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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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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £100k passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how much investors need to put aside each month to potentially earn a six-figure tax-free passive…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the M&G share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As costs fall, is the M&G share price getting primed for a surge? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest analyst forecasts…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Centrica share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Centrica share price is up by double digits, but analyst forecasts suggest it may still have some room for…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Phoenix Group share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Phoenix Group share price is on the march as management raises its 2026 targets. But how has this affected…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Legal & General share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price could be on track to surpass 300p in 2025, based on analyst projections. But…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is on fire as earnings beat expectations and management raises guidance. But can the stock continue…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the BT share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One analysts says the BT share price could reach 299p by this time next year! Is this forecast too good…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, AstraZeneca’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AstraZeneca is making a $1bn investment for the long term, but what lies in store for investors over the next…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, National Grid’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With its £60bn restructuring plan under way, analyst forecasts are growing more bullish on the National Grid share price. Here…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITV’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ITV now has one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms in the UK, but how far can its share price climb?…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITM Power’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After falling 95% in the last four years, is this hydrogen business on the verge of an explosive comeback? Here…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, Ocado’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ocado share price keeps falling as losses continue to disappoint, but could that be about to change? Here are…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are up almost 800% since the start of 2023, but can they keep going? Zaven Boyrazian dives into…

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13.2% dividend yield! Is this a trap or a brilliant income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved oil & gas producer comes with the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350. Yet can this payout…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money could investors make capitalising on the S&P 500’s volatility? Zaven Boyrazian explores what lies in store over…

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A dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock to consider buying today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 could be perfectly positioned to thrive over the next five years, and this stock might be one…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's beating the S&P 500 by almost double digits right now, but could this upward momentum continue into…

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3 steps to turn an empty ISA into a potential £45k second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British investors can leverage the power of an ISA to earn a chunky, long-term second income, entirely tax-free! Zaven Boyrazian…

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US stocks: a rare chance to profit from volatility?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the US stock market falls, Zaven Boyrazian looks at the biggest losers for possible buying opportunities. Could this be…

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Hunting for the best shares to buy? Analysts think this stock might be about to double!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This aerospace supplier’s share price might be on the verge of doubling! Is this forecast too good to be true,…

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5 dividend stocks yielding 8.9% on average!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five dividend stocks currently offer the highest yields in the FTSE 100. Are they traps, or lucrative income opportunities…

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As the US stock market dives, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett appears to have successfully predicted the ongoing US stock market correction, so what’s he doing now to profit…

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Forget gold! I’d aim for a million with a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The price of gold is surging, but its long-term lacklustre performance might make it a poor performer within a SIPP.…

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At 108p, is this one of the best ex-penny stocks to consider buying today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After an 800% surge, can this former penny stock continue to skyrocket in 2025 and beyond? Zaven Boyrazian explores the…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to consider buying with just £100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK shares are the most popular among British investors right now, but are they screaming bargains or risky traps?…

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12 months from now, £5,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could make an enormous difference to investor wealth over the next…

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US stock market correction: a rare chance to get richer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how to leverage the recent stock market volatility to propel a portfolio to new heights and create long-term wealth…

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Investing £5,000 today could generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

£5,000 is more than enough to build a passive income stream in the stock market, but how much can investors…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the IAG share price could reach as high as…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The IAG share price has almost doubled in the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue in 2025? Zaven…

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Prediction: in 12 months, here’s where the Glencore share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The performance of Glencore’s share price has been lacklustre, to say the least. But could all that change over the…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the Taylor Wimpey share price could reach…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can Britain’s reformed planning scheme send the Taylor Wimpey share price into overdrive? Here’s what the latest analyst forecasts predict.

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Aviva share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva is preparing to swallow its £3.7bn acquisition of Direct Line -- where could the share price end up 12…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Shell share price hasn’t moved much in the last 12 months, but analyst forecasts predict that could change significantly…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the easyJet share price might be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the latest analyst forecasts for the easyJet share price. Will the travel stock take off to the skies…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New forecasts show the Vodafone share price could double by March 2026! Is the telecommunications stock currently a screaming buy?

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Want a 9% dividend yield? This lucrative income stock might be one to consider

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy trust is offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250. Is this a…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is off to a rocky start in 2025, but the volatility may have created buying opportunities for…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have FTSE 250 investors made so far this year? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the performance of the…

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After crashing 30%, is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 giant?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 enterprise has found itself in the doghouse after failing to impress with its latest results. But is…

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Aim to earn a £50k second income in retirement by investing just this much each month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a small monthly investment, it’s possible to earn a £50k second income with a successful investment strategy and…

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