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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

RC365 Holding shares are on fire! Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into RC365 Holding shares after some very bullish coverage. Should Ed Sheldon buy some for his…

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At 900p, are BAE Systems shares still one of the FTSE 100’s best buys?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have smashed the Footsie over the last two years. Are they still a good investment today? Edward…

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Missed the bull market? Here are 3 shares to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he likes for the next stage of the bull market. He believes they offer growth…

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Interest rates are 5%. Should I dump dividend stocks and put money into savings accounts?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Now that interest rates are higher, investors can obtain relatively attractive returns from savings accounts. So is it game-over for…

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How is Fundsmith performing in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith lost money for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how the popular global equity fund is performing…

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I generated a 16% return across my ISA and SIPP in the first half of 2023. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA and SIPP produced double-digit gains in the first half of the year, beating the FTSE 100 index…

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Aviva shares yield 8%+. Should investors buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares currently sport a monster dividend yield. Should investors buy the insurance stock for passive income, or is this…

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Directors at this FTSE 250 company just spent £800k on stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights director dealing activity at a FTSE 250 company. Is the stock worth buying on the back of…

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Vodafone shares are near 52-week lows and yield 10%+. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Vodafone shares sport an enormous, 10%+ dividend yield. Is this a great passive income investment opportunity or a…

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3 top stocks for the second half of 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many stocks did well in the first half of 2023. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three investment ideas for the second…

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5 reasons investors should consider buying Uber stock now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought Uber stock for his portfolio. Here, he explains why he’s bullish on the well-known technology company.

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Persimmon shares are near 52-week lows. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have tanked in the last year, losing nearly 50% of their value. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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£20k to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k using Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has generated extraordinary returns over the long term. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he’d invest £20k today using…

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With £20k in savings, should I go for passive income or growth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has savings to invest right now. Should he aim to build long-term wealth with a growth strategy or…

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The top-10 holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP as we start Q3 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is employing a growth investing strategy within his Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP. Here are his top…

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This 1 tip from Warren Buffett could be a game-changer for investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By following this tip from the legendary Warren Buffett, investors could dramatically improve their returns, Edward Sheldon believes.

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £20k of passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

£50,000 in savings can be deployed in many ways. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how it could be used to…

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The FTSE 100 has stalled. Here are 3 things British investors can do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three strategies that could help UK investors boost their returns as the FTSE 100 index struggles for…

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ASOS shares are back near £4. Is this an incredible investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a little over two years, ASOS shares have fallen from above £55 to near £4. Is now the time…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn a savings pot lump sum into a much larger amount by investing…

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Stocks are back in bull market territory. Here are 3 to consider buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After weakness last year, some of the world’s biggest equity markets are back in a ‘bull market’. Here are three…

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Diageo shares are near 52-week lows and I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Diageo shares are well off their highs. Edward Sheldon's taking advantage of the share price weakness and buying…

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3 big mistakes Stocks and Shares ISA investors make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By avoiding these three simple mistakes, investors can potentially generate higher long-term returns in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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2 FTSE 100 companies that are already using AI

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential. Here are two FTSE 100 companies harnessing the technology to their advantage.

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Why I’m not waiting for a stock market crash to buy shares for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many bearish investors today who are waiting for a stock market crash. Edward Sheldon isn’t one of them.…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £250k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn £50k savings into a much larger sum by investing the money in…

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Buy to let? I’d rather aim for a £1m pension

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With amazing tax benefits and access to a broad range of growth assets, investing within a pension is an easier…

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Should investors buy M&S shares now that dividends look set to return?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

M&S shares are rising due to the company’s turnaround plan working. So is it time to buy them right now?…

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3 smart investment ideas for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Building passive income has never been easier. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three straightforward approaches to generating it via the stock…

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Should investors buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.4% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Imperial Brands shares are near 52-week lows and currently sport a huge dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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2 of the best dividend stocks for investors to buy in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks are very popular in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two that he believes could be good investments…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: 3 things investors should know right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been analysing Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust’s holdings. Here, he provides three insights from his research.

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What on earth has happened to the Keywords Studios share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Keyword’s Studios’ share price has fallen more than 30% in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s…

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4 shares I’ve been buying for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

They say investors should ‘sell in May and go away’. Edward Sheldon did the opposite and bought four shares for…

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1 of the best AIM shares for investors to buy in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights one of his favourite AIM shares today. This company has strong growth, robust financials, and a rising…

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Vodafone, British American Tobacco & Diageo: 3 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These 'blue-chip' FTSE 100 companies are trading near their lows of the last 12 months at the moment. Are they…

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Investing in these 3 super REITs could generate a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three REITs that have the potential to provide the winning combination of income and growth in the…

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3 smart investment ideas for £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £100k to invest, investors have plenty of options today. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ideas for this kind of…

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How I’d aim to build a £750k pension pot, starting at age 45

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon calculates that if he saved £1,000 a month into a pension starting at the age of 45, he…

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5 super investment funds for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights five investment funds with excellent long-term performances. He sees them as great choices for an ISA.

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