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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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GSK’s share price has fallen. I’d buy the stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GSK's share price has fallen from near 1,800p to around 1,400p over the last year. Edward Sheldon believes it offers…

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3 ‘ARK Invest’ stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ARK Invest ETFs have delivered huge returns for investors recently. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ARK stocks he'd buy for…

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The FTSE 100 index: here are 3 of my predictions for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2021 looks set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three lead index predictions…

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Two FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy for 2021 to boost my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 growth stocks he believes have the potential to deliver strong gains for investors in…

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3 UK dividend stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK dividend stocks he likes for 2021. He believes these shares have the potential to be…

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3 reasons I think we could see a stock market crash in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks are expected to perform well in 2021. However, Edward Sheldon believes we can't rule out another stock market crash.

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5 investment trusts I’d buy for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment trusts can be a great way to invest in the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at five of…

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4 ETFs I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to access the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights four of his…

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Buy-to-let vs stocks: here’s where I’ll be investing in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buy-to-let property and stocks are two very popular investments in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the outlook for…

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7 top funds I’d invest in for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon lists seven top funds he likes for 2021. All of these have smashed their respective benchmarks, and the…

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Want 7-figure wealth? Here are my top money tips for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon shares his top ‘seven-figure wealth tips’ for 2021. He thinks these money tips could help investors build up…

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5 ‘monster’ investment themes I’m betting on in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The start of a new year is always a good time to think about investment themes that could power a…

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FTSE 100 shares: this is one of my top ‘buy’ ideas for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes the FTSE 100 is a stock picker's index. Here's one of his best 'buy' ideas for 2021.

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How my top shares for 2020 performed

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Every month, Motley Fool writers provide their best stock ideas for the month ahead. Here’s how Ed Sheldon's top UK…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I sold in 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon bought and sold quite a few stocks for his investment portfolio in 2020. Here are three FTSE 100…

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Investing: these were my top-performing shares in 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 index is down for 2020, Edward Sheldon's stock portfolio is up. Here's a look at his…

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Here are my top 5 stocks heading into 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The end of the year is a good time to review investment portfolios. Here, Edward Sheldon reveals his five largest…

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Blue Whale Growth: my top fund for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Blue Whale Growth fund has outperformed both Fundsmith And Lindsell Train Global Equity in recent years. Edward Sheldon lists it…

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How I plan to invest like Terry Smith and Nick Train in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith and Nick Train are two of the UK’s best investors. Over the last five years, they've delivered returns…

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Where I’ll be saving and investing my money in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Those in the UK with money to save and invest face no shortage of options in 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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3 ‘monster’ growth stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some really exciting growth stocks. Here are three high-growth stocks Edward Sheldon likes…

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3 Warren Buffett rules I’ll be following in 2021 to grow my wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has built up a net worth of nearly $90bn by investing in companies. Here's how Edward Sheldon plans…

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Airbnb stock: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Airbnb IPO last week created a lot of excitement within the investment community. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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7 UK shares I like for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK shares have risen 17% since the start of November. There could be more gains to come next year. Here…

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2 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust owns some fantastic, disruptive companies. Here are two SMT stocks Edward Sheldon would buy today.

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Snowflake: should I buy this Warren Buffett stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Snowflake stock is on fire right now. In the last month, the shares – which are owned by Warren Buffett – have…

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A top investor expects Tesla stock to fall. Should UK investors be worried?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, who featured in The Big Short, is shorting Tesla stock after its 600% gain this…

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Terry Smith has sold Reckitt Benckiser shares. I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith is one of the best fund managers in the UK so it is worth keeping an eye on…

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Stock market rally: UBS sees investment opportunities here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Equity markets performed very well in November with the FTSE 100 index rising 12%. Experts at UBS believe the stock…

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Ocado shares: should I follow this top-performing fund and buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ocado shares are a top holding in the best-performing global equity fund on Hargreaves Lansdown. Should I buy the growth…

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I just bought Nick Train’s new FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Back in October, legendary fund manager Nick Train bought a new share for his portfolio. Now, Edward Sheldon has just…

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Why Royal Mail’s share price jumped 36% in November

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail shares delivered fantastic returns for investors in November. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at why. He also gives his…

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AstraZeneca shares: should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AstraZeneca shares have done well in recent years, but have not risen on the Covid-19 vaccine news. Edward Sheldon looks…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since news of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine broke, UK investors have been piling in to Cineworld shares. Edward Sheldon wonders whether…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d buy in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two under-the-radar UK growth stocks he believes have big potential. Both look set to benefit from the…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 has had a good run recently. However, Edward Sheldon believes there's still plenty of value to be…

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Palantir Technologies stock: should I buy for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir Technologies stock is on fire. In the space of just a few weeks, its share price has surged from…

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2021 dividend forecasts: Barclays, HSBC, BT Group

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2020 was a tough year for UK income investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the 2021 dividend forecasts for Barclays,…

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2021 dividend forecasts: Shell, Vodafone, Royal Mail

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

For UK income investors, 2021 should be a better year than 2020. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at 2021 dividend forecasts…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares. I’ve just bought this growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Rolls-Royce shares right now. Edward Sheldon, however, is buying another UK growth stock.

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