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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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Is now the time to consider buying Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have been on a roll, transforming a £5,000 investment 12 months ago into £8,455 today. But is the…

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Is now the time to consider buying Tesco shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have been a stellar performer over the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue? Or is it…

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What’s wrong with Aviva and its share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up by double-digits over the last 12 months, but could this momentum be about to…

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£5,000 invested in Diageo shares 110 days ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a new turnaround CEO at the helm, Diageo shares could be about to enjoy a recovery rally. But how…

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I’m ignoring gold and hunting FTSE 100 shares to buy as I aim for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With some FTSE large-caps falling, bargain shares to buy have started emerging that might deliver far better returns than gold…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.41% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are almost 30 companies in the FTSE 350 paying a 7%+ dividend yield in April, but which ones are…

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Down 98.5%! Is there any hope for penny share Synthomer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny share has lost almost all its market value in just five years, but is it about to make…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock yielding 10%+ today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for high-yield income stocks that most investors are ignoring and has spotted one 10%-plus-yielding potential…

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No savings in your 40s? Start drip feeding £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to aim for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK shares today could help…

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Should I buy this ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has one of the lowest P/E ratios in the index despite profits and margins surging higher.…

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FTSE 100: how to invest in cheap UK shares to try and double your money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap and high-quality FTSE 100 shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could…

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Experts say these are 3 top UK penny stocks to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Finding the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA can open the door to massive long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’m ignoring buy-to-let in 2026 and buying this REIT for passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs are my favourite tax-efficient way to generate healthy streams of passive income from UK real estate. Here’s one of…

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7.89% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock with its massive 7.89% yield too good to ignore? Or are there hidden risks…

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How to try and turn a £5k ISA into a £1,044.22 yearly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can generate a superb and reliable second income that grows over time. Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and which UK…

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How to invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to target a passive income of £5,439 a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just a few pounds a day in FTSE shares will build over time and could unlock a passive income…

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An unbelievable value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This value stock could generate a massive 169% return over the next 12 months, according to one expert analyst! Is…

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57,584 shares of this high-yield dividend stock pay income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares he needs to buy in this FTSE 100 financial stock to generate enough passive…

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£1,000 invested in Warren Buffett’s portfolio 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has vastly outperformed the stock market over his long investing career. But how much money have investors actually…

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£500 buys 725 shares of this 69p penny stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one under-the-radar defence penny stock that’s smashing Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems!

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Get ready for a potential stock market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The war in the Middle East impacts far more than just oil & gas prices. Zaven Boyrazian explores the potential…

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After 10 years, investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Stocks and Shares ISAs can help even the average person aim to build impressive wealth…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how to aim for £540.40 in passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down a simple investing strategy that could unlock a passive income of anywhere between £207 and £1,057...…

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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…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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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