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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

Is this penny stock worth considering at 69p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's up 140% in the last five years, but is it still worth considering based on its long-term…

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Stock market crash: when will the AI bubble burst?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI spending is reaching new record highs, but is this creating a stock market bubble on the verge of bursting?…

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Investing Articles

10,428 shares of this UK stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have an impressive 7.3% yield that's capable of generating a lucrative passive income. But is this…

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Investing Articles

Investing £5,000 in a Nasdaq 100 index fund 5 years ago would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the Nasdaq 100 index’s performance since December 2019. Has investing in an index fund been good?

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best-performing UK FTSE 100 investments over the last two years. But how much…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares in 2023 would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares and other banking stocks have thrived in 2024, but has it been a good investment for shareholders who…

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Investing Articles

Here are my favourite growth shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two long-term UK growth stocks he’s recently bought ahead of 2025 from his 'best shares to buy…

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A 7% dividend yield but down 16%! Is this mining giant a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining titan has taken quite a tumble, but the dividend yield's now high, and long-term tailwinds might…

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Investing Articles

3 S&P 500 stocks that could surge under Donald Trump as US president

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three S&P 500 companies are all set to benefit from Trump’s planned policies, so they might be set to…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund during Covid would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the FTSE 250 index’s performance since the pandemic ravaged the world. Has an index fund been…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett just invested in Domino’s Pizza! Should I buy it too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's bought shares in Domino’s Pizza, but should investors follow in his footsteps? And can UK investors lock in…

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Investing Articles

Investing £5 a day could unlock a £3,000 second income! Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly drip-feeding money into a portfolio can potentially build a five-figure portfolio with a four-figure second income in just 12…

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Investing Articles

Is this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP ready to explode in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve just bought more of this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP as its growth potential in 2025 continues to heat…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a pair of UK shares I think could outperform in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights his two favourite discounted UK shares in the technology sector that could be terrific buys to consider…

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Investing Articles

US growth stocks are on fire! Here’s one I’ve just bought in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is up 26% since 2024 began, yet there are still plenty of growth opportunities to consider in…

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Investing Articles

These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend stocks offer some of the biggest passive income in the FTSE 100 that’s more than double the market…

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I reckon this S&P 500 stock could be among the best shares for me to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 monopoly stock's trading at a 30% discount to its historical valuation just as growth could be about…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100’s trading near a 52-week high! I’m still looking to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's slowly making its way towards record highs, but there are still dirt cheap buying opportunities to discover…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett just bought these 2 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett just invested $700m in these stocks! What’s the strategy behind them, and should investors think about following in…

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£10 a day invested in UK stocks could create a second income of £40,000 a year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing even a small amount of money regularly can generate a substantial second income stream in the long run. Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Are these the best stocks to buy and hold in a SIPP?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK has 30 ‘Dividend Aristocrats’ to buy and earn rising passive income in a SIPP, but are they the…

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Investing Articles

These UK shares are close to record cheap levels

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two UK shares are trading below their average earnings multiples, creating a potentially explosive buying opportunity for patient investors…

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Investing Articles

My Stocks and Shares ISA has exploded in 2024. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian’s Stocks and Shares ISA is beating the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 in 2024. Here’s a look at…

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Investing Articles

2025 stock market recovery: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he'd use the ongoing stock market recovery to his advantage, creating long-term wealth.

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Investing Articles

£25k of savings? Consider aiming for a £1k+ monthly passive income via this strategy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a long-term mindset, investors could target a four-figure monthly passive income by investing £25k in low-volatility blue-chip stocks.

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Dividend Shares

Here are my favourite dividend shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights his two favourite discounted real estate dividend shares to buy before interest rates are cut to 3.75%.

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Vodafone share price forecast: here are the latest analyst predictions

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Vodafone share price takes another tumble as earnings fail to impress, but is this now a buying opportunity? Here’s…

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Where could the Barclays share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Barclays share price is up 70% since January, with another 34% gain potentially on the horizon, say analyst forecasts.…

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S&P 500 to skyrocket by 64%!? 1 growth stock I’d buy before the surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts predict up to 64% growth for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months! Is time running…

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Is this 10.5% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock offers one of the highest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, but is it actually…

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1 discounted FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250's outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2024, but not all of its constituents are flying higher. Here’s one…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for a FTSE 100 surge!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts forecast double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 over the next 12 months! What’s behind these predictions, and which stocks…

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Investing Articles

My 2 best US growth stocks to buy in November

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve just bought two US growth companies on my best stocks to buy now list, and I think they’re still…

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Investing Articles

Down 20%! A sinking dividend stock to buy for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This dividend stock is spending £50m buying back its own shares while they trade at a discount and also planning…

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As stock markets surge, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has been selling his largest investments! Should investors follow in his footsteps, or is there something else going…

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Investing Articles

£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £30k second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in stocks is a great way to earn a second income, but relying on index funds may not be…

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Investing Articles

1 dividend-growth stock I’d tuck away in my SIPP without hesitation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This income growth stock increased its dividend by over 700% in the last decade! Is it worth adding more shares…

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Investing Articles

3 no-brainer UK shares to consider buying with just £100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most popular UK shares to buy right now, but are they actually good investments, or traps leading…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a near-£5,000 monthly income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With £7,000 at hand and £450 in monthly savings, this strategy could enable investors to target a £5,000 monthly income…

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