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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

Buying 1,000 of some dividend shares today unlocks £45 in weekly passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These shares are among the biggest dividend payers in the FTSE 100. Should investors be buying them now to earn…

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If I’d put £5k in index funds 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in index funds is an excellent way to grow wealth with minimal effort. But how much money can investors…

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10.2% yield! 1 of the top income stocks to buy in July?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 10% yield's pretty rare, but this firm's been growing shareholder payouts for nine years! Does that make it one…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket to 10,000’! 1 cheap stock I’d buy before the surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst forecasts predict a massive surge for the FTSE 100 may be coming by April 2025! Should investors snap up…

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How I’d invest £10k in a SIPP to target £28,000 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just £10k today in a SIPP could be the key to a chunky retirement income in the long run.…

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No savings at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and build massive wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. So what was his trick to building enormous wealth…

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How I’d try and turn a £20k ISA into a second income worth £1,200 right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to transform a £20k ISA and start earning a four-figure second income stream to help in…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is ready for a 2024 stock market correction. Is yours?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A new market correction may be on its way. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s preparing his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy FTSE shares for passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the market rally, many FTSE shares are trading at dirt cheap valuations, creating a rare opportunity to lock…

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At 58p, is Lloyds actually a penny stock? And is it a buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds continues to trade below a pound, but now that interest rates have surged, will the bank break through this…

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The Bank of England predicts another stock market correction! Who cares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Concerns are on the rise as the UK’s central bank anticipates a sharp correction in asset prices. But can investors…

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Here’s Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to finding the best UK shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the secrets behind Warren Buffett’s investing strategy that led him to discover incredible marketing-beating stocks.

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How to start earning passive income for life with just £3.40 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can be a tremendous and lucrative source of passive income, even when only investing a tiny sum each day.…

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If I’d put £5k in Roll-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have dominated in 2024, surging by triple-digits as the business makes a stellar comeback. But how much money…

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Forget Lloyds shares! Dividends from this income stock are up 4,100%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is filled with terrific income stocks. Here’s one I’ve already added to my portfolio to grow…

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Is this the best AI growth stock in the UK today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI growth stocks are on fire in 2024, with valuations skyrocketing. Is this UK small-cap next in line to see…

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A 10% yield but down 70%! Time to buy this FTSE gem?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging markets investment group's offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 350 and is maintaining shareholder…

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74% return! Here are the biggest winners in the FTSE 250 so far this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

We’re at the halfway point of 2024 and plenty of FTSE 250 businesses have been thriving! Zaven Boyrazian looks at…

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7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be the answer to longlasting…

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How I’d try and turn a small SIPP into a £500k pension pot

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By consistently topping up a SIPP with a sound investment strategy, it’s possible to transform a small pension pot into…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The market’s on a terrific run so far this year. But some forecasts predict stocks to take another tumble, and…

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How to target a £60,000 second income with a brand-new investment portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to aim for a five-figure second income stream in the stock market with dividend shares when…

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How to grow an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian cuts through the fluff and breaks down the path to building a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA through…

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How I’d aim to build a £48,000 income from FTSE shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing in FTSE shares each month, investors can establish a chunky second income stream that may even open the…

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Here’s a 75p penny stock that has the potential to almost triple!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at an up-and-coming natural resource penny stock that's potentially on track to thrive as demand for copper…

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1 stock I’d avoid like the plague in today’s stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of popular companies on the stock market, but not all are worthy of investment. Here’s one I…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £40,700 income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly and consistently in UK shares is a proven strategy to earn some extra income for a more lavish…

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If I invest £10,000 at today’s BT share price, how much passive income do I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT is a popular FTSE dividend stock, delivering passive income to thousands of British investors through dividends. But how much…

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Buying 11,800 shares of this REIT today unlocks £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the most lucrative income investments are REITs. Here's one from Zaven Boyrazian's portfolio that could generate £100 a…

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A rare chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is one of the best-performing dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange, and it looks incredibly cheap. But could…

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If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have…

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The 10 highest dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks of July 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The top 10 UK income stocks offer dividends as high as 10.2%. Explore and discover these leading FTSE 100 passive…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rallies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is up by more than 12% since January 2024 as inflation falls to 2%, but is Lloyds…

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Could buying this growth stock be like investing in Amazon in 2011?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This e-commerce giant has been taking pages out of Amazon’s book and generating explosive growth that could propel it to…

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If I’d put £15k into this FTSE 250 stock in 2008, I’d have over £1.26m today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This multi-billion-pound business has created plenty of millionaires over the last 16 years, but can it repeat this performance?

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3 dividend shares I’ve bought for the next decade!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think these UK dividend shares can amplify my long-term passive income, and could even be on track to becoming…

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9.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This leading British enterprise looks like a delicious deal for passive income, trading at a low multiple while offering a…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 100 index fund is a terrific way to start building wealth passively with minimum effort. But…

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Here’s how to invest £60k in a SIPP to target a 7% yield in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise on the power of a SIPP to generate a sustainable, lucrative, passive income stream…

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Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s golden rule could be the key that unlocks tremendous wealth for long-term investors, even when starting later in…

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