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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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Prediction: by December, £5,000 invested in UK shares will be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down three different price forecasts for UK shares and explains which sectors of the stock market analysts…

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easyJet shares plummet 30% in 3 months! Is it now a top stock to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Surging fuel costs have sent easyJet shares plummeting, but is this volatility turning the airline into one of the best…

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Forecast: in 12 months, a £5,000 investment in BP shares could be worth…

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Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the latest price forecasts for BP shares if peace returns to the Middle East or if…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Shell shares could be worth…

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Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the forecast scenarios for Shell shares depending on whether or not the ceasefire holds in the…

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Prediction: by 2029, £5,000 invested in Tesla stock could be worth…

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Tesla stock's off to a miserable start to 2026 falling by over 20%. Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at how…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to try and make a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy are often the companies that don’t just withstand weak market conditions, but continue to…

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10.4% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks paying impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and…

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Is 2026 a great time to start buying penny shares?

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Are penny shares getting ready for a massive rebound in 2026? Analyst Zaven Boyrazian investigates the opportunities among Britain’s tiniest…

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£7,500 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares have rocketed upwards over the past 12 months, outpacing its rivals, but the UK banking giant could have…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2026 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2026 is off to a much stronger start for Greggs shares compared to a year ago. Could this be the…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025 was another brilliant year for Rolls-Royce shares on their massive multi-year rally! But how much money have investors made…

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£1k bags investors 813 shares in this 7%-yielding income stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar small-cap income stock is on track to hit 50 years of uninterrupted dividend increases! With a 7.2% yield…

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Up 67%! Is the FTSE 250’s Raspberry Pi the next Rolls-Royce?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Raspberry Pi share price recently exploded by over 67% in two days! But could this just be the beginning…

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How to invest £5,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing £5,000 in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025, over £21,500 profit could have been made in…

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Waiting for a stock market crash? Don’t make this fatal mistake!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing during a stock market crash can be exceptionally lucrative, but waiting for a disaster that may never come can…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market, according to experts!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about which stocks to buy right now? Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE 100 shares near the top of expert…

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Here’s the REIT I’m buying for huge and sustainable passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The strong track record and impressive expansion of dividends make this under-the-radar REIT a top choice for my income portfolio…

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1 no-brainer dividend stock to buy for lifelong passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a massive wave of baby boomers retiring, this popular UK dividend stock could see its profits explode over the…

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How to earn a tax-free second income from UK property without purchasing a buy-to-let

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to build a second income from UK property but don’t have the money for a buy-to-let? Take a look…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is in the red… and I can’t stop smiling

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After beating the market for three years in a row, my Stocks and Shares ISA is showing a loss in…

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How to try and double the State Pension with just £30 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By saving money each week and investing regularly, even someone without a lot of cash to spare can aim to…

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Will it soon be too late to buy dirt cheap FTSE shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capital migration's causing some cheap FTSE shares to start massively outperforming, but even more impressive growth could be right around…

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Want financial freedom? Here’s Warren Buffett’s wealth-building formula

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how investors can use Warren Buffett’s stock picking strategy to target financial freedom and potentially build generational wealth.

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After tanking 20% in March, is this a bargain-basement value stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-thriving FTSE stock has fallen into value stock territory as the Iran war disrupts its impressive progress. But is…

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7.3% dividend yield! A penny stock to buy for 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock offers a rare combination of huge yield with explosive share price growth potential! Here’s a top-class UK…

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How to invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how investors can aim to transform £20,000 a year into a quality seven-figure ISA portfolio that generates a £43,000…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares are on track to pay a 6.7% yield in 2026, generating a highly tempting stream of passive dividend…

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£5,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares haven’t been a terrific investment over the last five years, but has this share price weakness created…

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£500 invested in Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing to buy Legal & General shares as the dividend yield hits 8.9%! But how much money are…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

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Lloyds' shares have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five weeks. But how much money have investors made…

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FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK’s flagship FTSE 100 index has been quite volatile over the first quarter of 2026, yet it’s overall performance…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK economy and stock market are heading into some turbulent times. Zaven Boyrazian explores what steps investors can take…

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How to kick off building a £300k pension pot starting at age 50

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It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple strategy for a 50-year-old to aim…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £51,359 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide an ample second income and build a sizable nest egg at the same…

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Does a 7%+ dividend yield make B&M shares a slam-dunk buy?

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B&M shares are now paying an enormous 8.3% dividend yield! But there’s a small catch, as investment analyst Zaven Boyrazian…

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With £5,000 to invest right now, what are the top UK stocks to consider buying?

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Zaven Boyrazian runs through some of the top stocks to buy in April -- according to institutional investors -- due…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aiming to grow a seven-figure SIPP? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things get a lot easier thanks to the…

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£5,000 invested in UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares have massively outperformed over the last five years with some investors earning over 350% returns! Zaven Boyrazian…

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Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker at 0.64p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock could be sitting on top of a £125bn growth opportunity that could make early investors millionaires…

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Stock market correction 2026: an extraordinary chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 2026 stock market correction could create a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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