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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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Forget Premium Bonds! This could be an easier way to make a million

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Considering an investment in Premium bonds? Read this first!

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Two bargain FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d snap up for 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high yields and dividend growth in 2019? Check out these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Two ‘defensive’ dividend investment trusts I’d buy for 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for a reliable UK equity investment trust that pays a dividend of 5%? Here are two to consider.

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Here are two of my top FTSE 100 dividend stock picks for 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a second income stream in 2019 with dividend stocks? Check out these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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Think you don’t earn enough to save and invest? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you think investing is only for those on huge salaries, think again, says Edward Sheldon.

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4 ways to increase your savings in 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to make your money work harder for you this year? You might be surprised at how many options you…

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Ask a Fool analyst: What are the top FTSE 100 stocks I want to buy in 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon says there are some stocks out there that he's waiting to pounce on if their prices dip.

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Ask a Fool analyst: What are your top stock holdings heading into 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the top five holdings in his own portfolio.

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Retire wealthy: My 3 top dividend funds for 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles three top UK funds that focus on dividend stocks.

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Neil Woodford, Terry Smith or Nick Train: which fund manager should I back in 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford, Terry Smith, and Nick Train are three of the UK's most popular fund managers but which one is…

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Planning to build a FTSE 100 dividend portfolio in 2019? Read this first

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon offers up some advice for those thinking about starting a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend portfolio in 2019.

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Warren Buffett, Terry Smith and Nick Train: is this the secret to their success?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at what some of the world's top investors are doing differently to others.

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A FTSE 100 ETF isn’t the only passive fund I’d buy in 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) ETF? Consider adding some other ETFs to your portfolio for diversification, says Edward…

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The FTSE 100 has gone nowhere in almost 20 years! Time to sell up?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is currently at the same level it was at in 1999. Should investors throw in…

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Thinking of buying ASOS shares after the recent price crash? Read this first

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ASOS plc (LON: ASC) shares are down nearly 70% year to date. Time to buy?

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Here’s why the GSK share price jumped 8% today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at why GlaxoSmithKline plc's (LON: GSK) share price is up significantly today.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that are cash cows

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK is currently enjoying a dividend bonanza. Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that are…

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Lloyds isn’t the only monster dividend stock in the FTSE 100 I’d buy before Christmas

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks yielding over 6%, including Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Forget the top cash ISA rate. I’d pocket 6.7% here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sick of earning 1.4% from a Cash ISA? Read this now!

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Buy-to-let could drop like a stone in 2019. I’d buy these assets instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why the outlook for buy-to-let in property looks uncertain in 2019 and offers up two alternative investment…

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3 ways to boost your savings before Christmas

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to boost your savings in 2018 and beyond? Read this now.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks owned by Britain’s Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks he sees as potential long-term holdings and are also held…

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Does Tesco’s 2019 dividend forecast make it a ‘buy’ for income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) dividend forecast for 2019.

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Is FTSE 100 stock WPP a ‘buy’ after this dividend news?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) advertising group WPP plc (LON: WPP) are up 5% today. Why?

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Is this Neil Woodford-owned 6% dividend stock the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock that trades on a P/E of 8 and offers a…

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FTSE 100 tanking? Read these 3 top quotes now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three top quotes that are worth reading as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is heading lower.

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Forget the top cash ISA rate. I’d pick up 6% from FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sick of earning 1.5% on your cash savings? Read this now.

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Three 5% dividend stocks you may not have considered (only one is in the FTSE 100)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three under-the-radar dividend stocks that offer big yields. Two are outside the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Who needs a FTSE 100 Santa Rally? These yields are GIFTS!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has fallen this week and the yields on offer right now feel like early Christmas…

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Alert: top fund manager Terry Smith just bought this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stock that is held in the recently-launched Smithson Investment Trust.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy before Christmas

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Whether or not we see a 'Santa rally' this year, Edward Sheldon thinks these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks…

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Neil Woodford stock Kier Group just fell 33%. Don’t say I didn’t warn you

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) just got hammered. Here's how you could have seen this coming.

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The FTSE 100 is falling. Here’s why I’m loving it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is down approximately 8% this year. Edward Sheldon explains why he sees this as an…

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No retirement savings at 60? Here’s what I’d do

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Having no retirement savings or pension at 60 is not ideal. But it's also not the end of the world…

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Does Terry Smith own any FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith is the hottest fund manager in the UK right now. But does he own any FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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This one thing could be the key to making millions from the stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to generate big gains from the stock market? Read this now.

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Here’s how much you need to save for retirement by 40, 50 and 60

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Working out how money to have saved for retirement by certain ages is not straightforward, explains Edward Sheldon.

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The FTSE 100 has been smashed and I think these dividend stocks are bargains

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks that have fallen significantly of late.

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Two FTSE 100-beating dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two dividend stocks that have smashed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) this year.

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I think this Warren Buffett-type FTSE 250 stock could be a top buy in the next market crash. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock that he believes has Warren Buffett qualities.

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