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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

No savings after inflation? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this trio of investing principles from billionaire Warren Buffett could be the key to recovering from the UK…

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UK REITs: a rare passive income opportunity right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs have taken a serious beating over the last two years, and they now could be some of the…

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How I’m investing in dividend stocks to aim for £100 weekly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a passive income from dividend stocks isn’t complicated, says Zaven Boyrazian, as he breaks down how he’d target making…

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At 6% yield, here’s the dividend forecast for Taylor Wimpey shares until 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a 6% dividend yield, Taylor Wimpey shares look like an excellent buy for passive income investors. But can this…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares up until 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a 5.7% dividend yield, BP might be an excellent buy for passive income investors, but will this high payout…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2029

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Based on analyst forecasts, dividends from BT shares are expected to continue growing steadily until 2029, sending the yield up…

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9.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the highest yield in the FTSE 100, is this income stock the best opportunity for investors in 2024? Or…

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A director just sold £1.4m of shares in this FTSE 250 company!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the fact that a director's been selling shares in this FTSE 250 company a sign of dark days ahead?…

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If you’d invested £10k in this world-class FTSE 100 share 20 years ago, you’d be a multi-millionaire!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is the best-performing FTSE 100 share of the last 20 years, surging by almost 52,000%! But could the stock…

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Instead of buy-to-let, I’d target a million with a SIPP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Using a SIPP could be a far smarter, faster, and more tax-efficient approach to making millions compared to buy-to-let. Here’s…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I believe that now looks like a terrific time to generate a second income in a tax-free ISA by investing…

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I’d drip-feed £458 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How long would it take to make a million by investing £458 each month? With a brand-new Stocks and Shares…

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1 almost penny stock I’d buy if stock markets start to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

When the stock market starts to tumble, I won’t be panicking. Instead, I’ll be snapping up some dirt cheap penny…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy when the stock market crashes!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears are rising of a potential stock market crash coming later this year, creating a terrific opportunity to fill my…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m looking for top UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are a few I’m thinking…

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How I’d aim for a passive income of £79,530 a year from UK stocks… and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK shares, I think I can generate enough passive income to stop work and enjoy a…

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What’s going on with the Tesco share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is surging as the UK’s largest grocery retailer steals market share from its rivals. Can it…

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When will the easyJet share price reach £10?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The easyJet share price is flying 15% higher than a month ago. Will it return to its pre-pandemic price of…

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2025 Rolls-Royce share price forecast: where’s the stock going?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is up more than 400% since the start of 2023! But can the stock keep up…

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Where will the Lloyds share price be in 1 year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has seen a stellar rise this year as economic conditions improve, but can it keep up…

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Are Ocado shares the FTSE 250’s best bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 250 stock Ocado continues to trade at a massive discount compared to a few years ago despite losses narrowing.…

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3 popular dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend shares are often at the top of income investors' buy lists, but Zaven Boyrazian highlights some serious red…

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7.4% yield and oversold! Here’s why I’m buying Warehouse REIT shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warehouse REIT shares have underperformed in the last two years, but its dividend yield continues to stand tall. Are its…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant near 52-week lows?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian presents arguments for and against buying shares of this FTSE 100 industry leader with a crumbling share price…

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£10k in a SIPP? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a smart, long-term investment strategy, it’s possible to transform a SIPP into a six-figure…

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No savings at 25? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If I wanted to build wealth starting from scratch at 25, following Warren Buffett's golden rule might be the best…

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I’d buy 10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to target a £1,065 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Plenty of British shares are trading at high yields and low prices. That could make them a dream come true…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £30,000 income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here, Zaven Boyrazian explains how regular saving and investing can help transform a Stock and Shares ISA into a lucrative…

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Is Avacta the best ex-penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avacta share price is up 250% in five years, but can this ex-penny stock maintain this momentum, or is…

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My ISA is ready for a 2025 stock market correction

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals where he's looking in an upcoming potential stock market correction in 2025 to try and generate market-beating…

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A top broker has named these 2 UK shares as buys

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After diving into the numbers, City analysts liked what they saw in these two UK shares and reiterated buy ratings…

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How I’d invest £99 a month to aim for a passive income of £84,960 a year for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With as little as £99, it’s possible to generate a five-figure passive income by investing. The secret is to start…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is one of the best-performing FTSE 250 stocks of the 21st century, turning many investors into millionaires. And I…

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If I’d put £10k in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares have been among the most popular dividend stocks to own for decades. But how much income have…

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If I’d put £10k in easyJet shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Air travel's exploded from pandemic lows and continues to grow. So how much money have investors made with easyJet shares…

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A 7% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stalwart! Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s an industry giant looking to take the crown as leader from its largest competitors, all while paying a whopping…

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks the biggest bargains on the London Stock Exchange?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks of 2024 so far. But is one a secretly amazing investment trading at…

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If I’d invested £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could have made using a Stocks and Shares ISA if they’d started investing in the…

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5 major UK shares being bought by company directors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals five UK shares whose insiders have been buying up massive chunks of shares. Do they know something…

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I’d buy 4,920 shares of this stock for a £100 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This stock may pay lumpy dividends, but its yield looks too delicious to pass up. Zaven Boyrazian explores an under-the-radar…

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