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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The Vodafone share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

5 February, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After today’s quarterly results, the Vodafone share price continues to limp on. With the stock looking dirt cheap, is this…

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£30k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,100 passive income overnight!

5 February, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can move closer to financial freedom by generating a passive income from a stock market…

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Should I invest in Lloyds as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

5 February, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to tumble. But with other FTSE 100 stocks starting to rise, is now the time…

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A ludicrously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

5 February, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the top performers on one level in a decade, yet the shares remain…

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What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

1 February, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

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Does the Glencore share price indicate a screaming buy?

31 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Glencore is seeing some production issues dragging down its share price. But is this secretly a buying opportunity for long-term…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 second income

31 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with attractive income at an exciting price for a possible long-term investment.

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What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

30 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price tumbled as regulators kicked off a new scandal investigation that may land the British bank with…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding more than 10%!

30 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for passive income opportunities, but are these double-digit-yielding FTSE income stocks too good to be…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

29 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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Cheap shares vs gold: which is the better investment right now?

29 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Gold remains a 'safe haven' in the face of volatility. But in the long run, buying cheap shares could be…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

29 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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How rich would I be if I’d invested £1,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago?

29 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 index funds are popular investment vehicles. But have they provided investors with decent returns, or is stock picking…

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Is buying cheap UK shares right now the key to financial freedom?

29 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are still recovering from the stock market correction, with leading indexes already rising faster than historical averages.

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How I’d invest my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 2024 deadline

28 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Time’s running out to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual £20,000 contribution limit. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d…

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Up nearly 6,000% since 2010, is this one of the best stocks to buy?

28 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this FTSE 100 enterprise have exploded in the last 14 years, but is it still among the best…

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3 top tips for aiming to build a 6% dividend yield ISA

28 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By buying and holding top-notch dividend stocks for the long run while reinvesting payouts, investors can potentially amass impressive amounts…

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3 top tips for building a 6%-dividend-yield ISA

28 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a sustainable, high-dividend-yield ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian shares vital tips to avoid making common mistakes.

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How investing £5k in a SIPP today can drastically improve my retirement!

27 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a small lump sum today could unlock a six-figure retirement nest egg in the long run, paving the way…

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Why the 2024 stock market recovery is a can’t-miss opportunity!

27 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There will always be buying opportunities in the stock market, but the 2024 recovery could be one of the greatest…

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I’d snap up fallen FTSE 250 stocks before it’s too late!

25 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 250 stocks have yet to recover from the market correction, but that might soon change. Here’s why I think…

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I’d aim to earn £3,000 passive income just by investing £300 a month

25 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his structured approach to turning a small monthly investment into a chunky passive income for the long…

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Instead of saving, I’d buy UK value stocks for lifelong income

24 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Savings accounts are offering higher payouts in 2024, but I think they still fall short of the potential long-term returns…

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A new bull market is coming, and I’m desperate to buy the best FTSE 100 stocks before they surge!

24 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of undervalued top-notch companies right now, and I’d start buying them before the next stage…

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UK stock investing: 1 of the top growth stocks to buy now?

23 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regulators are honing in on the petcare market, but has this created a fantastic buying opportunity for this growth stock?

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I’d invest £50 a week in income stocks to aim for £2,663 passive revenue!

23 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Income stocks can provide investors with chunky passive income for minimal effort. But reinvesting dividends can be a far smarter…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 250 for dividends and growth in 2024?

22 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is one of the top performing UK indexes over the last 30 years, but does that make…

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Time to buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the market recovery?

22 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap shares could be the key to unlocking fantastic returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Never mind gold, I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice in 2024

22 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Gold is a proven way to preserve wealth. Still, Warren Buffett believes that stocks are the better inflation hedge in…

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How I’d invest £10k in the FTSE 100 this year

22 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think 2024 will create some exciting opportunities for the UK’s large-cap companies in the FTSE 100. But what’s the…

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How to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA by investing £250 a month

21 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money on a regular basis using a Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors eventually reach a £1m portfolio.…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy and hold in 2024

21 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how I go about finding the best undervalued stocks to buy and hold for the long run – a…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how using dividend stocks could turn that into a £30k annual income!

21 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Turning a lump sum into a chunky annual income with dividend stocks is easy if we know where to start.…

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Is 2024 a once-in-a-decade chance to fill an ISA with cheap, high-dividend-yield shares?

21 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend yields are still absurdly high due to dirt cheap valuations! I’d start buying all I can before these companies…

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How I’d invest £5 a day in UK shares to target a £1.76m portfolio!

21 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Compared to their earnings, UK shares are looking very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage, even with just…

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Never mind buy-to-let, I’d aim for a million with a SIPP!

20 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the advantages of investing with a SIPP to build a substantial retirement pension pot versus owning rental…

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Is this ex-penny stock set for huge growth and dividends?

20 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an ex-penny stock in the electronics sector to uncover explosive long-term potential for both growth and dividends.

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5k in British shares right now

20 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly investing money in British companies for the long run could allow an investor to capitalise on any looming stock…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy right now!?

18 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is up almost 20% since October, but many stocks continue to trade at very low valuations. Could…

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An exceptional value stock to buy before it’s too late?

17 January, 2024 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a leading renewable energy value stock that continues to raise its dividends and executes buybacks despite investor…

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