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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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In the last 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock has turned £5k into £14k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has delivered amazing returns for investors in recent years. And Edward Sheldon believes there could be…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses the performance of National Grid shares over the last five years. Have they delivered good returns for…

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Should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (INRG)?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF provides diversified exposure to the renewable energy industry. Edward Sheldon's wondering if he…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon already owns Diageo shares. But after a fall in the share price, he's wondering whether it's time to…

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If I buy 671 shares in this company, I’ll generate passive income of £1,000 a year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he could potentially generate substantial passive income by buying shares in this London Stock Exchange-listed company.

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Should I buy VUSA stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

VUSA stock provides diversified exposure to the US stock market at a low cost. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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I just invested £3,000 in the stock market. Here are the shares I bought

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is seeing plenty of compelling investment opportunities in the stock market right now. So he's just invested £3k.

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This Warren Buffett stock is down 68% and I’m thinking about buying it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a Warren Buffett-owned technology stock that's nearly 70% off its highs. After its huge decline, he's considering…

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Alphabet stock is trading below $100. I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen more than 40% from its highs and currently looks quite cheap. At current levels, Edward Sheldon…

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2 ‘safer’ dividend stocks I’ll be buying more of

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two dividend payers that have excellent long-term track records.

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Airbnb stock is under $100. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's stock has tanked in 2022 and is currently trading at $92. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Should I buy Marks and Spencer shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, many investors are wondering whether it's a good time to buy Marks and Spencer shares. Edward Sheldon is…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Meta stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has fallen a long way in 2022 and this is attracting value hunters. Is the tech stock worth…

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Should I buy Wizz Air shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wizz Air shares have fallen since the Russia-Ukraine war kicked off and Edward Sheldon is wondering if they're worth buying…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2023 and beyond?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price just jumped 200%+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Cineworld share price just rose from around 2.4p to near 9p in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy abrdn shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 9%. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his investment…

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Elon Musk says Tesla can be bigger than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined. Should I invest?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Elon Musk believes Tesla's market-cap will increase significantly from here. Edward Sheldon is wondering if he should invest in the…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares pay a big dividend. But overall, they haven't been a good investment over the last 12 months…

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Woodbois shares are cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which trade for less than 3p, have been getting a lot of attention from UK investors recently. Are…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 56% in 2022 and I’m thinking about buying it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has tanked in 2022. He sees the potential for a substantial rebound…

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Savings accounts now pay 2%. Yet with dividend stocks, I can more than double that

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's investing in dividend stocks to pick up higher yields than savings accounts offer.

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7% yield? Here’s the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for 2022/2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK tobacco stocks have been cash cows in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the Imperial Brands dividend forecasts…

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Why Naked Wines’ share price jumped 29% yesterday

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Naked Wines' share price just saw a massive spike. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on at the subscription wine…

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NIO stock has fallen to $11. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has tanked in 2022 and is currently trading at levels last seen in mid-2020. Is this a great…

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Fevertree shares are down 65% this year. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fevertree shares have tanked in 2022. Yet the company continues to grow. Is this a good buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy Apple stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple stock has fallen nearly 20% since mid-August. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a buying opportunity.

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Can Rolls-Royce shares recover in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have taken a big hit this year, falling around 40%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether they can…

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3 reasons I’d buy Tesco shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have experienced a significant pullback in recent months and Edward Sheldon likes the risk/reward proposition at current levels.

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Should I buy International Distribution Services (Royal Mail) shares while they’re under 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

What used to known as Royal Mail shares have tanked recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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10%+ yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have tanked in 2022 and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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Should I buy easyJet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are currently trading for just over 300p after starting the year near 600p. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd…

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Here’s the BHP dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This mining giant has paid out some huge dividends recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the BHP Group dividend forecast…

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Meta stock is 67% off its highs. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has experienced an extraordinary collapse in 2022. Is this an amazing buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Should I buy IAG shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares have fallen to near £1 in 2022 on the back of disruption across the airline industry. Edward Sheldon…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the last five years. Has a tracker fund…

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A stock market recovery may be a while off. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Given the high level of economic uncertainty we face, Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is unlikely in the…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares are currently around 70% off their highs. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy the cybersecurity stock…

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Should I buy ITV shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have fallen recently and are currently trading below 60p. Is this a bargain, or a value trap? Edward…

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7% yield? Here’s the Sainsbury’s dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines the Sainsbury's dividend forecast for the years ahead. He also discusses whether he'd buy the stock today.

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