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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

Could missing this dividend stock in 2025 be a costly mistake?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Before 2022, this dividend stock was beating the market by more than four times! Could it be about to do…

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This £10k ISA strategy could one day unlock a £10k second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following this simple strategy, investors could already be earning more than a £10,000 second income stream in 2025.

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This SIPP strategy turned £5,000 into a small fortune! Could it work again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to grow a SIPP investment portfolio by six times? Zaven Boyrazian explores a strategy that’s delivered enormous returns when…

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These FTSE giants are crushing Warren Buffett! Can they keep it up in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett almost tripled investors' money in the last five years, yet these FTSE stocks have done even better! Zaven…

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8.5% dividend yield! Should investors consider buying this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE renewable energy giant's fallen out of fashion, but it now offers one of the highest sustainable dividend yields…

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Is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock could almost triple its earnings by 2026 if it successfully executes a turnaround strategy, potentially sending its…

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3 reasons the US stock market could crash in September 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some major red flags are emerging in the US stock market that could trigger a crash at the end of…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in 2020 could now be a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much passive income could UK investors enjoy today if they'd capitalised on cheap valuations in 2020? Zaven Boyrazian crunches…

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Buying 10,000 Vodafone shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have had a rough ride, with dividends slashed in half. But with its turnaround making steady progress, is…

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Buying 1,000 Aviva shares generates an income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares could be primed to thrive in the long run if its takeover of Direct Line is a success,…

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At today’s price, buying 1,000 British American Tobacco shares generates a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tobacco companies may not be popular, but the British American Tobacco share price is on the rise, along with its…

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Buying 750 Phoenix shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Phoenix shares offer one of the largest yields in the FTSE 100, but could dividends grow even larger by 2029?…

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Buying 500 Unilever shares generates a hands-free income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Unilever shares are among the most popular dividend stocks in the UK, but how much money can investors start earning…

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Buying 10,000 BT shares generates a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are up more than 40% as the telecommunications giant gets back on track, but what does this all…

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Buying 10,000 Tesco shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are marching higher as the supermarket continues to dominate the grocery retail space, but how much income can…

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These are the 5 ‘safest’ shares on the London Stock Exchange

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has been scouring the London Stock Exchange for the 'safest' UK shares. Here are the top five he…

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This FTSE stock tanked 25% — now it’s paying a juicy 9.6% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250, this financial enterprise could be a lucrative income opportunity…

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£10,000 to invest in the S&P 500? Here’s how much money investors have made in 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

US stocks are outperforming UK shares when looking at the S&P 500, but how much money have investors been making…

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Want to invest £10,000 in the FTSE 250? Here’s how much money investors have made in five years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has underperformed in recent years, but some stock pickers have still earned tremendous market-beating returns since June…

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Thinking of investing £10,000 in the FTSE 100? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has generated a double-digit gain since the start of the year, but some stock pickers have already…

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£10,000 invested in the Dow Jones 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Dow Jones index has quietly been helping investors build wealth over the last five years, but how much money…

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£250k in savings? Here’s how to instantly unlock a £20,750 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More than 250,000 people in the UK have over £250,000 saved up that can be used to instantly start earning…

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Forget the State Pension! Here’s how to target a comfortable retirement income with £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The British State Pension is nowhere near enough money to enjoy a comfortable retirement today. Here's what investors can do…

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This UK stock has beaten Warren Buffett by 7x over the last 20 years!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has made some stellar investments over the years, but he seems to have missed one of Britain’s biggest…

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3 reliable UK dividend stocks that investors own for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are some of the most popular dividend stocks in the UK with long track records of reliability. But are…

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Down 36%, is this US growth stock about to surge again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Growth stocks can be volatile, but sometimes that creates a buying opportunity. Zaven Boyrazian explores one business he’s just added…

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This FTSE hidden gem now has a stunning 7.4% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the FTSE reaching record highs in 2025, there are still plenty of massive under-the-radar dividend yields to take…

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235% forecast return! Is this penny stock about to make investors richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock is expected to surge if management’s turnaround strategy continues to hit milestones. Is this a stock…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A SIPP can be a great way to build up a nest egg for a more comfortable retirement. But what…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple, proven strategy to help this goal…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in large-cap UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Large-cap UK shares have been outperforming since June 2020, and some have delivered triple-digit gains. Here’s how much investors have…

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£10,000 invested in the US stock market 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to know how much money investors have made since June 2020? Zaven Boyrazian explores the successes and failures of…

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Investing £5 a day could generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Putting aside only £5 a day to buy top-notch dividend stocks can unlock a chunky passive income while also building…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BT share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As BT starts delivering on its turnaround strategy with a massive surge in free cash flow on the horizon, what…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BP share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a bold strategic reset, can the BP share price start catching up to its outperforming rivals? And if so,…

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Rolls-Royce: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price, along with its dividend, could be on the verge of surging once again as a major…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: in 1 year, the Aviva share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up almost 25% since April as management progresses towards its 2026 targets. But can the…

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The Barclays share price is up 50% in a year! Can it keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest analyst forecasts anticipate more double-digit growth for the Barclays share price, but not everyone’s convinced.

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These 5 UK shares could supercharge investors’ pension savings by 21.7% in just 1 year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These 5 FTSE 100 stocks have some of the highest projected share price gains for the next 12 months that…

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This FTSE stock tanked 40% — now it’s paying out a handsome 11.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As North Sea oil & gas producers struggle to navigate windfall taxes, this FTSE 250 stock's getting ready to rebound…

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