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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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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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When will the Tesco share price reach £4?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is flying 33% higher than a year ago. But will it return to its pre-2011 price…

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When will the BP share price reach £5?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After falling 25%, BP shares are starting to look cheap! What’s behind the recent downfall of energy stocks, and when…

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When will the BT share price reach £2?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT Group share price has surged by 40% since May! But will it reach £2 a share by this…

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Here’s the latest Rolls Royce share price forecast for 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

City analysts predict the Rolls-Royce share price could reach as high as £6.75p! But is this actually realistic? Zaven Boyrazian…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is expected to climb by double-digits over the next 12 months, but will it finally return…

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With interest rates at 5%, are Stocks and Shares ISAs still worth it?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Savings accounts are paying chunky interest right now. However, a Stocks and Shares ISA still offers higher returns in the…

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How I’d try and turn a £10k ISA into a second income worth £11.9k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to transform a relatively small ISA into a chunky second income over the long term using…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in a SIPP to build long-term retirement wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are multiple ways to build wealth in a SIPP. Zaven Boyrazian explores different methods to help identify which is…

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Down 80%, is there any hope for penny stock Helium One?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock collapsed at the end of 2023 as shareholders suffered massive equity dilution. But as revenue nears, is…

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3 key tips to help investors beat volatile stock markets

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Enduring volatility in the stock market can be a painful experience. Yet these simple steps can go a long way…

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Why I’d ignore Phoenix Group and buy other cheap UK shares for my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Pheonix Group’s dividend yield has reached 9.6% -- the highest in the FTSE 100! These UK shares could be an…

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How to target a £30k passive income with just £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to earn passive income? Deploying this strategy could be key to improving long-term financial status, even with just £7…

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I bought these 3 REITs for BIG passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After REITs have been getting crushed, Zaven Boyrazian's been busy snapping up bargains to supercharge his portfolio's passive income.

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Here are Warren Buffett’s top 5 stocks to own right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights Warren Buffett’s largest five stock positions, making up almost 75% of the legendary investor’s portfolio.

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How to target £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could investing in dividend shares earn investors an extra £10,000 each year? Yes, if executed correctly. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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5.6% dividend yield forecast! 1 UK share I’d buy in October and hold for 10+ years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This little-known biotech group has hiked its dividend yield for 10 years in a row, and forecasts suggest this trend…

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