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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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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Nvidia stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Nvidia stock price has exploded in recent years, but is it too late to consider buying? Zaven Boyrazian dives…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares are on fire, skyrocketing by over 70% as profits surge, but could this just be the tip of…

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£5,000 invested in BP shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility begins to surround BP shares as management announces a drastic change in strategy to bring down net debt.

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In 1 year, £5,000 invested in Tesla Stock could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesla stock's in freefall, tumbling by over 40% in just a few months, but could this be an attractive buying…

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12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last year, Tesco shares have rewarded shareholders with a staggering 40% return before dividends. Can it repeat this…

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£5,000 invested in BT shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are up 50% in a year, but can this momentum continue into 2026? Here’s how much money investors…

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Prediction: in 1 year, £5,000 invested in Lloyds shares today could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have surged by over 50%, but will this upward momentum continue? Here’s where the bank stock might be…

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At 8.5%, is this dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of Britain’s leading homebuilders just rewarded shareholders with a juicy 8.5% dividend yield, but will these generous payments last?

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 2 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last two years, the S&P 500 has provided investors with smashing gains of 25% per year, outpacing even…

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Down 35%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 10.2% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy business offers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250, and it might be…

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At a 10.3% yield, is the FTSE 100’s largest dividend worth considering today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s filled with terrific income opportunities, but this evolving insurance firm currently offers the biggest payout in 2025.

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This former penny stock’s up over 1,000%! Can it 10x again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This electronics supplier has skyrocketed out of penny stock territory, thanks to a new and growing partnership with Elon Musk’s…

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Here’s 1 share I’m avoiding while searching for the top stocks to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Robotics and automation are highly lucrative, but this UK enterprise has a lot left to prove before I’ll consider adding…

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My largest dividend stock investment is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his biggest dividend stock position, and this is why he remains bullish on this little-known enterprise that…

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As the US stock market tumbles, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's gone through multiple stock market crashes and corrections. Here’s his advice for navigating volatile markets.

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3 top-notch dividend stocks to consider for a bigger, better SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to generate a long-term retirement income in a SIPP with dividends? Zaven Boyrazian shares his three favourite income ideas…

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I’ve got £3k and I’m on the hunt for cheaper US stocks to buy in March

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's exploring his options to invest some of his spare cash. Could this falling US tech stock be his…

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These 5 UK shares are making investors richer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In the last six months, these five UK shares have sent portfolios flying by over 70%, but such gains could…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have investors made over the last decade with their Stocks and Shares ISAs? Zaven Boyrazian crunches the…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2025. I’m still buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The US stock market's wobbled in recent weeks, and talk of another crash is getting louder. Here’s why Zaven Boyrazian's…

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How investors can put £500 a month in an ISA to target passive income of £26.5k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in an S&P 500 index tracker is a great way to build a passive income stream, but there may…

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BP share price to surge by 70% in 12 months!? How realistic is that forecast?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Brand new analyst forecasts predict that the BP share price could rise considerably next year! Should investors consider buying this…

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BT share price to double in 2025!? Here are the most up-to-date forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is up more than 40% over the last eight months with some analysts predicting it could…

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Rolls-Royce share price to hit 850p!? Here are the latest expert projections

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts predict the Rolls-Royce share price could surge by another 50% in the next 12 months as free cash flow…

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Could the Lloyds share price crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds is facing a financial scandal potentially landing the bank with a massive customer compensation bill that could send its…

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Is this the new Shopify? Why I just bought this explosive growth stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is on Zaven Boyrazian’s best-stocks-to-buy-now list because of its explosive potential to deliver Shopify-like returns!

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At 17.7%, this energy stock has the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oil & gas enterprise has promised $500m worth of dividends in 2024 and 2025, pushing its yield to the…

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This S&P 500 stock just hit $1 trillion! Which one will be next?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This often-overlooked semiconductor business just surpassed a $1trn market capitalisation as demand for its AI chips explodes to record highs!

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Down 70% with a P/E of 3.5! Is this FTSE 250 stock on the verge of a MASSIVE comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motor finance lenders are getting a second chance in court that could avoid £30bn in penalties. Is this FTSE 250…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50% with a forward P/E of just 6.6! Is it a screaming buy for me?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 homebuilder surged 40% during most of 2024 before crashing, creating what looks like a lucrative buying opportunity.…

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Here are the 10 BIGGEST investments in Warren Buffett’s portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Almost 90% of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is invested in just 10 stocks. Zaven Boyrazian explores his highest-conviction ideas.

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How to target a £100,000 second income starting with just £1,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the various strategies investors can use to try and earn a £100,000 second income in the stock…

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My 5 BIGGEST Stocks and Shares ISA investments for 2025 and beyond

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his largest Stocks and Shares ISA investments made this year. Each has explosive growth potential, but they…

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Should investors consider these 30 dividend stocks for their SIPP for ENORMOUS retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares the growing list of British stocks hiking dividends for more than 20 years in a row that…

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Are these the best 10 UK shares to consider buying and holding in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the best-performing UK shares for the second half of 2024. Can they maintain their upward trajectory? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Will the stock market crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some think there could be a stock market crash next year. Should investors heed the warnings or ignore them? Here’s…

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Is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock skyrocketed 1,400% in early 2024! But will the group’s latest operational progress send the shares even higher…

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Here are 5 of the most popular passive income stocks investors are buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most bought passive income stocks in December, but are they truly good investments? Zaven Boyrazian looks at…

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£5,000 invested in Amazon shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Amazon shares collapsed almost 50% in 2022, but since then, the online retailer and cloud computing giant's been on a…

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8.6% dividend yield! A dirt cheap FTSE 250 REIT to buy and hold for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a cheap renewable energy REIT paying a monster dividend yield to shareholders that’s…

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