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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

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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Investing Articles

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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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK stocks to start earning a second income in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at some of the top-performing UK stocks in 2025, and shares which dividend-paying sector he thinks could…

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How I generated a 25.9% return in my SIPP in 2025 (and my strategy for 2026!)

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian managed to achieve market-beating double-digit returns in his SIPP so far in 2025. Here, he explains how and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to double the 2026 State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many ISA investors aim to earn a tax-free second income, but how much do they need to invest to double…

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How to target a passive income of £45,000 a year from UK shares and hopefully never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in top-notch British stocks, investors can generate enough passive income to eventually stop work and enjoy a…

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Up to 9.8% yield! These dividend shares unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend shares continue to maintain shareholder payouts despite having near-double-digit yields! Are they secretly passive income goldmines?

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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have more than doubled in the last three years, but will shareholders continue to get richer in 2026?…

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£15,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since Allison Kirkby became CEO in early 2024, BT shares have jumped more than 60%! But can this momentum continue…

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These are my best shares to buy in an ISA for 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has invested almost £10,000 in two companies he believes are among the best shares to buy now. Here’s…

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£5,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Retail investors are rushing to snap up Legal & General shares to unlock a near-double-digit dividend yield! Is this a…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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Got £500? These income shares could unlock up to £67.50 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These income shares have some of the highest dividend yields in the UK stock market, and the payouts keep flowing…

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Investing Articles

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Investing Articles

Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to defy expectations, delivering robust returns to investors. But for some stock pickers, the results have…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Takeovers and buyouts have limited the FTSE 250’s growth, harming index investor returns. But for some stock pickers, 2025 has…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Investing Articles

Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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Investing Articles

£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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Investing Articles

With a 10.3% yield, am I crazy not to buy this dirt cheap dividend stock?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite having a double-digit yield, this dividend stock still makes more than enough money to sustain and expand shareholder payouts.

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Looking for stocks to buy now? Here’s an under-the-radar winner that’s quietly dominating its industry

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best stocks to buy are often the companies that have become unpopular with investors. And right now, this niche…

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The State Pension is £11,973 in 2025. How much more do you need to retire in comfort?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with potential increases in the future, the UK State Pension’s unlikely to provide enough passive income to live a…

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£500 buys 307 shares in this 10.16% dividend yield stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Emerging market stocks are on fire, surging by over 26% in 2025, so far – a massive tailwind that this…

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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A £150,000 SIPP could generate a retirement passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The average pension pot among 65-74- year-olds is close to £150,000, but how much income can that generate in retirement?…

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Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying with a 6.4% payout!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian examines why this income stock could be a terrific buy for passive income investors to consider despite weak…

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Investing Articles

I’m getting ready for a stock market meltdown

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian doesn’t know when the next stock market crash will happen. But that’s not stopping him from getting ready…

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3 top UK shares to consider buying if the stock market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares are starting to pull back from their record highs. If this is the start of a new…

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A company insider just bought 7,911,115 shares of this penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's almost doubled in value since the start of this year, and directors are still buying millions of…

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The biggest holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the largest investment Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian has made in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and what he's…

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How to target up to £1,150 a month without working by investing for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying high-quality dividend-growth shares could lead to high returns in the long run as well as a generous passive income…

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