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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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My largest dividend stock investment is…

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Zaven Boyrazian shares his biggest dividend stock position, and this is why he remains bullish on this little-known enterprise that…

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As the US stock market tumbles, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's gone through multiple stock market crashes and corrections. Here’s his advice for navigating volatile markets.

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3 top-notch dividend stocks to consider for a bigger, better SIPP

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Looking to generate a long-term retirement income in a SIPP with dividends? Zaven Boyrazian shares his three favourite income ideas…

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I’ve got £3k and I’m on the hunt for cheaper US stocks to buy in March

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Zaven Boyrazian's exploring his options to invest some of his spare cash. Could this falling US tech stock be his…

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These 5 UK shares are making investors richer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In the last six months, these five UK shares have sent portfolios flying by over 70%, but such gains could…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago is now worth…

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How much money have investors made over the last decade with their Stocks and Shares ISAs? Zaven Boyrazian crunches the…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2025. I’m still buying bargain shares today

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The US stock market's wobbled in recent weeks, and talk of another crash is getting louder. Here’s why Zaven Boyrazian's…

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How investors can put £500 a month in an ISA to target passive income of £26.5k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in an S&P 500 index tracker is a great way to build a passive income stream, but there may…

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BP share price to surge by 70% in 12 months!? How realistic is that forecast?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Brand new analyst forecasts predict that the BP share price could rise considerably next year! Should investors consider buying this…

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BT share price to double in 2025!? Here are the most up-to-date forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is up more than 40% over the last eight months with some analysts predicting it could…

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Rolls-Royce share price to hit 850p!? Here are the latest expert projections

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts predict the Rolls-Royce share price could surge by another 50% in the next 12 months as free cash flow…

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Could the Lloyds share price crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds is facing a financial scandal potentially landing the bank with a massive customer compensation bill that could send its…

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Is this the new Shopify? Why I just bought this explosive growth stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is on Zaven Boyrazian’s best-stocks-to-buy-now list because of its explosive potential to deliver Shopify-like returns!

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At 17.7%, this energy stock has the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oil & gas enterprise has promised $500m worth of dividends in 2024 and 2025, pushing its yield to the…

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This S&P 500 stock just hit $1 trillion! Which one will be next?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This often-overlooked semiconductor business just surpassed a $1trn market capitalisation as demand for its AI chips explodes to record highs!

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Down 70% with a P/E of 3.5! Is this FTSE 250 stock on the verge of a MASSIVE comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motor finance lenders are getting a second chance in court that could avoid £30bn in penalties. Is this FTSE 250…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50% with a forward P/E of just 6.6! Is it a screaming buy for me?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 homebuilder surged 40% during most of 2024 before crashing, creating what looks like a lucrative buying opportunity.…

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Here are the 10 BIGGEST investments in Warren Buffett’s portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Almost 90% of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is invested in just 10 stocks. Zaven Boyrazian explores his highest-conviction ideas.

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How to target a £100,000 second income starting with just £1,000

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Zaven Boyrazian explains the various strategies investors can use to try and earn a £100,000 second income in the stock…

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My 5 BIGGEST Stocks and Shares ISA investments for 2025 and beyond

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Zaven Boyrazian shares his largest Stocks and Shares ISA investments made this year. Each has explosive growth potential, but they…

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Should investors consider these 30 dividend stocks for their SIPP for ENORMOUS retirement income?

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Zaven Boyrazian shares the growing list of British stocks hiking dividends for more than 20 years in a row that…

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Are these the best 10 UK shares to consider buying and holding in 2025?

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Here are the best-performing UK shares for the second half of 2024. Can they maintain their upward trajectory? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Will the stock market crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some think there could be a stock market crash next year. Should investors heed the warnings or ignore them? Here’s…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock skyrocketed 1,400% in early 2024! But will the group’s latest operational progress send the shares even higher…

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Here are 5 of the most popular passive income stocks investors are buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most bought passive income stocks in December, but are they truly good investments? Zaven Boyrazian looks at…

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£5,000 invested in Amazon shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Amazon shares collapsed almost 50% in 2022, but since then, the online retailer and cloud computing giant's been on a…

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8.6% dividend yield! A dirt cheap FTSE 250 REIT to buy and hold for passive income?

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Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a cheap renewable energy REIT paying a monster dividend yield to shareholders that’s…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have generated more than four times the returns of the FTSE 100 in the past two years! So…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla shares during its IPO would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors in Tesla’s IPO are now millionaires, but how much money have they actually made? And is it too late…

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£5,000 invested in BT shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are outperforming the FTSE 100 by quite a wide margin over the last two years! Is the telecommunications…

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Looking for the best shares to buy? Here are 2 I’ve got my eye on

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Are these the best cybersecurity shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian explores two rising stars in his portfolio with explosive…

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A no-brainer S&P 500 stock to buy and hold for the next decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 monopoly stock may not be cheap, but its long-term potential more than justifies its premium valuation. Can…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

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Zaven Boyrazian points out two FTSE 250 shares he’d stay well away from in 2025, no matter how tempting their…

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Down 40% in a year, could this be the next FTSE 100 comeback story?

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Zaven Boyrazian explains why this FTSE 100 stock's down by almost half and why a potential comeback might be just…

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There are now 4,850 ISA millionaires! Here are the stocks and shares they’ve been buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? What better way to try than to study the thousands of…

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Entering 2025 with no savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By applying lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett, the days of having no savings in the bank could soon be…

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Here’s how to start earning a second income with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With multiple routes to earning a passive income, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to unlock a second income stream with dividend…

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5 simple steps for targeting a £1,000,000 SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Through regular contributions and careful monitoring, investors can target a seven-figure long-term SIPP to improve their retirement quality of life.

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2 UK shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK shares seem to have robust long-term tailwinds, but they’re also tackling headwinds that could result in less-than-impressive investment…

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Will the stock market rise in 2025, and how high could it go?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's up by double digits, but can it maintain its momentum in 2025? And which stocks should investors…

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