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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

Here’s the growth forecast for BP shares for 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

City analysts expect BP shares to climb by double digits through to 2025! Does that make this energy giant a…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a terrific run in 2024, almost doubling in value. The big question now is,…

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Where might the Lloyds share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price slides as a rival receives an unfavourable court ruling, but does this mean a buying opportunity…

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UK shares to buy now: with a £1,000 lump sum, here’s what I’d do

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian talks through how he’d look for the best shares to buy now for his portfolio and identifies one…

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34% dividend yield for holders since 2004!? A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK income stock has been hiking shareholder payouts for decades, so much so that its dividend yield for investors…

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I’d drip feed £500 a month into the FTSE 250 to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 in a FTSE 250 index fund each month can be a great way to build wealth, but it…

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Up 180% in a year! Is the fastest-growing FTSE 100 share still a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing FTSE 100s stock of 2024 so far, almost tripling in the last 12 months. But is…

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1 S&P 500 company from my ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this cheap-looking S&P 500 growth enterprise is on his ‘best stocks to buy now’ list for…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is filled with lucrative dividend stocks waiting to be discovered. Here are two long-term winners on…

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No savings at 50? The Warren Buffett method could help change that!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his fortune after turning 50, demonstrating that even older investors can build enormous wealth. Here’s…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA to earn a second income of £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It’s amazing how much of a second income investors can unlock with a £20k ISA when picking stocks directly rather…

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How I’d invest within a SIPP to target a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the steps he’d take to target a high-yield, income-generating SIPP for 2024 and beyond by investing in…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £600,000 portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing even a small sum regularly can help build a sizable six-figure portfolio in the long run. It could even…

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What are the best shares to buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best stocks to buy now could already be in my Stocks and Shares ISA. That’s why I’ve…

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Is Scancell the best penny stock for me to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Scancell share price is on fire, jumping by 50% since July! But is this just the tip of the…

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Are we soon to see a skyrocketing stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market could be on the verge of surging next year as interest rates fall and innovation takes off,…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his three-step plan to help generate a passive income in 2024 by putting aside just £10 a…

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With £20k in an ISA, here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £6,800 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a chunky second income with dividend-growth stocks can take time but, in the long run, a dedicated strategy can…

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How I’d target a £3.7m SIPP with just £350 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage SIPP advantages to build a multi-million-pound portfolio with just £350 to invest each month.

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If I’d invested £10k in my Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As a Stocks and Shares ISA investor, here’s how much I could have made if I’d invested in the FTSE…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Predictions of a US stock market crash are rising, but should investors ignore these warnings and just keep investing? Zaven…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d seek out the best UK shares to try and double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in the best UK shares at discounted prices can produce high returns. It may even double an investment…

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5 simple steps to earning £500 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the five main steps to generate a monthly passive income with dividend stocks and how to…

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2 dividend stocks from which I’m running a mile

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of generous dividend stocks around but not all of them will be reliable long term. Here are…

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Warren Buffett has $165bn invested in these 3 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are Warren Buffett’s three largest holdings, but are these good investments right now? Or should investors look elsewhere for…

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I’d buy 300 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 in annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 300 shares of this FTSE 250 enterprise could earn me an extra £100 of income. But this could grow…

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Up to 16.8% yields! Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 350 is filled with income stocks offering amazing dividend yields right now! Here are the 10 biggest potential…

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A sold-off FTSE 100 giant I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stalwart has taken quite a few hits in 2024. But I see an explosive growth opportunity on…

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How I’d target a £2,000 second income by investing £200 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Finding the right kind of shares to buy and hold for the long run can turn even a small monthly…

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Small SIPP at 55? I’d take these steps to boost my retirement savings

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a consistent savings plan, sound strategy, and some wonderful tax relief in a SIPP, it’s possible to massively grow…

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How to invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to seek a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thirty stocks in the FTSE 350 offer dividend yields of 7% or more! Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use them…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock could be set to deliver explosive long-term returns for growth investors if management can keep up the…

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Will the stock market crash before the end of 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With an uncertain US political landscape in view, fears of a stock market crash are on the rise depending on…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d invest in dirt cheap UK shares to make a passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in discounted UK shares could be a far better way to build retirement wealth compared to relying on…

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How I’d invest £180 a month in UK shares to aim for a £10k passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are an excellent source of passive income. In fact, the average monthly savings are more than enough to…

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5 of the ‘safest’ dividend stocks on Earth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend stocks have the longest track record of hiking payouts in the UK stock market, making them the ‘safest’…

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2 no-brainer Warren Buffett stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two of Warren Buffett’s biggest investments in 2024! But are they actually winning stocks for me to buy…

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A 10% dividend yield but down 26%, is this FTSE stock now a major bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock delivered record-breaking results, but its shares keep dropping. Is this a powerful buying opportunity for…

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This FTSE 250 share dived 50%! Time for me to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This airline's currently one of the worst-performing stocks in the FTSE 250. But does its discounted price make it a…

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Buying 1,790 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock earns £1,000 passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can be a lucrative source of passive income, but can this FTSE 100 monopoly continue rewarding shareholders in the…

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