optimistic on the outlook for Lloyds (LLOY) shares. However, he believes there are better UK stocks…

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Will BT’s share price recover in 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, BT shares have fallen about 60%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether the FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Vodafone posted its full-year results yesterday, the stock fell 9%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Should I buy Lemonade stock after its share price crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since mid-January, Lemonade stock has fallen from around $185 to $73 – a decline of about 60%. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Amigo Holdings: should I buy this penny stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Penny stock Amigo Holdings has seen a big rise recently, up about 180% over the last three months. Edward Sheldon…

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Tesla’s share price has fallen 34%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is now down more than 30% since its all-time high in January. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this…

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UK renewable energy stocks to consider for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy sector looks set for huge growth. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the UK renewable energy stocks on…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, HSBC was the second most bought stock on Hargreaves Lansdown's platform. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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2 stocks I’d buy over Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce is one of the most popular shares in the UK right now. But Edward Sheldon says he'd much rather…

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Should I buy Airbnb shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After rising to $220 in February, Airbnb's share price has fallen to $143. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Cathie Wood has been buying Skillz stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, ARK's Cathie Wood spent over $50m on Skillz stock. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Should I buy Saga shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in over-50s insurance and travel company Saga appear to be in recovery mode right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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Why the FTSE 100 index is crashing today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is down more than 2% today. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at why the index is falling and…

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This super stock is owned by Cathie Wood, Terry Smith, and Nick Train. I’d buy it today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock is owned by a number of high-profile fund managers including ARK's Cathie Wood and Fundsmith's Terry Smith. Edward…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 index can be a great place to find lucrative investment opportunities. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 stocks for a booming UK economy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK economy is set for powerful growth this year. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares he'd buy to benefit…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Rolls-Royce was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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ITM Power’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has fallen around 50% since late January. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy its…

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Lloyds’ share price is rising. Should I buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is up about 75% since the start of November. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Two high-growth stocks I’d buy over Argo Blockchain

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain is one of the most popular stocks in the UK right now. But Edward Sheldon says he'd rather…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, British cybersecurity company Darktrace listed on the London Stock Exchange. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Should I buy Helium One shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Helium One Global was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Will Lloyds pay a dividend in 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Lloyds was forced to suspend its dividend by the Bank of England. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Amazon just had a blowout quarter. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has had a good run over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it's too late to…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in May 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three FTSE 100 shares have excellent dividend track records and Edward Sheldon believes they can provide healthy total returns…

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Here are 3 stocks I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon isn't piling a ton of money into stocks right now. But he is taking advantage of opportunities when…

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After 20 years of buying stocks, here are my top stock market investing tips

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been investing in stocks for 20 years and, in that time, has experienced (and learnt) a lot.…

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