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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

Should I invest in a FTSE 100 ETF in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are powerful wealth-building tools when left to run for the long term. But does it make…

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Investing Articles

If I buy £1,000 of Rolls-Royce shares today, what could my return be in a year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are up 377% in 18 months, but how much further can the stock climb, and is it too…

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Up 250%, this UK growth stock is still skyrocketing!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE growth stock is one of the best-performing investments of the last five years, and its triple-digit returns may…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250's up 30%, but this income stock's down 40%. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for me, or…

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2 dividend shares I’m running a mile from

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two dividend shares that could be in massive trouble with payout cuts lurking around the corner. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d much rather buy this 8.5% high-yield FTSE stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-yield stock's currently paying massive dividends that management just hiked once again, putting buy-to-let income strategies to shame.

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 9.8% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has some of the best income stocks on the market. And this 9.8%-yielding insurance business could be…

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If I’d invested £10k in my SIPP 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money 10 years of SIPP investing could have made and why picking individual stocks might be the…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market’s on a rampage, rising by double digits since October. Here’s how to capitalise on this momentum while…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use Warren Buffett’s strategy to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett built his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. Here’s how investors with no savings can strive to follow in…

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How to target a £45,210 second income starting with an empty ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how British investors can aim to unlock a massive five-figure second income by leveraging the power of a brand-new…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is how to build an 8%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA that lasts for the long term. Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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Could investing £10k in this FTSE stock really earn me a £1,631 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The shares of this FTSE enterprise currently pay the highest yield among the 350 largest UK businesses. Are these dividends…

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Is ITM Power the best near-penny stock to buy in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of ITM Power have been as volatile as penny stocks, but is the green hydrogen business finally getting back…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap UK shares can have a profound impact on long-term wealth, even when starting later in life. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£9k in savings? Here’s how to target at least £980 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d instantly unlock hundreds of pounds in passive income in 2024 by investing in top-notch, long-term…

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Will the 5.6% BT Group dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores whether BT Group can continue hiking its dividend and if the telecoms giant belongs in his income…

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FTSE 100’s near a 52-week high, but this stock’s still dirt cheap!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's on the rise, but not all stocks have been so fortunate. Here’s one company that got left…

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How to start earning a second income today by investing just £500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility in the UK economy has once again proved the need to have a significant second income stream. Here’s how…

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Here’s how to target £500k starting with a small Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a simple long-term investment strategy that could turn £5k into £500k by leveraging the power of a…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how to start earning a ton of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Passive income’s a proven path to financial freedom! Here’s how to start earning some by leveraging the power of an…

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Newly minted S&P 500 stock CrowdStrike just crashed! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of S&P 500 firm CrowdStrike collapse as the company lies at the centre of a global IT outage. What…

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23.5% yield! 1 of the best REITs to buy in July?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This REIT currently pays one of the highest dividend yields on the entire London Stock Exchange! Is this a warning…

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I’d invest £6,580 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £500 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 renewable energy enterprise is on track to become a Dividend Aristocrat! Here’s how I’d invest to earn…

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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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