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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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The FTSE 100 index is struggling. Here’s the move I’d make now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is struggling to rebound from the stock market crash. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights a simple move that…

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Looking for UK shares to buy? I’d start with these tips from ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If your goal is to find top UK shares to invest in, it could pay to follow the approach of…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK shares I’ve just bought for a ‘K-shaped’ recovery

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon doesn't expect all UK shares to rebound equally. Here are three stocks he's bought to position his portfolio…

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Supply@ME Capital’s share price is flying. Here’s what you need to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Supply@ME Capital’s share price is rising after the company signed an alliance with Epic SIM. But that's not the only…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market crash has thrown up some fantastic opportunities for investors. Here are three cheap UK shares Edward Sheldon…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Apple and Tesla stock. Should you buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is up nearly 50% in a month. Meanwhile, Apple shares are up 20%. UK investors are buying. Should…

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2 UK growth shares I’d invest £1,000 in today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Plenty of UK growth shares are delivering big returns for investors at the moment. Here's a look at two Edward…

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UK shares: I think these ‘work-from-home’ stocks have big potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Working from home is a trend that's only likely to accelerate. Looking to profit? Here are the UK work-from-home stocks…

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Forget IAG and easyJet shares. I’d buy these stocks instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

EasyJet's share price is down 56% in 2020. Meanwhile, IAG shares are down 67%. Tempted to buy these airlines stocks?…

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2 high growth UK shares I’d buy in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK growth shares have recently delivered big returns for investors. Here's a look at two growth stocks Edward Sheldon…

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Tempted by HSBC’s share price? Here’s what you need to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, HSBC shares are priced not far off the level they fell to in the Global Financial Crisis. Tempted…

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I think these UK growth shares could potentially double your money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth shares can make you a lot of money. Pick the right stocks, and you can potentially double (or triple)…

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2 UK high dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-yielding dividend stocks to buy now? Check out these two FTSE 100 stocks that offer yields of 8%…

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Stock market crash: I’m expecting a ‘K-shaped’ recovery. Here are the shares I’ve bought

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has prepared his share portfolio for a 'K-shaped' recovery, where some businesses get stronger and others get weaker.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying 7digital shares. Should you buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

7digital shares are up more than 1,300% in a month and Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into the stock. Is…

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3 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

High-quality dividend stocks can be excellent long-term investments. Here's a look at three UK dividend shares Edward Sheldon likes right…

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Here’s why BT’s share price is soaring today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a terrible run in 2020, BT's share price has surged today on the back of takeover talk. Is now…

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While the FTSE 100 has fallen 20% in 2020 my portfolio has increased in value. Here’s what I did

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Three simple moves have helped Edward Sheldon beat the FTSE 100 index by a wide margin in 2020. Here's a…

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Retirement saving: only 4% of Britons made this ‘no-brainer’ move last year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saving for retirement? This simple financial move – which could boost your wealth significantly – is an absolute 'no-brainer', says Edward…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Vodafone shares. Should you buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Vodafone was the most bought UK share on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform. Is Vodafone’s share price a bargain?

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Supply@ME Capital’s share price has soared. Here are 5 things you should know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Supply@ME Capital's share price has surged more than 1,000% over the last month. Tempted to invest in this exciting FinTech…

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The FTSE All-Share index: is it a better investment than the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE All-Share index is considered to be the best performance measure of the UK stock market. Is it a…

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Cineworld’s share price is down 80% in 2020. Should you buy now for the rebound?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld's share price has taken an absolute beating in 2020 due to the coronavirus. Tempted to buy CINE shares? Read…

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Fund managers are worried about a second wave. These are the UK shares I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A second wave of Covid-19 could result in another stock market crash. Edward Sheldon thinks these are UK shares worth…

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Hedge funds expect Royal Mail’s share price to fall. This is what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail is currently the fifth most shorted stock on the London Stock Exchange. This means hedge funds expect Royal…

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Warren Buffett just made a shock move: he bought a gold stock!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the past, Warren Buffett wasn't a fan of gold. His attitude appears to have changed however. He's just bought…

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Don’t ignore the Stocks and Shares ISA. It could make you a million or more!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a very powerful investment vehicle. Contribute regularly and it could make you an absolute…

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Two Fundsmith-owned FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Portfolio manager Terry Smith is the man they call ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett.’ Here are two FTSE 100 shares he holds…

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3 moves Warren Buffett has made recently

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time so it can pay to keep an eye on his movements.…

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Director dealings: insiders have been buying these FTSE shares. Should you buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If a corporate insider is buying company stock, it's worth taking note. Here's a look at two FTSE shares that…

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10 UK shares that fund managers piled into in the first half of 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Keeping an eye on what fund managers are buying can be a smart move. Here are 10 UK shares they…

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Here are the 5 most bought UK stocks on Hargreaves Lansdown last week. I’d only buy one of them

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These are the UK stocks Hargreaves Lansdown investors bought the most last week. Are these shares worth adding to your…

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3 UK growth stocks I’d invest £1,000 in today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Don't let economic uncertainty stop you from investing. These UK growth stocks are generating strong results, despite the uncertainty!

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3 cheap UK stocks I’d buy in August

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for cheap UK stocks to buy in August? Take a look at this FTSE 100 giant and these high-growth…

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3 UK growth stocks I’d invest £1,000 in right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three UK growth stocks are moving higher, despite the high level of economic uncertainty. Edward Sheldon, CFA believes now…

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Two UK coronavirus stocks I’d buy in August

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While Covid-19 has smashed some industries, it has created opportunities for others. Here are two coronavirus stocks I think look…

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UK interest rates could hurt your savings and your retirement. Here’s what I’d do

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK interest rates are currently sitting at just 0.1%. That's a real problem for those saving for, or already in,…

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Think the gold price will rise to $2,500? Here are 3 ways to potentially profit

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Gold has surged in 2020. Yet plenty of industry experts believe it can go much higher. Think the gold price…

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has gone nowhere in 20 years. This is what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On 31 July 2000, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) closed at 6,365 points. Yesterday, it closed at 5,990 points. This…

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Here’s where top fund managers are investing their money right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking at how top portfolio managers are investing is a smart move. It can help you identify investment opportunities and…

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