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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

£20,000 invested in Vodafone shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are beating the market so far in 2025 as its UK and African businesses continue to outperform. But…

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Didn’t buy BT shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025 so far, rewarding shareholders with chunky returns. But can this…

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£20,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares are very popular among UK investors, but how much money are they actually making? And could there…

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Didn’t buy Tesco shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Value retailers are stealing market share from supermarket giants, but Tesco's holding its ground and outperforming expectations.

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Didn’t buy Barclays shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares are on the rise, beating the FTSE 100 by 4.6 times since the start of 2025, but what…

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£20,000 invested in BP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With this oil & gas giant returning to its roots, BP shares have charged ahead over the last five years,…

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Didn’t buy Lloyds’ shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have thrashed the FTSE 100's performance, delivering more than three times the gains in 2025, so far. But…

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Rolls-Royce shares to reach £14.40!? Here’s what the latest forecasts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The analyst team at Citigroup have raised their profit guidance and now expects Rolls-Royce shares to continue surging by another…

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10% yields?! These income shares have some of the biggest dividends on the London stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are lots of income shares offering double-digit yields today, but are these too good to be true? Zaven Boyrazian…

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How much do you need to invest in FTSE shares to target a £30k passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index investors could need up to £910,000 to unlock a £30,000 dividend income. But by picking individual stocks, this could…

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3 S&P 500 stocks that could survive a stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about a potential US stock market crash? Here are three top S&P 500 stocks to research that might help…

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After crashing 40% last month, is this stock now the biggest bargain in the FTSE 250?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 business recently discovered an error in its accounting that sent the stock price crashing! But have investors…

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Up 25%, investors are rushing to buy this FTSE 100 comeback stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 giant's now the third most popular investment among UK investors after rising by double-digits. Is now the…

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Up 75%, is this still one of the best stocks to consider buying in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This gold mining enterprise is firing on all cylinders with record profits, but could it still be one of the…

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Get ready for a US stock market correction, say the experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the biggest stock market names are cautioning investors that a potential correction could be on the horizon. What…

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Here’s what UK stocks SIPP millionaires are buying!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to know which UK stocks the elite SIPP millionaires are buying today? Zaven Boyrazian explores the most popular picks…

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Down 50%, this UK stock offers a 14.1% dividend yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved language expert offers one of the highest dividend yields on the British stock market right now as management…

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Is this 9.7%-yielding second income opportunity too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

At 9.7%, this is one of the highest-yielding income stocks in the FTSE 100. So should investors be rushing to…

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Hedge funds are betting big against these struggling UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most heavily shorted UK shares on the market in 2025. But why are hedge funds so pessimistic?…

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£500 buys 726 shares in this 10.7%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest a small lump sum? This under-the-radar income stock now offers a double-digit dividend yield, but is it…

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How much retirement income do you need to live comfortably in 2025 (and beyond)?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover what it takes to live a comfortable retirement in the UK, and how investing in a SIPP could be…

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£20,000 invested with Warren Buffett at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has almost doubled the returns of the stock market since the 1960s, but has this winning streak continued…

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A $5.4bn growth opportunity!? Is this penny stock a millionaire-maker at 55p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar UK penny stock has barely scratched the surface of what could be an explosive growth opportunity with millionaire-making…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA might just grow between 12% and almost 40% over the next…

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How much do you need to invest to aim for a £20,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how to start earning a long-term passive income on the path towards financial freedom by making smart investments in…

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By 2026, the Lloyds share price could transform £10,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is gaining momentum, earning investors a 50% return since the start of 2025. But how much…

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By 2026, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising 113% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed a £5,000 investment into over £10,000.…

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Investors with £5,000 in these UK dividend shares are earning a yield of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK dividend shares are incredibly unpopular with investors right now, even as cash flows continue to comfortably fund enormous…

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Could investors unlock £1,500 passive income instantly with these 3 FTSE Shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares offer some of the highest yields among large-cap UK stocks, unlocking a potentially sustainable and chunky long-term…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth by 2029

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in the S&P 500 has doubled to £40,000 over the last five years! Could the US stock…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has underperformed in the last five years, but some smart stock pickers have still made a small…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth by 2027

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could grow as much as 44% by 2027, according to the latest forecasts! But…

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10 years of payout hikes! This dividend stock now pays a 9.2% yield to long-term investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This renewable energy dividend stock's massively unpopular with investors right now, yet it offers one of the highest yields in…

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S&P 500 to surge to 7,100? Are we secretly at the start of a new bull market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts are raising their price targets for the S&P 500 despite economic concerns. Do they know something most investors…

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At a P/E of 7, this FTSE 250 stock offers a near-7% yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling FTSE 250 value retailer's been thrown into the gutter and now trades at a dirt cheap P/E ratio!…

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7.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 income stock a screaming buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This insurance giant's hitting performance targets two years early and now offers one of the highest dividend yields in the…

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Here’s the stock that Warren Buffett’s buying hand over fist in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite being an overall net seller of stocks in 2025, Warren Buffett has also been snapping up shares of this…

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After crashing 55%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This media giant’s struggling, but with a new leader taking over, could a potential comeback make it one of the…

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Just turned 40? Here’s how much you could have by retirement if you invest £500 a month via a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about having enough money to retire on? Investing regularly with a SIPP could potentially build a multi-million-pound nest egg!

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This beaten-down UK stock pays a near-9% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has had a rough time of late but with dividends still flowing the yield’s now one…

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