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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 Neil Woodford dividend stocks yielding more than 6%

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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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Are these banks better long-term buys than Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two smaller banks that could grow faster than Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) in the…

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An important lesson from Carillion plc’s 70% share price drop

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) shares have fallen 70% after a profit warning. Could investors have avoided burnt fingers by looking…

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Many fund managers are doing this right now – should you follow?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many city fund managers are making a strategic move within their portfolios right now. Should you take their lead?

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Why Neil Woodford was right to sell British American Tobacco plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford just made the bold move of selling British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS). Was this the right thing to…

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Could these two small-caps set you on the path to financial freedom?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two under-the-radar small-cap opportunities. Is now the time to buy?

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2 top Neil Woodford stocks I’d buy for retirement now

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Edward Sheldon reveals two Neil Woodford holdings offering strong value right now.

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Do these stocks offer the perfect mix of capital growth and dividends?

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Capital growth and dividends - who wouldn't want that? Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that could deliver both.

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3 cheap investment trusts to help you achieve financial independence sooner

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Are you serious about financial independence? Investment trusts could help you get there.

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2 stocks that raised their dividends by over 10% last year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies that have increased their dividend payouts significantly in recent years.

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2 momentum growth stocks that could help you retire early

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Edward Sheldon looks at two smaller firms that have seen their share prices rise by over 300% in the last…

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Is this small-cap growth stock a bargain after today’s results?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This small-cap stock just saw its earnings rise nearly 70% on last year.

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Is now the time to buy these falling knives?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that have fallen significantly recently.

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Two dividend growth stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two attractively valued stocks that have lifted their dividend payouts significantly in recent years.

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These 2 stocks just raised their dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks that have recently rewarded shareholders with an increased dividend payout.

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Two growth stocks for ambitious investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two small-cap growth stocks flying under the radar.

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Can you rely on the stock market to fund your retirement?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Financial experts often advise that shares should return 8% to 10% per year. But can you rely on this assumption…

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