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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

£5,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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Investing Articles

Got £500? These income shares could unlock up to £67.50 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These income shares have some of the highest dividend yields in the UK stock market, and the payouts keep flowing…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Lloyds’ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Investing Articles

Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to defy expectations, delivering robust returns to investors. But for some stock pickers, the results have…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Takeovers and buyouts have limited the FTSE 250’s growth, harming index investor returns. But for some stock pickers, 2025 has…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Investing Articles

Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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Investing Articles

£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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Investing Articles

With a 10.3% yield, am I crazy not to buy this dirt cheap dividend stock?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite having a double-digit yield, this dividend stock still makes more than enough money to sustain and expand shareholder payouts.

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Investing Articles

Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Looking for stocks to buy now? Here’s an under-the-radar winner that’s quietly dominating its industry

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best stocks to buy are often the companies that have become unpopular with investors. And right now, this niche…

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Investing Articles

The State Pension is £11,973 in 2025. How much more do you need to retire in comfort?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with potential increases in the future, the UK State Pension’s unlikely to provide enough passive income to live a…

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Investing Articles

£500 buys 307 shares in this 10.16% dividend yield stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Emerging market stocks are on fire, surging by over 26% in 2025, so far – a massive tailwind that this…

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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A £150,000 SIPP could generate a retirement passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The average pension pot among 65-74- year-olds is close to £150,000, but how much income can that generate in retirement?…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying with a 6.4% payout!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian examines why this income stock could be a terrific buy for passive income investors to consider despite weak…

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Investing Articles

I’m getting ready for a stock market meltdown

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian doesn’t know when the next stock market crash will happen. But that’s not stopping him from getting ready…

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Investing Articles

3 top UK shares to consider buying if the stock market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares are starting to pull back from their record highs. If this is the start of a new…

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Investing Articles

A company insider just bought 7,911,115 shares of this penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's almost doubled in value since the start of this year, and directors are still buying millions of…

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Investing Articles

The biggest holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the largest investment Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian has made in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and what he's…

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Investing Articles

How to target up to £1,150 a month without working by investing for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying high-quality dividend-growth shares could lead to high returns in the long run as well as a generous passive income…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE shares that could beat the S&P 500 over the next 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

US stocks could underperform in 2026, while some FTSE shares look primed to surge. Here are two that could be…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 stocks that experts are calling ‘Strong Buys’

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 250 stocks are being overlooked by most investors, but expert analysts are paying attention to these exciting discounted…

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Investing Articles

History suggests the FTSE 100 will do this after the UK Autumn Budget

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Whatever happens in the fast-approaching Autumn Budget, this FTSE 100 stock could be set to outperform and deliver solid gains…

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Investing Articles

With a 14.7% yield, is this dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's constantly hunting for high-yield dividend stocks with hidden quality and potential. Could this small-cap be a potential winner?

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How to invest £355 a month in UK shares for a second income that aims to beat the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares can offer a phenomenal path for a much better retirement lifestyle versus relying solely on the UK State…

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Investing Articles

With a 6.3% yield, here’s 1 cheap stock I bought to boost my passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he likes this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock to boost his portfolio's passive income potential with…

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I asked ChatGPT to pick the 2 best stocks to buy now, and it said…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian decided to ask artificial intelligence for some tips on which stocks to buy right now. Then he decided…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock pays a 7.34% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE blue-chip stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the UK’s flagship index. Could it be a…

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Investing Articles

30% of my SIPP is invested in 1 magnificent UK stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has a large chunk of his SIPP invested in one of the best-performing UK stocks, and he’s still…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds’ shares for a £1,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For many investors, earning a second income is the dream, but could Lloyds' shares help turn this into reality? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Buying 4,655 shares in this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 income stock can give me £1k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's looking to buy high-yield income stocks. With one of the highest payouts in the FTSE 100, could this…

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Investing Articles

1 growth stock I’m buying as the US stock market starts to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the US stock market shows signs of slipping, I'm not panicking. Instead, I'm looking to take advantage and buy…

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Investing Articles

Down over 55%, analysts expect a massive recovery from these UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a tough 2025, these UK shares are now seriously undervalued. Is this a trap? Or could investors be looking…

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As stocks plunge, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some US stocks have plunged in November, causing the wider stock market to wobble. Here's what Warren Buffett does to…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 1p for me to snap up right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This tiny penny stock is projected to almost QUADRUPLE in the next 12 months alone if management can keep the…

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If an investor puts £1,667 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how a Stocks and Shares ISA can help build long-term wealth and a stock that could…

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