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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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1 no-brainer dividend stock to buy for lifelong passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a massive wave of baby boomers retiring, this popular UK dividend stock could see its profits explode over the…

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How to earn a tax-free second income from UK property without purchasing a buy-to-let

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to build a second income from UK property but don’t have the money for a buy-to-let? Take a look…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is in the red… and I can’t stop smiling

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After beating the market for three years in a row, my Stocks and Shares ISA is showing a loss in…

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How to try and double the State Pension with just £30 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By saving money each week and investing regularly, even someone without a lot of cash to spare can aim to…

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Will it soon be too late to buy dirt cheap FTSE shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capital migration's causing some cheap FTSE shares to start massively outperforming, but even more impressive growth could be right around…

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Want financial freedom? Here’s Warren Buffett’s wealth-building formula

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how investors can use Warren Buffett’s stock picking strategy to target financial freedom and potentially build generational wealth.

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After tanking 20% in March, is this a bargain-basement value stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-thriving FTSE stock has fallen into value stock territory as the Iran war disrupts its impressive progress. But is…

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7.3% dividend yield! A penny stock to buy for 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock offers a rare combination of huge yield with explosive share price growth potential! Here’s a top-class UK…

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How to invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how investors can aim to transform £20,000 a year into a quality seven-figure ISA portfolio that generates a £43,000…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares are on track to pay a 6.7% yield in 2026, generating a highly tempting stream of passive dividend…

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£5,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares haven’t been a terrific investment over the last five years, but has this share price weakness created…

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£500 invested in Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing to buy Legal & General shares as the dividend yield hits 8.9%! But how much money are…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five weeks. But how much money have investors made…

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FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK’s flagship FTSE 100 index has been quite volatile over the first quarter of 2026, yet it’s overall performance…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK economy and stock market are heading into some turbulent times. Zaven Boyrazian explores what steps investors can take…

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How to kick off building a £300k pension pot starting at age 50

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple strategy for a 50-year-old to aim…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £51,359 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide an ample second income and build a sizable nest egg at the same…

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Does a 7%+ dividend yield make B&M shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

B&M shares are now paying an enormous 8.3% dividend yield! But there’s a small catch, as investment analyst Zaven Boyrazian…

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With £5,000 to invest right now, what are the top UK stocks to consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian runs through some of the top stocks to buy in April -- according to institutional investors -- due…

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Why building a million-pound SIPP gets easier after £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aiming to grow a seven-figure SIPP? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things get a lot easier thanks to the…

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£5,000 invested in UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares have massively outperformed over the last five years with some investors earning over 350% returns! Zaven Boyrazian…

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Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker at 0.64p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock could be sitting on top of a £125bn growth opportunity that could make early investors millionaires…

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Stock market correction 2026: an extraordinary chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 2026 stock market correction could create a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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How to aim for a £71.5k passive income from UK shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By regularly investing in UK shares you can potentially start earning sufficient passive income to stop work and enjoy a…

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SIPP vs ISA: in 5 years, investing £5,000 today could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Should you invest in a SIPP or an ISA before 5 April? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down which tax-efficient account might…

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With a 10.3% yield, could this be the FTSE 250’s best income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Which are the best FTSE income stocks to buy in 2026? I'm seeing some very nice-looking yields, but are these…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the tax burden rising, the Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income, but how much…

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Does a 7.5% yield make this passive income stock a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock offers a chunky 7.5% passive income stream for dividend investors, but there’s a small catch, as…

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£5,000 invested in Aviva shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years. Zaven Boyrazian explores just how much money…

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Should I put 100% of my money into this dividend stock for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning a diversified portfolio is usually the wisest option. But concentrating wealth in one winning dividend stock could unlock massive…

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FTSE 250 correction: a rare chance to buy cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since the last FTSE 250 correction, stock pickers have enjoyed upwards of 750% returns in less than four years! Here’s…

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says Barclays

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts at Barclays have upgraded their rating of FTSE shares and reckon the UK stock market could carry on powering…

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 on 7 April 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 has delivered gargantuan returns since the start of the 2025/26 tax year, but can it replicate this…

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Stop ‘saving’, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after a massive bull run, the FTSE 100's still filled with breathtaking buying opportunities for investors to capitalise on…

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Just opened an ISA? Here are the best shares to buy in March according to the pros

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are five of the most popular shares to buy right now along with two top stock picks from the…

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The State Pension age is rising to 67. I’m buying UK shares to protect myself!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the State Pension age rises, it's essential to find other ways to make money for retirement. That's why I'm…

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£20,000 in an ISA today can earn a second income by the summer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying quality dividend shares is a proven tactic for building a chunky second income, with the money starting to flow…

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Meet the top 10 highest-dividend-yield stocks in the FTSE 250

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2026, the UK’s flagship growth index offers a 3.4% dividend yield. But these 10 income stocks currently offer an…

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£10,000 buys 11,764 shares of this REIT, unlocking £723.49 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs offer some of the largest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange today. Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive…

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Oil surges. Stock markets fall. I’m looking to buy cheap stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It looks like volatility could soon enter the UK stock market. But this might prove an opportunity for investors to…

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