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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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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have generated more than four times the returns of the FTSE 100 in the past two years! So…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla shares during its IPO would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors in Tesla’s IPO are now millionaires, but how much money have they actually made? And is it too late…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are outperforming the FTSE 100 by quite a wide margin over the last two years! Is the telecommunications…

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Looking for the best shares to buy? Here are 2 I’ve got my eye on

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are these the best cybersecurity shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian explores two rising stars in his portfolio with explosive…

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A no-brainer S&P 500 stock to buy and hold for the next decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 monopoly stock may not be cheap, but its long-term potential more than justifies its premium valuation. Can…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian points out two FTSE 250 shares he’d stay well away from in 2025, no matter how tempting their…

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Down 40% in a year, could this be the next FTSE 100 comeback story?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this FTSE 100 stock's down by almost half and why a potential comeback might be just…

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There are now 4,850 ISA millionaires! Here are the stocks and shares they’ve been buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? What better way to try than to study the thousands of…

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Entering 2025 with no savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By applying lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett, the days of having no savings in the bank could soon be…

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Here’s how to start earning a second income with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With multiple routes to earning a passive income, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to unlock a second income stream with dividend…

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5 simple steps for targeting a £1,000,000 SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Through regular contributions and careful monitoring, investors can target a seven-figure long-term SIPP to improve their retirement quality of life.

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2 UK shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK shares seem to have robust long-term tailwinds, but they’re also tackling headwinds that could result in less-than-impressive investment…

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Will the stock market rise in 2025, and how high could it go?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's up by double digits, but can it maintain its momentum in 2025? And which stocks should investors…

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1 US penny stock I’m avoiding like the plague

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This medical penny stock's trying to capture a $100bn market opportunity after recently receiving FDA approval. But personally, I’m not…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a £500 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how a £5,000 lump sum investment could potentially transformed into a £500 passive income stream within as…

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Where might the MicroStrategy share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest expert forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Microstrategy share price has skyrocketed by almost 500% since January, but can this momentum continue into 2025? Here’s what…

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Where might the AstraZeneca share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AstraZeneca share price is down almost 20% since September! What’s behind this drop, and where do analysts think the…

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Where could the Legal & General share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price is looking dirt cheap, with forecasts predicting double-digit growth in 2025. But is it…

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Where could the Nvidia share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Nvidia share price is up over 2,500% in the last five years, but is this growth just the tip…

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A 10% dividend yield from a FTSE 250 stock with a forward P/E of 5.6!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oil & gas enterprise is firing on all cylinders and rewarding shareholders with a double-digit dividend yield! Is this…

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These are my top 5 shares to buy before 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has been buying these US growth stocks for what he sees as their potential to surge in 2025…

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Where will the S&P 500 be at the end of 2024? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 could reach record highs in 2025, with even more double-digit growth on the horizon. But which stocks…

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UBS predicts the FTSE 250 could surge in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts forecast that tremendous value could be unlocked in the FTSE 250 as economic conditions and government spending ramp up…

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Where’s the FTSE 100 heading in 2025? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 might be on track to reach record highs in 2025, but which market sectors should investors be…

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Which Warren Buffett stocks should investors consider buying in December?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has a lot of high-quality stocks in his portfolio, so should investors follow in his footsteps, or could…

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40,730 shares of this FTSE stock unlock a £500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE stock’s been tumbling for years, but dividends have stayed in place, opening the door to a 10.4%-yielding second…

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I’m investing £100 a month in a SIPP to target a passive income that beats the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Leveraging the power of a SIPP can turn even a £100 monthly investment into a £1.5m pension pot for a…

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Here are 2 potentially top UK shares to consider buying before 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More double-digit growth from UK shares could be just around the corner, especially for these two cheap-looking, high-quality stocks.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA’s up almost 40% in 2024! Here’s my strategy for 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian beat the market in 2024, outpacing even the S&P 500. Here’s how he did it and what investment…

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Is this penny stock worth considering at 69p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's up 140% in the last five years, but is it still worth considering based on its long-term…

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Stock market crash: when will the AI bubble burst?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI spending is reaching new record highs, but is this creating a stock market bubble on the verge of bursting?…

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10,428 shares of this UK stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have an impressive 7.3% yield that's capable of generating a lucrative passive income. But is this…

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Investing £5,000 in a Nasdaq 100 index fund 5 years ago would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the Nasdaq 100 index’s performance since December 2019. Has investing in an index fund been good?

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best-performing UK FTSE 100 investments over the last two years. But how much…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares in 2023 would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares and other banking stocks have thrived in 2024, but has it been a good investment for shareholders who…

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Here are my favourite growth shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two long-term UK growth stocks he’s recently bought ahead of 2025 from his 'best shares to buy…

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A 7% dividend yield but down 16%! Is this mining giant a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining titan has taken quite a tumble, but the dividend yield's now high, and long-term tailwinds might…

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3 S&P 500 stocks that could surge under Donald Trump as US president

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three S&P 500 companies are all set to benefit from Trump’s planned policies, so they might be set to…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund during Covid would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the FTSE 250 index’s performance since the pandemic ravaged the world. Has an index fund been…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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