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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

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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If I invest £1k in an index fund, how much money will I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index funds are one of the most popular ways to build wealth in the stock market. But how much money…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK investors love tracker funds, but is the FTSE All-Share index a better pick over the FTSE 100? Zaven Boyrazian…

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These 3 ‘super-safe’ dividend shares have paid income for decades!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down three dividend shares that have increased shareholder payouts for more than 25 years in a row.…

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1 under-the-radar AI stock nobody’s paying attention to!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The biggest AI stock winners won’t be Google or Microsoft in the long run, in our writer’s opinion. But this…

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Buying 23,420 shares of this FTSE 250 stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 logistics stock seems to be flying under the radar, despite operating in an industry poised for massive…

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3 of the best renewable energy stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Renewable energy shares look primed to make a comeback as the Labour government ramps up investment. Are these the three…

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These 5 dividend stocks have an average 11.9% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian talks through the five dividend stocks with the highest yields across the FTSE 350, from oil & gas…

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Are these the 5 best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the five top-performing FTSE 100 stocks over the last month to see if any are still…

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Here’s how I’d invest £25k in a SIPP to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks a wisely invested £25k SIPP could eventually turn into a long-term extra income goldmine. Here’s what he’d…

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Warren Buffett’s valuation tool reveals a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s market indicator’s signalling UK stocks are too cheap! Investors now have the chance to buy at prices not…

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I’d buy these 3 FTSE shares to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With hundreds of dividend-paying FTSE stocks to choose from, Zaven Boyrazian narrows his list to three stocks he’d buy to…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £13,600 annual income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Having zero retirement savings at 40 isn’t the end of the world. There’s still plenty of time to build a…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £94,000 retirement income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing savings in top-notch FTSE stocks at today’s low prices could unlock enormous passive income for retirement in the long…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I’d buy with just £200

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite the 2024 stock market rally, plenty of UK shares are still trading at dirt cheap prices. But are these…

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US stock market correction: a new chance to get richer this decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the recent stock market volatility to create long-term wealth by investing in beaten-down, top-notch…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Rolls-Royce shares for £2,000 a year in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are big winners in 2024 with dividends finally making a comeback. But how many do investors need to…

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