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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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Why I’d buy these 3 ETFs over the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) ETFs are popular among UK investors. But are there better ETFs for growth investors?

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Two high-growth small-cap stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that have delivered huge returns since floating in recent years.

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2 dividend growth stocks flying under the radar

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies offering prolific dividend growth.

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2 high-growth investment trusts I’d buy to supercharge my pension

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two investment trusts with strong long-term growth potential.

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Two bargain FTSE 100 stocks with P/E ratios under 10

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks trading cheaply.

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This stock turned £5,000 into £50,000 in four years. Is it too late to buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at a stock that made IPO investors seriously wealthy in the space of just four years.

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Why I’d steer clear of this heavily shorted FTSE 250 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at one of the most shorted companies on the London Stock Exchange and finds another too. Would…

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Can Royal Dutch Shell plc afford to pay today’s dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) has a dividend yield of 6.4% at present. But is the current dividend payout…

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Two small-cap stars offering growth and dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two small-cap stocks that have delivered big capital gains as well as dividend payments.

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How to make a million with dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why he thinks that dividend stocks could be the key to building a formidable portfolio.

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How the Bank of England hiking interest rates will affect your portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England warned that it is considering raising interest rates. Should you be concerned?

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One top FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy over J D Wetherspoon plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for J D Wetherspoon plc (LON: JDW) and explains why he sees better…

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Two stocks for investors seeking both growth and income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for both share price gains and dividends? Check out these two companies.

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2 monster stocks in the making

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two smaller companies that have incredible long-term growth potential.

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2 beaten-up FTSE 100 stocks: are they dividend bargains?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks that are out of favour. Is now the time to…

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3 mistakes you’re making as a dividend investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think you're a pro dividend investor? Ensure you're not making these key mistakes.

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2 Neil Woodford dividend stocks yielding more than 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two Neil Woodford-owned high yield stocks. Are the dividends safe?

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Two under-the-radar growth stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies you may never have heard of.

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5 reasons this could be the perfect small-cap stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a detailed look at an under-the-radar company that has bags of potential.

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Why Britain’s Warren Buffett owns these two FTSE 100 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train is one of the UK's most popular fund managers. Here's a look at two of his top holdings.

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2 exciting stocks that could make you brilliantly rich

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two exciting opportunities in the technology sector.

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Why I’d buy Unilever plc and BAE Systems plc to fund my retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could make good retirement holdings.

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3 leading fund managers every UK investor should keep an eye on

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles three prominent UK fund managers with excellent long-term track records.

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I tipped IQE plc as a stock to watch in January, but wouldn’t buy it now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in IQE plc (LON: IQE) have soared over 225% in 2017. Do they still offer value?

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Why I’d buy Lloyds Banking Group plc over these two banks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) to two smaller banking stocks.

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These high-flying small-caps look ridiculously cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two stocks have both returned approximately 35% in the last year, but still look attractively valued.

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3 dividend investment trusts I’d buy to fund my retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three investment trusts that focus on dividend-paying stocks.

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2 top growth stocks that could make you rich

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two under-the-radar growth stocks that have considerable long-term potential.

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Two high-growth large-caps I’d buy to retire on

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that could make excellent long-term holdings.

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Two high-growth large-caps I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two large-cap stocks that offer compelling long-term investment potential.

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Paysafe plc just accepted a takeover offer. Is this stock next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Paysafe Group (LON: PAYS) just received a £2.9bn private equity takeover offer. Could this stock also be a takeover target?

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3 reasons why you haven’t yet achieved ‘financial independence’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon identifies three reasons why many people fail to break away from the nine-to-five grind.

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Two small-cap stocks with 5% dividends I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's not just blue-chip companies that pay big dividends, these small-caps both yield over 5%.

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Why I’m not buying FTSE 100 giants AstraZeneca plc and Barclays plc for their dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at drugs giant AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) and banking behemoth Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and explains why…

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These two dividend stocks are ridiculously cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that offer big dividend payments at low valuations.

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Could these rising tech stocks help you retire early?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two UK-based tech stocks that are growing at incredible speeds.

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Could these momentum stocks make you a fortune after today’s news?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies whose share prices are surging higher.

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Why I wouldn’t buy these two FTSE 100 favourites right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock surging higher and one trending lower, and explains why he wouldn't…

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Why I’d buy Close Brothers Group plc for its dividend but not HSBC Holdings plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why a 3.7% yield from Close Brothers Group plc (LON: CBG) looks more appealing than a 5.2%…

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Could wealth managers St James’s Place plc and Hargreaves Lansdown plc boost your personal balance sheet?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at high-flying wealth management stocks, St James's Place plc (LON:STJ) and Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL). Could…

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