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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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2 world-class FTSE 100 stocks that look resistant to AI disruption

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 companies provide vital services that are unlikely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) any time…

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Meet the £2 UK tech stock that’s forecast to outperform Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir over the next 12 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock continues to be bought by investors, as do shares in other US tech leaders. But could this UK…

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2 FTSE stocks with notable insider buying in August

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE companies have both seen share buying activity from multiple company directors in August, signalling that insiders view them…

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Here are the latest share price and dividend forecasts for Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon and Berkeley Group

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK housebuilder share prices, such as Taylor Wimpey, have taken a hit this year. Can they rebound? Here’s what analysts…

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Meet the UK growth stock that analysts say can turn £2,000 into £3,085

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK growth stock's currently trading at a discount to the market. And City analysts believe it can deliver great…

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Meet the 35p penny stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds shares over the next 12 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock currently trades for 35p. However, City analysts believe it could rise to 46.5p in the not-too-distant future.

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Can Palantir stock hit $500?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir is one of the hottest stocks in the market right now, having surged more than 100% this year. Could…

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With a P/E of 10 and a yield of 4%, could this be one of the best stocks in the FTSE 250?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has a lot going for it right now, including a low valuation, an attractive yield, and…

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Down 50% in 2025, I believe this S&P 500 stock fits the Warren Buffett mould perfectly

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is sitting on a mountain of cash at the moment. And Edward Sheldon thinks this beaten-up stock would…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can Lloyds’ share price continue to rise after a near-50% gain in 2025? And what about Barclays and HSBC shares,…

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The Smith & Nephew share price is up 14% today. Here’s why the FTSE 100 stock could be just getting started

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 healthcare stock Smith & Nephew remains well below its pre-Covid highs. But it’s now starting to motor higher…

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Meet the £1.41 UK AI stock that’s forecast to smash Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If City analysts’ forecasts turn out to be accurate, this UK stock could turn £2,000 into more than £3,300 over…

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This £3.59 FTSE stock could turn £2,000 into £3,760 over the next 12 months, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock is down 30% year to date. But City analysts expect it to rebound and hit new all-time…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wall Street analysts believe that Amazon’s share price can rise 20% from here. What do they think about Nvidia and…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for BT, Vodafone, and Airtel Africa

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The share prices of BT and other UK-listed telecoms companies are surging at the moment. Can this momentum continue over…

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Here’s a UK property investment that costs just £1 (and can be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buy-to-let can’t be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. But this property investment can be and investors can get…

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Meet the 75p dividend stock with a higher yield than Legal & General shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a yield of over 10%, this UK dividend stock has the potential to be an absolute cash cow for…

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Here are City analysts’ share price forecasts for Tesco, Greggs, and Marks and Spencer shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares are on fire at the moment. Yet City analysts see more potential in these other two stocks over…

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Meet the £2 UK stock that’s forecast to smash Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar UK technology stock could soar around 30% over the next 12 months, if City analysts' forecasts are accurate.

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This FTSE 250 stock will smash Rolls-Royce shares over the next year, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock could return nearly 40% over the next 12 months or so if City analysts’ predictions…

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With the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 nearing all-time highs, is it only a matter of time until a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's expecting some stock market volatility in the second half of 2025 given recent moves higher, but he's not…

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How to target an ISA that spits out £1,000 of passive income a month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon details a simple four-step plan designed to provide an investor with passive income of £12k a year or…

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Here are the latest dividend yield forecasts for Legal & General, Aviva, and M&G shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If someone’s looking for high dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, these three Footsie financial stocks are definitely worth…

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Why building a million pound ISA or SIPP gets easier after £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aiming to build a seven-figure SIPP or investment account? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things are likely to get…

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Could buying this S&P 500 growth stock be like investing in Netflix in 2007?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This US-listed growth stock offers exposure to an exciting new industry. And Edward Sheldon sees a huge amount of investment…

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This FTSE 100 stock will smash Aviva, Legal & General, and Phoenix shares over the next 12 months, according to analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Aviva and several other insurers have soared recently. These stocks could run out of steam soon, however, according…

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Here are analysts’ share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, IAG, and BAE Systems shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Of these three Footsie industrial stocks, City analysts believe the IAG share price has the most potential in the medium…

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Prediction: in the next 12 months, this world-class FTSE 100 stock will outperform Lloyds, Barclays, and Aviva shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has a brilliant long-term record. And Edward Sheldon believes it has the potential to do well…

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Meet the 9p penny stock that’s smashing Lloyds and Rolls-Royce shares in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This 9p penny stock has delivered triple-digit returns for investors this year. But most people have never heard of the…

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Over the last 31 years, this index has beaten the global stock market by a wide margin

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to outperform a standard global stock market index over the long term? An ETF based on this index could…

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Are we looking at a golden age for UK bank stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK bank stocks are on fire at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look at what’s driving the enormous…

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With interest rates falling, dividend stocks could be the key to passive income between now and 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the years ahead, dividend stocks are likely to offer far more potential for passive income than savings accounts, says…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA with a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s easy to build an investment portfolio with a high dividend yield today. But investors need to manage risk carefully,…

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How I’m positioning my SIPP for the AI revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is likely to disrupt every industry. Edward Sheldon is hoping to capitalise on the growth of AI through…

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1 year on from the CrowdStrike IT outage, here’s how the S&P 500 stock has done

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S&P 500 stock CrowdStrike tanked last year when the company caused a huge global IT outage. Its performance since then…

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How to create a second income from UK property without purchasing a buy-to-let

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a second income from property but don’t have the capital for a buy-to-let? Check out REITs, says…

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I think this AI stock could double before Palantir

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock is up almost 100% this year. As a result, it now sports a market cap of $350bn meaning…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have risen from 55p to 76p this year. This means that those who invested in the bank at…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA for the AI era

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is likely to create a lot of opportunities for investors in the years ahead. So now could be…

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Nvidia stock: is $200 in 2025 now looking like a real possibility?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has jumped from $100 to $165 in the blink of an eye. And Edward Sheldon believes that $200…

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