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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

This ex-penny stock skyrocketed 900% in 2020! Is it about to surge again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This subdued hydrogen penny stock was hot in 2020, but with demand for green hydrogen rising in Europe, can the…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy in March? Here are 3 to consider

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares three cheap-looking stocks he’s considering buying as long-term investment opportunities while the valuations remain cheap.

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3 of the safest dividend stocks in the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three dividend stocks have been hiking shareholder payouts for more than two decades in a row, but does that…

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As growth stocks turn volatile, it’s time to heed Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors should consider seeking the advice of expert investors like Warren Buffett when navigating volatile stock market conditions.

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If a 50-year-old puts £750 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £750 in a SIPP each month could generate a pension pot worth anywhere between £259,528 and £602,410 in just…

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5 US stocks making investors richer in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five US stocks have doubled investors’ money in just 12 months! But can these gains continue throughout the rest…

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These 5 UK shares have made most investors poorer… for now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In the last six months, these five UK shares have crippled investment portfolios with losses of 40%-68%! But are these…

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3 tempting growth stocks to consider before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m looking to make the most of this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 5 April deadline. Here…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help investors retire 10 years earlier

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates the explosive difference in returns smart investors can achieve by investing during a stock market crash.

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If investors buy £500 of stocks each month, here’s how much passive income they could earn

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 a month could be the key to earning a near-£50k passive income with index funds, but here’s how…

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Investors can aim for a £1,000 monthly second income starting with a £20k ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the ISA deadline fast approaching, Zaven Boyrazian explores how investors can aim to earn a £12,000 second income in…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Nvidia stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Nvidia stock price has exploded in recent years, but is it too late to consider buying? Zaven Boyrazian dives…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares are on fire, skyrocketing by over 70% as profits surge, but could this just be the tip of…

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£5,000 invested in BP shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility begins to surround BP shares as management announces a drastic change in strategy to bring down net debt.

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In 1 year, £5,000 invested in Tesla Stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesla stock's in freefall, tumbling by over 40% in just a few months, but could this be an attractive buying…

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12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last year, Tesco shares have rewarded shareholders with a staggering 40% return before dividends. Can it repeat this…

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£5,000 invested in BT shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are up 50% in a year, but can this momentum continue into 2026? Here’s how much money investors…

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Prediction: in 1 year, £5,000 invested in Lloyds shares today could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have surged by over 50%, but will this upward momentum continue? Here’s where the bank stock might be…

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At 8.5%, is this dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of Britain’s leading homebuilders just rewarded shareholders with a juicy 8.5% dividend yield, but will these generous payments last?

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 2 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last two years, the S&P 500 has provided investors with smashing gains of 25% per year, outpacing even…

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Down 35%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 10.2% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy business offers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250, and it might be…

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At a 10.3% yield, is the FTSE 100’s largest dividend worth considering today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s filled with terrific income opportunities, but this evolving insurance firm currently offers the biggest payout in 2025.

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This former penny stock’s up over 1,000%! Can it 10x again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This electronics supplier has skyrocketed out of penny stock territory, thanks to a new and growing partnership with Elon Musk’s…

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Here’s 1 share I’m avoiding while searching for the top stocks to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Robotics and automation are highly lucrative, but this UK enterprise has a lot left to prove before I’ll consider adding…

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My largest dividend stock investment is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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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