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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

3 beaten-down UK shares to consider before the rebound!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores three UK shares that are lagging the market in 2025, and wonders whether a potential long-term buying…

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As the US stock market looks vulnerable, I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has suffered through all the major crashes and corrections of the last 60 years, beating the market in…

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After crashing 60%, is this penny stock now a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's one of the worst-performing UK shares of 2025 that's fallen into penny stock territory. But could now be the…

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£5,000 invested in the stock market 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For some investors, the stock market has delivered transformative gains, potentially even turning a £5,000 stake into as much as…

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In 5 years, £20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Realistically, how much money can investors expect to earn in their Stocks and Shares ISA between now and 2030? Zaven…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how to unlock up to £4.5k in passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a large pile of savings, it’s possible to instantly unlock a chunky passive income in less than a day.…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to stop working and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Imagine quitting work and enjoying a life of financial freedom with FTSE 100 dividends. Is this just a pipe dream,…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £3,000 monthly retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how to start building a long-term retirement income in a SIPP by investing intelligently in quality businesses to head…

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Just turned 50? At retirement, investing £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing around £500 a month with a Stocks and Shares ISA can build a pension pot worth anywhere between £145,410…

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How much passive income can you potentially earn by investing £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Everyone talks about investing in dividend stocks to make a passive income, but how much money can investors actually earn?…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Avoiding risky FTSE shares can help keep volatility to a minimum. Zaven Boyrazian explores the five riskiest stocks on the…

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After its share price crashed 20% in a day, is this a bargain basement growth stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar UK tech growth stock’s going through a lot of volatility, but have the swings in its share price…

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Putting £10,000 into income shares could instantly unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing is a terrific way to earn money without having to work for it. But how much can investors actually…

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After crashing up to 43% are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best shares to buy can often be found among the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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Is the S&P 500 heading towards a market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are three main catalysts that could trigger a market downturn for the S&P 500 in 2025. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 500%! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce isn't the only business delivering an impressive turnaround. This FTSE 250 growth stock has surged 500% since July 2020!

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The FTSE 100 could jump to 9,800 this year! 2 cheap stocks to consider before any surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 could deliver a total return of over 20% in 2025, according to one set of analysts! Whether…

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Will the Greggs share price recover to £30?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greggs share price used to sit firmly above £30, but now it's close to half of that. What happened?…

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Rolls-Royce share price: are we near the peak?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After surging almost 1,000% in five years, has the Rolls-Royce share price become overvalued? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest analyst…

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Could the Barclays share price reach £5? Here’s what needs to happen

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Barclays share price has jumped over 50% in a year, but can it repeat this performance and climb to…

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Can the BP share price reach £5? Here’s what needs to happen

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hoping for the BP share price to reach £5? This could be possible, according to analysts, but several things need…

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Investing Articles

If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, they could have £2.3m at retirement!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting early, picking wisely and investing £500 a month from age 30 might just lead to a multi-million-pound Stocks and…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the Lloyds share price to reach £1

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up 40% since the start of the year, but could it continue to climb all…

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Start putting £700 each month into a SIPP to try and retire as a millionaire!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing £700 a month using a SIPP, even someone in their 40s with no savings might retire a millionaire.…

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3 cheap dividend stocks I bought for a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of cash-rich dividend stocks at juicy discounts today. Zaven Boyrazian explores three that he's added to his…

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With a 10.1% dividend yield, could this FTSE 250 share be an income gold mine?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

At 10.1%, this unloved FTSE income stock has one of the highest dividend yields on the market. And if conditions…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says will be the ultimate growth industry!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett is well aware of the growth potential artificial intelligence offers, but in his mind, it’s not the biggest…

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4,985 shares of this FTSE dividend star pay an income equal to the State Pension!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares investors would have to buy to generate enough income to match the UK State…

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£500 buys me 407 shares in this 8.2%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one underappreciated income stock offering an enormous yield that could be set…

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Does this ex-penny stock have the potential to almost double?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar mining stock has doubled in the last 12 months, lifting it out of penny stock territory. But could…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how that can unlock a £255 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ever wondered how to turn a lump sum of savings into a chunky second income? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple…

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Get ready for a US stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Experts are waving the red flag on the US stock market and economy, warning of an impending crash. Should investors…

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These are the 5 most bought UK shares in the last month…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the most popular UK shares British investors are rushing to buy this month. But are they actually good…

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Want a £50k passive income? Here’s how big your portfolio needs to be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even small investors can go on to earn a £50,000 passive income by focusing on a simple long-term investment strategy.…

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Will the Aviva share price reach £10? Here’s what needs to happen

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With profits potentially set to double by the end of 2026, could the Aviva share price do the same and…

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After crashing 60% this FTSE value stock looks filthy cheap with a P/E of just 9.2!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE's filled with value stocks, but one company in particular is trading at a 50% discount to its historical…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the National Grid share price to try and reach £20

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If management continues to successfully execute its turnaround strategy, the National Grid share price could eventually climb to £20!

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Could the Vodafone share price reach £1 in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Vodafone share price is slowly rising as recovery signs begin to emerge. But could the stock soon reach £1…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the BT share price to reach £5

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is up 40% in the last 12 months, but could this be just the beginning of…

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What needs to happen for the Tesco share price to reach £5?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is up 27% in 12 months, but could this double-digit growth continue to £5? Zaven Boyrazian…

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