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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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Who’s the best fund manager to back in 2018: Neil Woodford or Nick Train?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train's UK Equity fund has returned 23% over the last year. Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has returned just…

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Are BT Group plc shares now the bargain of the year?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) currently trades on a P/E ratio of under 10. Does that make the stock a…

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UK inflation rises to 3.1%. Here’s how to combat it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in November, which is bad news for consumers and investors. Edward Sheldon reveals an investment…

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Why I’d avoid Versarien plc and buy this 10-bagger instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Versarien plc (LON: VSR) has seen its share price explode 250% higher in a little over a month. Is it…

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Will Tesco plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc ever be dividend champions again?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) have both cut their dividends in recent years. Can either…

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Berkeley Group Holdings plc: a 5% dividend stock with a P/E under 10

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On a P/E below 10, Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON: BKG) looks a fantastic dividend stock. But Edward Sheldon thinks…

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2 investment trusts you may wish you’d bought 10 years from now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you're looking to grow your wealth exponentially over the long term, it's worth looking at the emerging markets, says…

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Do you want to be a pension millionaire?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at five key wealth-building strategies to help you retire a millionaire.

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2 dividend investment trusts with higher yields than the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has a trailing yield of 2.9%. That's easily beatable with these two investment trusts,…

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Which is the better dividend stock: Royal Dutch Shell plc or GlaxoSmithKline plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) are two of the most popular dividend stocks, but…

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The Sage Group plc isn’t the only top-performing growth stock making investors wealthy…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) shares have almost doubled over the last three years. However, Edward Sheldon has identified…

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Looking for 6% yields? Check out these dividend investment trusts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two dividend investment trusts that are rewarding investors with huge cash returns, including one owned by…

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Babcock International Group plc: a Neil Woodford dividend stock with a P/E under 10

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Babcock International Group plc (LON: BAB) shares are down almost 25% this year. Edward Sheldon believes they offer strong value…

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One growth stock I’d buy over IWG plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IWG plc (LON: IWG) may be upbeat about its prospects after last month's profit warning but Edward Sheldon has picked…

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Are BP plc and J Sainsbury plc good dividend stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses whether oil major BP plc (LON: BP) and supermarket J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) are good stocks…

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Four quotes from the world’s best investors to help you retire early

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon lists four pieces of invaluable advice that could help you achieve financial independence sooner.

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Two Neil Woodford dividend stocks you can buy for under a fiver

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two dividend stocks that can be bought for less than the price of a pint.

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Neil Woodford is buying UK bank stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford has made the news headlines again. The portfolio manager is buying UK bank stocks.

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Are these two dividend stocks the bargains of the year?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two dividend stocks trading on P/E ratios of around 10.

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Why I’d buy Experian plc and Prudential plc for my pension

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon picks out two stocks that he believes have considerable long-term potential - Experian plc (LON: EXPN) and Prudential…

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks making their investors wealthy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks that have generated powerful gains for investors over the last 12…

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Why I’d buy Neil Woodford stocks ITV plc and Imperial Brands plc this week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV plc (LON: ITV) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) both offer low valuations and high dividend yields right now.

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This Neil Woodford stock jumped 45% last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles a Neil Woodford-owned stock that surged last week and asks whether it's an attractive buy.

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Why Ultra Electronics Holdings plc has fallen 20% today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (LON: ULE) have fallen heavily today. Is this an opportunity for long-term investors?

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Why a dividend-growth strategy could help you retire early

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in companies that consistently grow their dividends is the key to dividend investing, says Edward Sheldon.

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Why Unilever plc and Diageo plc could be the best long-term stocks in the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Diageo plc (LON: DGE) have the essential attributes of a quality…

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2 bargain dividend stocks offering 5%+ yields

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies that have paid their shareholders big dividends in recent years.

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2 under-the-radar stocks paying big dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think big dividends are only paid by large, blue-chip companies? Think again.

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Why I’d buy this bank over HSBC Holdings plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) looks cheap and has a high dividend yield. But is this smaller bank a better…

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Can SSE plc and Centrica plc afford to pay 6%+ dividends?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon questions whether dividends from SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Centrica plc (LON: CNA) are safe.

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This growth stock has made me thousands. Is it too late to buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles a growth stock that has risen 60% this year. Is now the time to buy?

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3 simple steps to starting a dividend portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thinking about starting a dividend portfolio? Edward Sheldon explains that it can be done in just three simple steps.

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Why Legal & General Group plc is a top dividend stock for a starter portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for a top starter stock? Check out Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN), says Edward Sheldon.

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This FTSE 100 growth stock could be a better buy than AstraZeneca plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) is a popular healthcare stock among UK investors. But is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) joint replacement…

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2 ‘under the radar’ growth and income stocks that look tempting

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two stocks that look to offer considerable long-term potential.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks owned by Britain’s Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train has an outstanding investment performance track record. Here's a look at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he owns.

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One fast-growing small-cap stock I’d buy right now, and one I’d avoid

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains that the key to small-cap success is finding highly profitable companies.

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Two top buys for a starter portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thinking about starting a share portfolio? Edward Sheldon picks out two stocks he believes would make good holdings.

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Why I’d buy Lloyds Banking Group plc for its dividend over Barclays plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON: LLOY) dividend prospects to those of Barclays plc (LON: BARC).

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2 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stocks you can’t afford to miss

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies that fly under the radar of many investors.

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