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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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Down 25% this year, is NIO stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO have fallen a long way in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this…

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Why I’m preparing for another stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks have been volatile in 2022 and Edward Sheldon believes there's more volatility to come. Here's how he's preparing for…

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Shell’s share price is exploding higher. But is the stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is rising on the back of the spike in oil prices. But is the stock a 'buy'…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these companies are going to get much bigger in the years ahead. That's why he sees their…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode higher as UK interest rates rise

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England is raising interest rates. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 stocks that look set to…

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2 UK investment funds to buy in 2022 for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK funds that…

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2 beaten-up FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 is up this year, plenty of stocks in the index have taken a hit. Here are…

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What stocks does Warren Buffett own?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett, who has built up a net worth of over $100bn, is widely regarded as the greatest investor of…

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Down 45% this year, is Rivian stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian, like many electric vehicle stocks, has crashed in 2022 as valuation has come into focus. Is this a buying…

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Tesla stock is down 20% this year. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2022, Tesla's share price has fallen 20%. Is this a great opportunity to buy the electric vehicle stock? Edward…

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Stock market crash: why I’m buying shares NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been very volatile in 2022. Edward Sheldon is taking advantage of this turbulence and buying shares…

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2 high-yielding REITs to buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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Stock market crash: I just bought these tech shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been volatile recently with major indexes falling a long way. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two shares…

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2 shares I’ve bought in the tech stock correction

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Technology shares have taken a big hit in 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two tech stocks he has just bought…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in the stock market meltdown

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, the UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen significantly. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two beaten-up Footsie stocks…

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The stock market has tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a bit of meltdown right now. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 was down 2.6%. Here's what…

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Should I buy Atlantic Lithium shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Atlantic Lithium's share price has nearly doubled over the last three months. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he would buy…

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Netflix’s share price just fell 22%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix's share price just tanked after the company posted its Q4 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the fall has…

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How I’d generate £5,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is an easy way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he'd aim to…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: my review for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust continues to be very popular with British investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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Fundsmith Equity review: is it a good investment for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity, which is managed by Terry Smith, is one of the most popular investment funds in the UK. Here,…

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HSBC’s share price is rebounding. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC's share price is rebounding on the back of the global economic recovery. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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5 top AIM stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) can be a great place to find under-the-radar growth stocks. Here are five AIM…

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Is Boohoo a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has taken a massive hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the…

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Is ITM Power a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has taken a big hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is…

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Can Lloyds’ share price hit 60p in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is having a great run right now on the back of the UK economic recovery. Edward Sheldon…

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Why Nasdaq stocks are getting crushed right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq stocks are getting hammered right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses why, and looks at whether it's time to start…

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Should I buy Rivian stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian's share price has pulled back since its IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the time to buy…

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Darktrace’s share price has crashed: should I buy the stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace's share price has fallen from 1,000p to 400p in the space of a few months. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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My top 5 stocks as we start 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been reviewing his investment portfolio over the last week. Here are his top five stock holdings as…

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3 stocks to buy for passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon lists three stocks he’d…

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Here’s where I’ll be investing my money in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the investment accounts he'll be using in 2022, as well as the types of assets he'll…

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3 stock market predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks performed well for investors in 2021, delivering double-digit gains. Here, Edward Sheldon shares what he thinks might happen in…

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Should I buy Tesla stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has been an incredible investment in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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5 top investment trusts to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying a selection of investment trusts can be a great way to get exposure to the stock market. Here, Ed…

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1 top investment for a Junior ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in a Junior ISA can be a great way for parents to put money away for their children. But…

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3 UK shares to buy to beat inflation in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation in the UK just hit a 10-year high of 5.1%. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy in…

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9 top investment funds for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights nine top funds he…

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I think these could be the best stocks to buy in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon explains which stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has produced solid returns for investors in 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon lays out three predictions for…

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