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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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Small-Cap Shares

This FTSE bank stock could crush Lloyds and Barclays shares over the next 12 months, if City analysts are right

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE bank stock has transitioned from a dog to a high flyer. And analysts at RBC believe it can…

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Investing Articles

Analysts say the IAG share price could hit £…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The IAG share price is in a strong uptrend at the moment. City analysts expect the trend to stay in…

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Investing Articles

Analysts say Lloyds’ share price could hit £…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds’ share price has an incredible amount of positive momentum at the moment. Can it continue to deliver for investors…

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Investing Articles

Tech stocks, value shares, dividends, gold…there are so many ways to make money in this bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Whether seeking capital growth or dividend income from shares, there are tons of ways to get ahead financially right now.

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Investing Articles

UK investors are piling into Rigetti stock. Should I follow the crowd and buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In recent weeks, UK investors have been aggressively buying stock in Rigetti Computing. Does it have potential or is it…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows that warrant attention today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 100 shares are out of favour right now. And looking ahead, Edward Sheldon believes they're capable of outperforming…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much £20,000 in an ISA today could be worth in 10 years…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the right type of ISA, a sound investment/risk management strategy, and a long-term mindset, the results can be fantastic.

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce vs Nvidia: which is the best growth stock for Britons to consider buying for 2026 and beyond?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Britons love these two growth stocks. But which one has more potential for 2026 and beyond? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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Investing Articles

Should we be worried about a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With tech shares continually rising, there’s talk of another stock market crash. Is it justified or are people just scaremongering?

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Investing Articles

How much £10,000 invested in Shell and BP shares 5 years ago is now worth is mind blowing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Five years ago, BP shares were said to be 'uninvestable'. They said the same thing about Shell securities. But look…

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Investing Articles

Up 55% since April, is the Nasdaq about to crash spectacularly?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The tech-focused Nasdaq index has delivered extraordinary returns for investors lately. Could the bull market be about to end badly?

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Investing Articles

How to add alternative investments like gold, private equity, and property to a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s possible to gain exposure to all kinds of asset classes including commodities, property,…

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Investing Articles

After the OpenAI deal, AMD stock could hit $300, according to Wall Street analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AMD stock just popped on the back of the OpenAI deal. However, Wall Street analysts see it going much higher…

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Here’s how much dividend income a £5,000 investment in Aviva shares could provide…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares have had a good run recently. But even at current levels, they could generate quite a bit of…

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Investing Articles

3 UK gold shares to consider buying as bullion prices hit $4,000

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK gold shares in which the underlying companies are seeing sharp rises in profitability as bullion…

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Investing Articles

How the stock market can change your life

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long term, the stock market can provide life-changing financial returns. So it’s a shame that so many Britons…

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Investing Articles

Can ChatGPT help me find the best FTSE or S&P 500 stocks to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Identifying the best stocks to buy for an investment portfolio is never easy. Are generative AI apps like ChatGPT the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much dividend income £5,000 in Legal & General shares could provide

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares sport a very high dividend yield at the moment. But how much income is on offer…

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Investing Articles

Director dealing: this undervalued FTSE 250 stock just saw £859k worth of insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big move higher, this top FTSE 250 stock just experienced a pullback. And the CEO and the CFO…

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Investing Articles

$300 in 2026? Here’s my latest forecast for Apple’s share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple’s share price has rediscovered its mojo. Can it keep rising over the next 12 months? Here’s Edward Sheldon’s take…

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Investing Articles

Below 1,800p, are Diageo shares mispriced?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares now sport a forward-looking price-to-earnings ratio of just 13. Are they mispriced at that earnings multiple? Edward Sheldon…

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Investing Articles

3 money-losing mistakes that novice dividend stock investors often make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks can be great sources of income. However, to be successful with this style of investing, one needs to…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £5,000 a month in passive income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in generating £5,000 in passive income? Here’s roughly how much you would need in a tax-efficient investment account.

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Investing Articles

Looking for the next Nvidia? Here are 3 exciting growth stocks to check out

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are all risky. But, taking a long-term view, Edward Sheldon believes that they have the potential to…

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Investing Articles

Should I offload Fundsmith Equity and buy a global or S&P 500 index fund instead?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last year, Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity fund has returned just 1% while the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF…

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Investing Articles

Yielding 9%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a dream passive income investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently sport a dividend yield of around 9%. Is there a catch? Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Investing Articles

$300 in 2026? Here’s my forecast for the Nvidia share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia’s share price has risen more than 1,300% over the last five years. And Edward Sheldon thinks there are more…

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Investing Articles

If gold rises to $5,000 in 2026, these UK stocks could soar

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK gold stocks that are well placed to benefit if the price of the precious metal…

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Investing Articles

3 savvy passive income ideas for a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a £100,000 investment portfolio, someone could potentially generate £5,000 to £7,000 in passive income every year. Here’s how.

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Investing Articles

Greggs’ shares have turned £1,000 into £500. Here’s what hedge funds expect to happen next

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Owners of Greggs shares have had a very rough 12 months. And hedge fund data suggests things could be about…

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Investing Articles

This is the riskiest growth stock in my portfolio. But it might just have the most potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock isn't for those who prioritise capital preservation. But Edward Sheldon is comfortable with the risk and has…

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Investing Articles

These undervalued FTSE 100 shares could rise more than 50% over the next year, according to brokers

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 shares are out of favour. And with City analysts remaining bullish, now could be a good…

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Investing Articles

Should I put money into index funds while the S&P 500’s near all-time highs?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has risen more than 30% since its April lows. So, does it make sense to keep…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares…yet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a great investment recently. But here’s why Edward Sheldon is not buying them for his portfolio…

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Investing Articles

Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 today (and my top pick)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Among the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding stocks, there are three financials companies, a packing business and an advertising group.

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Investing Articles

Prediction: this Nasdaq-listed AI stock will one day be Europe’s first $1trn company

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq-listed European stock is right at the heart of the AI revolution. And looking ahead, Edward Sheldon sees a…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2 years, this legendary FTSE 100 stock will be trading at significantly higher levels

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has been a brilliant performer over the long term. And Edward Sheldon believes it can deliver substantial…

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Investing Articles

3 magnificent FTSE 250 stocks to consider for growth and dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE 250 stocks that have momentum and look capable of providing market-beating returns in the years…

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Investing Articles

Barclays vs Lloyds: which are the best shares to consider buying right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds’ shares are doing well right now. But are they a better investment than Barclays? Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Why I’m not buying stock in Palantir or Tesla…yet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock's flying again. Meanwhile, Palantir just continues to rise. Edward Sheldon sees appeal in both. But he’s not ready…

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