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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

Start building lifelong passive income in 2025 with just £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Saving a fiver a day can pave the way to a £44k passive income and a portfolio worth more than…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the easyJet share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The easyJet share price appears to be significantly undervalued as investors fixate on short-term woes rather than long-term potential gains.

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the Vodafone share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the Vodafone share price jump by 30% over the next 12 months? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the Aviva share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price tumbled in the tariff-induced market turmoil, but could this have created a new buying opportunity for…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the BAE share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With EU defence spending on the rise, the BAE Systems' share price could surge… right? Not necessarily. Zaven Boyrazian digs…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the IAG share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how high the IAG share price can fly over the next 12 months and what factors investors…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the BP share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price crashed in April following the aftermath of US tariffs and tumbling oil prices. But is this…

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14.2% dividend yield! Is this FTSE income stock worth considering in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This clean energy trust offers the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350 right now, but is the double-digit payout…

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£5,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025 has been a bumpy ride for the S&P 500, tumbling towards a correction before falling further on tariff news…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 250 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has been an underperformer over the last decade, but some of its stocks have delivered explosive returns…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after multiple crashes and corrections, the FTSE 100 has still delivered impressive returns for long-term investors since 2015.

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have reaped enormous returns since the pandemic, but how much money have they actually made?…

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Investing £100 a month for 10 years could generate a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even small investors can unlock a large second income from the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how much wealth just…

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Are these the best US stocks to consider buying right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best stocks to buy could be those falling the most. Zaven Boyrazian explores the worst-performing US shares…

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These 7 unloved UK dividend stocks have a 9.3% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The energy sector isn’t getting a lot of love from investors right now, but that’s sending the yields of these…

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With US stocks shaking, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over $300bn of cash, Warren Buffett may soon start looking for long-term, bargain-buying opportunities within the US stock market.

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£5,000 invested in a SIPP 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much someone could have made in a SIPP had they invested in the last stock market crash. Is…

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ChatGPT just recommended this potentially explosive penny stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This mining and exploration penny stock's getting closer to entering production and delivering long-awaited revenue! Is it time to jump…

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Are these the best UK shares to consider buying as US stocks whiplash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores UK shares that have next to no direct exposure to US tariffs and asks whether these are…

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Have we reached the bottom of this stock market correction?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock markets worldwide crashed on fears of a new global trade war, only to quickly reverse course! Is it too…

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Investing £10,000 in income stocks will generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying high-yield dividend stocks can unlock enormous passive income in the long run, but how much money can investors make…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Marks and Spencer share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Marks and Spencer share price has hit its highest point since 2016 after more than doubling under the new…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the HSBC share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The HSBC share price is approaching a 20-year high under its new CEO as he targets $1.5bn of savings. Here…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Barclays share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays’ share price has more than tripled in the last five years as higher interest rates push up margins. But…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Competitive fears are driving the Tesco share price down, but has the market overreacted? Here are the latest analyst forecasts…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesla share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite volatility plaguing the Tesla share price, analyst forecasts remain bullish for the long run. Here’s how high the stock…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Lloyds share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has surged more than 40% over the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue? Or…

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Down 22%, this FTSE stock offers a 9.3% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy giant controls 6% of the UK’s wind power generation, offering one of the highest dividend yields…

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Forecast: here’s how far the S&P 500 could crash in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

S&P 500 stocks are getting sold off as investors panic over economic uncertainty. But how far could the index fall?…

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Is the FTSE 250 about to surge by 45%?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250’s trading at a massive discount versus historical levels. Could the underappreciated growth index enjoy an upward correction…

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Forecast: here’s how high can the FTSE 100 could climb in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s already up over 6% since the start of the year as consumer spending starts to rise, but…

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Tesla shares plummet 50% in 4 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Weaker-than-expected vehicle deliveries have continued Tesla's freefall, but is this volatility turning it into one of the best stocks to…

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Just opened a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are 10 stocks to consider buying, according to AI

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the start of a new tax year, Zaven Boyrazian uses ChatGPT to build a Stocks and Shares ISA starter…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best stocks to earn a second income and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ChatGPT's recommended these four FTSE 100 titans as the best stocks to buy for a second income, but are they…

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks have 9% yields!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the three highest-yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100, offering near-double-digit payouts. Are these screaming bargains?

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Is Warren Buffett getting ready for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Berkshire Hathaway has a record $344bn of cash sitting in the bank right now, signalling that Warren Buffett could be…

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Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s how big your SIPP needs to be

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors need to earn at least £43,100 during retirement to live comfortably. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to grow a SIPP…

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I asked ChatGPT what the best UK penny stock was. This is what it said…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can AI find winning penny stock investments? Zaven Boyrazian puts ChatGPT to the test and discovers a potentially interesting opportunity.

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Are these 3 sold-off UK shares secretly screaming buys?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite the FTSE 100 rising, there are still plenty of struggling UK shares. But are these three sold-off stocks potential…

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Is the US stock market set to crash in April?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Panic about a looming stock market crash is spreading, but what could be the tipping point? And what can investors…

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