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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a freelance investment analyst/writer who has clients all across 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 Twitter @EdwardSheldon7

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Kier shares are tanking. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) shares fell 36% on Friday and are down 12% today. What's going on?

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Want an easy way to make money? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thousands of people all across the UK are using this simple strategy to make a little extra cash.

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These 3 FTSE 100 ‘value’ stocks have 50% upside, according to city broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Mirabaud Securities recently put together a list of European value stocks that could offer 50% upside. Here are three FTSE…

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This one thing could destroy your retirement dreams

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Putting money into a savings account for retirement? That's a dangerous strategy, warns Edward Sheldon.

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Can Neil Woodford ever recover from the fund suspension scandal?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford's reputation is in tatters after his fund was recently suspended. Can he ever recover from this?

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Looking for a new fund after the Woodford suspension? Here are 3 top funds I’d consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for an alternative to the Woodford Equity Income fund? I'd check out these three, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget Tesco shares. I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 4.5%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares offer little appeal now, says Edward Sheldon. But he does like the look of this…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks: how I’ve picked up 12 cheques in six weeks for doing nothing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks is an extremely easy way to build up your wealth, says Edward…

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FTSE 100 investing: are you making this key mistake?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks? Be careful not to make this mistake as it could hurt your returns.

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State Pension shock: nearly 40% of pensioners are receiving less than £150 per week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think all retirees are picking up the full State Pension payout every week? Think again.

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A £1 million ISA: can the average person achieve it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think a £1 million ISA is out of reach? Think again, says Edward Sheldon.

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The Neil Woodford suspension scandal: don’t say you weren’t warned

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the suspension of Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has come as a shock to many investors, there were warning…

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Tesco and Sainsbury’s shares: why I’m still not touching them

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) shares appear to offer value. But they could be risky…

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Two FTSE 100-beating dividend stocks I think could be takeover targets

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two 'sustainable investing' stocks are smashing the returns from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) right now and Edward Sheldon…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could be impacted by the Neil Woodford news

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors in Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund are not the only ones who will be impacted by the fund's suspension.…

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Neil Woodford suspension shock: what does this mean for investors?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford has just announced that dealing on his Equity Income fund is suspended. So what should investors do now?

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in a 5% dividend yield? I'd check out these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Saga shares? I’d rather buy these FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga plc (LON: SAGA) shares have just fallen another 30%. Edward Sheldon says he'd still steer clear and instead focus…

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The State Pension is peanuts. Here are 3 easy ways to boost your retirement income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The State Pension is just £168.60 per week. Could you live on that little?

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands: could this be the future?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) have taken a beating over the…

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Vodafone and Royal Mail just cut their dividends. Could Lloyds Bank and BT be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies have cut their dividends. Could Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and BT Group…

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Are Premium Bonds the easiest way to get rich and retire early?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Premium Bonds winning numbers for June will be announced today. But are they a smart investment?

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Have all your savings in a Cash ISA? That could be a terrible mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cash ISA investors think their money's safe. But their savings may actually be losing value over time, says Edward Sheldon.

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Invested in the FTSE 100? Be prepared for low returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have the bulk of your retirement savings in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks? That could be a dangerous strategy, says…

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Have £500 to save this payday? Here are 3 clever financial moves you could make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have a little spare cash this payday and wondering what to do with it? Here are three ideas that could…

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Millennials think they’ll inherit £130,000 each. Is this accurate?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inheritance tax receipts are hitting record highs today. Does that mean Millennials are set for huge inheritance payments?

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Want to get rich? Here are 3 things you need to understand right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to join the top 1%? You need to get your money working for you.

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The ONE reason I’d pick a Stocks & Shares ISA over a Lifetime ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here's a closer look at the main advantage of the Stocks & Shares ISA.

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50% of Britons are unaware of this amazing retirement saving trick

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in free money to put towards your retirement savings? Read this now.

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Want to retire early and wealthy? Read these 3 quotes now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There's no shortage of wealth management advice out there. However, sometimes the simplest advice is the best.

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Tesco shares? I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares have done well this year, outperforming the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). But this stock looks…

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Vodafone just cut its dividend by 40%. Here’s how you could have seen that coming

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) just took the drastic measure of slashing its dividend. Was that a surprise though?

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ITV’s share price is plummeting. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV plc's (LON: ITV) share price has fallen nearly 20% in just a few weeks. What's going on?

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Warning: Metro Bank isn’t the only FTSE 250 stock that hedge funds expect to crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO) shares are being targeted by short sellers. But that's not the only FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:…

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Have a Stocks & Shares ISA? Here are two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for attractive FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks for your ISA? These yield 6.5% and 4.2%.

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Saving for a house? Don’t forget to save for this too

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the UK, almost everyone wants to get on the property ladder. But a house isn't the only thing to…

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Want to retire earlier than dad? Here’s what I’d do

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Does the thought of working into your late 60s scare you? If yes, do these three things now, says Edward…

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Want a £750,000 retirement portfolio? Stop saving and start investing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in building up a huge retirement pot? The key is to get your money working hard for you.

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Buy-to-let versus a pension. Which is the smarter retirement savings strategy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wondering if buying a buy-to-let property is a better investment strategy than saving into a pension? Let's compare the two…

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The State Pension: do you even know how much it is?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think the State Pension is enough money to live a comfortable retirement? Think again.

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