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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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235% forecast return! Is this penny stock about to make investors richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock is expected to surge if management’s turnaround strategy continues to hit milestones. Is this a stock…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A SIPP can be a great way to build up a nest egg for a more comfortable retirement. But what…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple, proven strategy to help this goal…

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£10,000 invested in large-cap UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Large-cap UK shares have been outperforming since June 2020, and some have delivered triple-digit gains. Here’s how much investors have…

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£10,000 invested in the US stock market 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to know how much money investors have made since June 2020? Zaven Boyrazian explores the successes and failures of…

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Investing £5 a day could generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Putting aside only £5 a day to buy top-notch dividend stocks can unlock a chunky passive income while also building…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BT share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As BT starts delivering on its turnaround strategy with a massive surge in free cash flow on the horizon, what…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BP share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a bold strategic reset, can the BP share price start catching up to its outperforming rivals? And if so,…

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Rolls-Royce: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price, along with its dividend, could be on the verge of surging once again as a major…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Aviva share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up almost 25% since April as management progresses towards its 2026 targets. But can the…

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The Barclays share price is up 50% in a year! Can it keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest analyst forecasts anticipate more double-digit growth for the Barclays share price, but not everyone’s convinced.

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These 5 UK shares could supercharge investors’ pension savings by 21.7% in just 1 year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These 5 FTSE 100 stocks have some of the highest projected share price gains for the next 12 months that…

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This FTSE stock tanked 40% — now it’s paying out a handsome 11.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As North Sea oil & gas producers struggle to navigate windfall taxes, this FTSE 250 stock's getting ready to rebound…

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Down 40%! Should investors consider buying this unloved S&P 500 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stiff competition from China is hurting this S&P 500 stock's profit margins. But with tariffs now in play, could it…

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60% return! Is this FTSE 250 growth stock about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock might be on the verge of a stellar comeback, according to Deutsche Bank! Should investors be…

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This FTSE 100 CEO just sold £1.2m worth of shares! Should investors panic?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

When directors sell, it can spell trouble, but not always. Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest insider activity at one of…

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Meet the UK stock that beat Warren Buffett in 2024!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-under-the-radar convenience foods manufacturer vastly outperformed Warren Buffett in 2024 and is already up by double digits in 2025!

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's how much money investors could make over the next 12 months if the analyst forecasts are right about the…

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In 1 year, the Phoenix share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With cash generation surging, the Phoenix Group share price is already up by 25% since the start of 2025, but…

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Legal & General: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price and dividend could be on track to rise by double-digits in the coming years,…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thanks to its turnaround, some analysts forecast potentially massive gains for the Vodafone share price. So how much money could…

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Buying 10,000 Lloyds shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Higher interest rates are propelling profits and dividends for British banks, pushing Lloyds shares higher, but how much income can…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k second income overnight? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors with £20,000 sat in an ISA can instantly start earning a tax-free second income by investing in quality companies…

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These are the 3 most popular dividend stocks investors are buying in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British investors are rushing to buy these FTSE dividend stocks while the yields are still generous! Should others follow, or…

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Should investors be preparing for a US stock market crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warnings of lofty valuations and stagflation could trigger another stock market crash, according to experts. Here’s what investors can do…

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Is this the ultimate US growth stock to consider buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 70% revenue growth delivered in the most recent quarter, this US growth stock is near the top of…

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Investing in a SIPP? These are the 5 most popular active funds

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

SIPP investors are putting money behind these five actively-managed investment funds, but their returns haven’t been great. Is there a…

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These are the 5 most popular Stocks and Shares ISA investments right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to know which companies investors are adding to their Stocks and Shares ISA? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the most…

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Investing £100 in this penny stock could explode to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock is expected to more than double over the next 12 months, according to analyst forecasts, but is…

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After 12 months, a £5,000 investment in these 2 UK shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two UK shares that analysts believe can deliver superior returns over the next 12 months. But how…

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Investing £5k of savings can generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to generate a passive income? Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money investors can begin earning overnight with £5,000 of…

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Palantir stock is surging! And in 12 months, it could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After skyrocketing almost 500% in the past year, owners of Palantir stock have seen their wealth surge. But could this…

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Prediction: in 12 months, £5,000 invested in Meta stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Meta stock price has more than doubled in the last five years as AI tailwinds propel the firm’s advertising…

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Prediction: in 12 months, £5,000 invested in AMD stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AMD share price has more than doubled in the last five years, but one analyst believes the stock could…

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Bought Adobe stock with £5,000? Here’s what it might be worth in 12 months…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Adobe's stock price has struggled to keep up with the S&P 500 over the last five years, but could its…

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Prediction: £5,000 in Tesla stock today could be worth this much by next year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is Tesla stock a good investment in 2025? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest share price forecasts for the EV manufacture…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia stock's skyrocketed almost 1,400% since May 2020, but can it keep rising? Zaven Boyrazian dives into the latest analyst…

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This FTSE stock tanked 25% — now it’s paying out a juicy 11.5% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As emerging markets deliver rapidly improving returns, this unpopular FTSE 250 stock could be ready to rebound while paying a…

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Meet the UK stock that’s beaten the S&P 500 by 3x since 2020!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK stock's tripled the total return of the S&P 500 over the last five years and yet continues to…

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Down 30%, this FTSE 250 tech stock could surge 70%… if 1 analyst is right

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian picks out a FTSE 250 growth stock that’s a fair bit cheaper now than a few months ago,…

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