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Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven is an equity investment analyst. Specialising in corporate valuation, he employs a modern take on the principles set out by Benjamin Graham to identify hidden value in companies that are making the world a better place. Zaven has previously worked in the aerospace and video game industries, holding a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Master's degree in Investment Management, and has passed the Level 3 CFA exam. “We never can be sure of an outcome, but I think we can get the odds on our side by understanding where we are in the cycle.” - Howard Marks

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in Phoenix shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Phoenix Group shares charged ahead in 2025, with some analysts predicting even more explosive growth next year. But is it…

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£5,000 in Aviva shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 since January, making them a fantastic investment this year. But can the…

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£5,000 invested in Vodafone shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have been a market-beating investment in 2025, climbing by almost 50%! But is the FTSE 100 stock about…

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Could the BP share price double in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price has shot up by over 30% since April, but could this momentum accelerate into 2026 and…

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Could the BT share price surge by 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price has started to rally as the telecoms business approaches a crucial inflection point that could see…

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£10,000 in these income shares unlocks a £712 passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 100 income shares have some of the highest yields in the stock market that are backed by actual…

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These FTSE shares crashed in 2025… what now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone who bought these FTSE shares at the start of 2025 is probably kicking themselves right now. But after falling…

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Forecast: here’s how far the S&P 500 could climb in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

S&P 500 stocks continue to deliver strong returns for shareholders even as economic conditions remain soft, but can this market…

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12.4% yield and 36% undervalued! Is it time to buy this FTSE 250 passive income star?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This energy infrastructure enterprise now has one of the highest yields in the FTSE 250 with one of the biggest…

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This FTSE 100 CEO just spent £1m buying 30,000 shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Company insiders of this FTSE 100 investing giant have been ‘buying the dip’ with almost £5m worth of shares purchased…

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If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month in a SIPP, by retirement, they’d have…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about not having enough money to retire on? Regularly investing in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) may be worth…

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Here’s how to aim for a £10k second income using an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shows how a long-term investing strategy can help build a sizable portfolio and even unlock a £10,000+ income…

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Investing £500 a month in this income stock during 2025 unlocked a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to make money while sleeping? Here's how much investors could have earned by drip-feeding £500 each month into this…

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Warren Buffett has $94.2bn invested in these two stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett and his team have invested a massive amount of money into just two stocks. Should investors think about…

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A top REIT I’m buying to target a lifetime of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m looking for great ways to unlock more passive income in 2026 and build long-term wealth. Here’s a REIT I’ve…

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Up 689% in 5 years! Is this still one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock's delivered Rolls-Royce-like returns since 2020! Should investors consider it for their stocks-to-buy lists?

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10.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks offering substantial dividend yields, but not all of them are sustainable. Is…

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Down 65% in 2025, should I buy this 8.7%-yielding stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

WPP shares have been sold off aggressively in 2025. But is it time to add them to my Stocks and…

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55,555 shares of this rising penny stock unlock a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This rare penny stock not only offers a 4.1% dividend yield but has also skyrocketed by 92% since the start…

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My ISA’s ready for a 2026 stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's been rebalancing his ISA portfolio in preparation for a possible stock market meltdown. Here’s what he’s thinking.

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Why I’m ignoring Lloyds’ shares and buying other cheap UK stocks for my ISA!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have been stellar performers in 2025, but that momentum might not continue in 2026. That’s why I’ve been…

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5,223 shares of this high-yield dividend star pay an income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a leading dividend stock in the FTSE 100 and calculates how many shares investors have to buy…

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Greggs’ shares became 43.5% cheaper this year! Is it time for me to take advantage

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs' shares have tanked in 2025, with profits tumbling since the start of the year. But could this secretly be…

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2 cheap stocks that will continue surging in 2026, according to experts!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK shares have already surged 60% in 2025, yet if the forecasts are correct, there could be even more…

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Down 57%, is the Diageo share price a generational bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investment analyst Zaven Boyrazian has spotted an incoming catalyst in 2026 that could trigger a massive recovery for the Diageo…

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Collapsing prices and soaring yields! Are these income shares an epic opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These income shares have taken a massive hit in 2025, but dividends continue to be paid, resulting in massive 9%…

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FTSE shares are near record highs! Will it soon be too late to invest?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE shares are now trading near unprecedented highs, but can this continue or will it come crashing down? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Is it madness to invest in the S&P 500 now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500's been on a tear for three straight years, but are valuations now too high? Or could there…

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A P/E of 6.6! Why is this FTSE 250 stock so ridiculously cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has practically collapsed in 2025. But with new leadership, could it be primed for an explosive…

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Are easyJet shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet delivers three years of continuous profit growth, yet its share price continues to struggle. Is this FTSE 100 stock…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! Invest in dirt cheap UK shares to aim for a better lifestyle

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality and undervalued UK shares could deliver far better results when building wealth for retirement. Here's how.

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How to aim for a £12k second income starting with a 20k ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation and taxes on the rise, having a tax-free second income is now more important than ever. Zaven Boyrazian…

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1 penny stock to buy and hold until 2030?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock skyrocketed over 270% in 2020, only to come crashing back down. But after a strategic restructuring, could…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2026. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More predictions of a stock market crash are emerging, but should investors ignore these warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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Here’s what terrifies Warren Buffett the most in today’s stock market!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's well aware of the potential threat to the US stock market via an AI bubble. But that's not…

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Forget buy-to-let and think about buying REITs for passive income instead!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With tax hikes on buy-to-let, Zaven Boyrazian explains a sneaky loophole for earning rental real estate passive income entirely tax-free…

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1 FTSE 100 stock on my ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights one under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock offering a 6.6% dividend yield that’s on his ‘best stocks to buy’…

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Taylor Wimpey has a 9.2% dividend yield, but its share price is down 21%, so should I buy the stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey’s share price has dropped significantly in 2025, but with a 9.2% dividend yield, is it now a passive-income-generating…

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How to invest £400 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing just £400 each month using a Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors build a…

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One of my top passive income stocks to consider for 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar income stock has grown its dividend by over 370% in the last five years! And it might just…

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