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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

Down almost 40%, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock just hit record revenues, yet the stock's falling! Has weak investor sentiment created a lucrative long-term…

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A $236bn growth opportunity!? Is this FTSE 100 stock about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock could be on the verge of stealing enormous chunks of market share from some of the…

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At 207%, the Warren Buffett indicator says the stock market could crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's famous market valuation indicator has reached dangerous levels in 2025! Here's what the world's greatest investor's doing now.

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Should investors buy this dirt cheap stock to start generating passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a 6.9% dividend yield, this unloved FTSE 250 enterprise is starting to look like a dirt cheap stock capable…

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Up 134%! Could this be one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High gold prices and production volumes have sent the shares of this FTSE 100 mining giant flying! Could it be…

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How much money do you need in a SIPP to target a £5,000 monthly retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how to start aiming for financial freedom by leveraging the power of intelligent investing with a SIPP to aim…

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7.6% dividend yield but down 25%! Could this be a FTSE bargain to snap up now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Market turbulence has caused this FTSE 250 asset manager to tumble, but with a well-funded balance sheet, could the high…

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Buying 840 of these shares unlocks a £500 second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With just £5,700, investors can start earning a £500 second income that could also deliver impressive capital gains if this…

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£5,000 buys 1,235 shares in this 9.8%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores one income stock that’s performed terribly in 2025, but could be getting ready to rebound with an…

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How much money do you need to invest to build a £100,000 pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

No savings at 50? Discover how to aim towards building a six-figure pension pot and unlock a more comfortable retirement…

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1 no-brainer UK share to consider buying with £3,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are three of the most popular UK shares being bought by British investors, but are they actually good investments…

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Meet the 9p penny stock that’s crushing the stock market in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock’s outperforming the FTSE 100 by almost six times since 2025 began! Is it worth a look…

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market each month to aim for £1m

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aiming to become a stock market millionaire and quit the day job? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target financial freedom…

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How much do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover what it takes to achieve financial freedom in the UK, and how to get there with just £500 a…

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How much money do you need to aim for a £37,430 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to replace your salary with passive income? Discover how to start building long-term wealth in the stock market to…

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How many Aviva shares do investors need to buy to aim for a £10,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have reached their highest point since 2008, but the dividend yield continues to outpace the FTSE 100. How…

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REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As dividend yields approach their highest point in over a decade, Zaven Boyrazian thinks REITs could be a highly lucrative…

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Prediction: if an investor buys 1,000 Vodafone shares today, here’s how much money they could make in 12 months…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are on their first bull run in three years! Is now the time to consider buying the telecoms…

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If an investor buys 500 BT shares today, here’s how much money they could earn from dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even as BT shares rally, the dividend yield remains attractive and potentially poised to grow in the long run. Here’s…

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How much passive income do 1,000 National Grid shares generate?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after resetting dividends, National Grid shares continue to pay a tasty 4.5% yield, but just how much money are…

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Prediction: if an investor buys 500 Tesco shares today, here’s how much money they might make in 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are up by double digits in 2025, but how much higher could the retail giant climb? And how…

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How many Barclays shares do investors need to buy to target a £1,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares in Barclays have been rising so the dividend yield has been falling. But how many shares does an investor…

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How many BP shares do investors need to buy to aim for a £1,000 dividend income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing into BP shares right now to capitalise on its impressive 6% dividend yield. But is this actually…

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Prediction: if an investor buys 500 Rolls-Royce shares today, here’s how much they might make in 12 months…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have skyrocketed by over 1,000% since 2020, but for investors buying shares today, how much money could they…

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After crashing 20% in a day, is this a dirt cheap growth stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With investors overreacting to short-term headwinds, has this construction materials business transformed into a potential bargain recovery growth stock?

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9.9% yield! Time to consider buying shares in this income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This £2.9bn independent oil & gas enterprise has boosted production by over 160% in one year, sending dividends flying! Is…

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How much do you need to invest in FTSE shares to target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning a chunky second income from the stock market with FTSE shares? Zaven Boyrazian explores how much…

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Hunting for the best shares to buy before a market tumble? Here are 3 crucial tips

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With fears of a stock market correction on the horizon, now looks like a terrific time to search for the…

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Analysts think this 5.2%-yielding dividend stock could be up to 85% undervalued!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Bullish forecasts from institutional analysts suggest this unloved dividend stock could almost double if its latest takeover meets expectations!

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Down 45% in 2025! What’s going on with the share price of this S&P 500 icon?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 stock’s taken a bit of a battering in 2025 as guidance failed to keep up with expectations.…

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Down 56%, could this FTSE 250 stock be a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 homebuilder has been beaten to a pulp, but could it now present a potentially explosive recovery opportunity…

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These are the 5 riskiest FTSE 100 shares, according to experts…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What are the riskiest FTSE 100 stocks in 2025? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest market consensus to see if a…

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Worried about a market crash in 2025? These could be among the best stocks to consider buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Knowing which stocks are the best to buy during a market crash or correction can help investors build major long-term…

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How many Lloyds shares do investors need to buy to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares will grow their dividends by 10% in 2025, say forecasts. But how much would investors need to spend…

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2 still-cheap stocks to consider as UK shares reach record highs!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the stock market reaching a new all-time high, there are still plenty of cheap stocks to capitalise on,…

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How much do you need to invest in a SIPP when aiming to retire a millionaire?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to retire a millionaire? Here’s how much money investors need to inject into a SIPP when aiming to build…

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Down 55% in 5 years, but this FTSE stock offers a 9.5% dividend yield for income investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling emerging market investment group has taken some heavy blows to its share price, but the dividend yield remains…

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Aiming for a £5,000 second income? Here’s how much you need to invest

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how much money investors need to start earning a £5,000 second income, and one stock that…

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£500 buys 251 shares in this 10.1%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got some cash sitting in the bank? This under-the-radar energy stock offers a ginormous yield that could be on track…

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To live comfortably, here’s how big your pension might need to be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Everyone knows that building a chunky pension is key to a comfortable retirement. But how much money do you actually…

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