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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

Scottish Mortgage owner Baillie Gifford just bought 8.7m shares of this growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Regulatory filings show that investment firm Baillie Gifford, which runs the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, just made a huge bet…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock is rising. Investors should consider buying now before it gets away

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is rising as the market falls. Ed Sheldon expects it to continue, but says investors may…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons I’d buy Tesco stock over Sainsbury’s shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been analysing both Tesco and Sainsbury’s shares. If he had to choose one stock to buy, he’d…

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Investing Articles

Forget easyJet shares! I’m buying this travel stock instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While UK investors continue to pile into easyJet shares, Edward Sheldon's prefers another travel stock for his investment portfolio.

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Investing Articles

As the world fixates on AI stocks, it’s a good time to buy these ‘boring’ dividend shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many investors today are focusing on tech stocks and ignoring dividend shares. Ed Sheldon thinks this could be a good…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to build a £300k pension pot, starting at age 55

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he'd aim to build a sizeable…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock just jumped 24%. But it’s cheaper than it was last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock just spiked. But thanks to earnings forecast revisions, the valuation is now lower than it was before that…

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Investing Articles

2 great value stocks for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two value stocks offer yields in excess of 4% right now. So they could provide investors with substantial passive…

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Investing Articles

Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to trounce the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 by a wide margin this year. Will this trend continue? Or is it…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett isn’t the only famous investor to make big moves in the stock market recently

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has made some interesting trades this year. But so have other big-name investors such as Bill Ackman and…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £5k in Lloyds and Tesco shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is one of the easiest ways to generate passive income. Here’s how much an investment in…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks to buy today… before it’s too late

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights two stocks to buy right now. Both offer value, but with the shares climbing there may not…

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Investing Articles

Why I see Fundsmith as one of the best investments in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity is a very popular investment in Britain. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why it takes a core position in…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 50? Here’s what I’d do to save my retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon had no savings at 50, he'd implement a simple three-step plan involving saving and investing to build…

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Investing Articles

It’s a stock picker’s market in 2023! Here are 3 shares to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many individual stocks are performing really well right now. Looking for shares to buy? Here are three companies Ed Sheldon's…

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Investing Articles

JD Sports shares are up 1,870% in 10 years. Should investors buy them today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

JD Sports shares have made long-term shareholders very wealthy. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his take.

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Growth Shares

Should investors buy Wise shares now that they have stabilised?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a period of volatility, Wise shares appear to have found their footing. Is now a good time to invest?…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy PayPal stock after its fall from $300 to $62?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock has been battered by numerous challenges in recent periods. But does its ongoing potential make it a tempting…

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Investing Articles

Glencore shares yield 8%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares look cheap and offer an enormous dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Investing Articles

Buying 2,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company could generate annual income of £366

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock with attractive long-term growth prospects and a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Investing Articles

Amazon stock: a rare opportunity to invest in this wealth-generating machine 40% off its highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock is currently trading around 40% below its all-time highs. And Edward Sheldon believes this is an amazing opportunity…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy HSBC shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares are outperforming other UK-listed bank stocks in 2023. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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Investing Articles

3 magnificent stocks that could help build a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three UK-listed stocks are reliable dividend payers. This means they could help British investors build a second income.

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Investing Articles

3 investment funds that could turbocharge a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three niche investment funds producing market-beating returns for investors, thanks to powerful, long-term trends.

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Investing Articles

How I’m investing in the ChatGPT-led AI revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ChatGPT has woken all of us up to the power of artificial intelligence. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he’s investing…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought $5k worth of Shopify stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify stock has generated huge gains for investors this year. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s driving up the price of…

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Investing Articles

Alphabet stock is ‘uninvestable’ due to ChatGPT, according to this top UK investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A leading UK fund manager has said that Alphabet stock is currently ‘uninvestable’. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying BP, Lloyds, and Legal & General shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the three most purchased shares on Hargreaves Lansdown’s investment platform last week. Are they worth buying?

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Investing Articles

BT shares yield 5%. Are they worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT shares sport an above-average dividend yield at the moment. Should investors buy them for income? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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Investing Articles

This indicator is signalling that UK shares are dirt cheap right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK shares are getting a lot of attention from international buyers right now. This suggests our market is undervalued, says…

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Investing Articles

Fundsmith is beating the FTSE 100 in 2023. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

For the four-month period to the end of April, Fundsmith returned more than 10% for its investors. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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Investing Articles

Big Tech stocks are flying! Which ones are the best buys today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Big Tech stocks have performed very well in 2023, producing double-digit returns. It’s not too late to invest though, says…

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Investing Articles

3 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that aren’t banks or housebuilders

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights FTSE 100 dividend stocks in sectors of the market that are more stable and less prone to…

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems’ share price is above 1,000p. Is the stock still worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems' share price has roughly doubled over the last two years. Is the defence stock still worth buying today?…

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Investing Articles

ITV shares look cheap and offer a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have a low valuation and a high dividend yield at the moment. Is this an excellent buying opportunity…

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Investing Articles

This could be the ‘perfect stock to own’ right now, according to a top investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A top investor believes a leading global payments company is the ideal stock to own at the moment. And Edward…

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Investing Articles

2 UK growth stocks that could explode in the next bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two growth stocks are trading at rock-bottom valuations. And Edward Sheldon believes they could jump when investor sentiment improves.

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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Investing Articles

One of Britain’s top money managers has been buying this FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fund manager Nick Train is generally regarded as one of the UK’s top investors. Here’s a FTSE 100 stock he’s…

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