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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

I’d drip-feed £700 each month into a SIPP to try and become a pension millionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing money in a SIPP each month, investors can build up a mountain of wealth in the long run…

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Investing Articles

This is Warren Buffett’s biggest stock investment. Should I buy its shares too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over 40% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in a single company. Does that make it one of the best…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are on the rise despite the risk of an interest rate cut emerging later in the year. So,…

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Is June a can’t-miss opportunity to try and get rich with UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are on fire right now, with the FTSE 100 already up by double digits! So is 2024 the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in BT shares to earn a £2,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For many investors, having a second income’s the primary objective on the road to financial freedom. But can BT shares…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual allowance to start earning lifelong dividend…

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How to kickstart a beginner portfolio of FTSE shares with £10k in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting a new portfolio of FTSE shares can be a daunting process. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down his approach to launching…

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Investing Articles

This cheap penny stock could skyrocket in the electric vehicle revolution!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a UK penny stock that’s been on a downward trajectory, despite the critical role it could play…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income will I make with 10,000 Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds continues to be one of the most popular stocks among UK investors, but how much passive income can the…

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Investing Articles

Will the UK stock market crash in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As May came to a close, bearish stock market predictions started emerging again. Should investors be worried about a potential…

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I’d buy cheap REITs with £500 to target a £500k nest egg

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in carefully-chosen cheap UK REITs could help investors build significant wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Are these the best 3 REITs to buy for passive income in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Real estate investment trusts can be a lucrative source of passive income. But should these three REITs be on investors’…

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Investing Articles

Start targeting a £24,760 second income with cheap shares and just £10 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing regularly can unlock massive wealth in the long run and even generate an attractive second…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares continue to surge as management continues to defy expectations. But how much money have investors made since the…

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Growth stocks in 2024: last-in-a-decade chance to buy explosive bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A new bull market seems to be here, and snapping up growth stocks right now could lead to explosive performances…

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Investing For Beginners

The FTSE 100’s on fire, but what’s the best stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the UK stock market starting to surge, it’s time to hunt for the best stocks to buy now. But…

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Is the 11.7% yield for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A double-digit payout from a FTSE 250 stock’s often a warning sign to steer clear. But is NextEnergy Solar Fund…

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Investing Articles

I’d put £500 into each of these 5 dividend shares to earn an expanding passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £2,500 into this handful of growth dividend shares today could unlock an ever-increasing income stream for long-term investors to…

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Investing Articles

No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Almost half of the Britain’s population has less than £1,000 in savings. But could following Warren Buffett’s strategy help change…

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Investing Articles

6.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE dividend share I’d buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could this 6.7% dividend yield continue climbing as interest rates start to fall in the second half of 2022? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Surprise! The FTSE 100 could be on track to reach 10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Upcoming interest rate cuts could send the FTSE 100 to over 10,000 by as early as February 2025. Here’s what…

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How I’d turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £50k annual income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even when starting from scratch in 2024, leveraging the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA could drastically expand an…

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Investing Articles

Want a £5m SIPP? Here’s how I’d aim to build one with exactly £621.99 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing £621.99 each month in a SIPP could be the key to unlocking a chunky £5m pension portfolio for…

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These FTSE shares might surge in 2024 if interest rates are cut!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There could be considerable room for recovery and growth in these FTSE shares if the Bank of England cuts interest…

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Investing Articles

Is Powerhouse Energy the best penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Powerhouse Energy share price has skyrocketed by triple digits over the last year! Does that make it one of…

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Investing Articles

2024 stock market rally: a final chance for once-in-a-decade bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK stock market's up by double digits this year, but will this momentum continue? And is 2024 a last…

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Investing Articles

£100k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1.2k monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing large sums of capital can be daunting at first, but tactical allocation could unlock a substantial passive income in…

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Down 90%, is this growth stock finally worth buying in April?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Teladoc Health's had a pretty rough ride over the last two years and now trades close to 2016 levels. But…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that’s on my buy list this month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is leading the charge among UK indexes, rising by double-digits in the last six months. But this…

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Investing Articles

2 ‘super-safe’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with higher payouts for more than 25 years.

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares could reach £5 in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have almost tripled in the last 12 months, but can this upward trajectory propel the stock above £5…

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Investing Articles

90 FTSE 350 stocks offer a 5%+ dividend yield! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Around 25% of the FTSE 350 offers market-beating dividend yields! But which ones are sustainable in the long run? Zaven…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently near its 52-week low?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores what’s happening with the collapsing Reckitt Benckiser share price and whether now's the time to buy the…

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How I’d target a £3m portfolio with compound interest in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are thousands of SIPP millionaires in the UK today with more on the way! Zaven Boyrazian lays out his…

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With no savings at 40, I’d build wealth using Warren Buffett’s golden rules

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has always followed his two golden rules of investing to achieve the market-beating returns that made him a…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares about to surge by 50%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some analysts are predicting Lloyds shares could be about to erupt by 50%! Is this actually possible? And should investors…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £1,500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to build a sizeable second monthly income by investing small lump sums regularly for the long…

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£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £32k annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d establish a tax-free, chunky passive income stream in the long run with a nice lump…

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Could investing £5,000 in these FTSE shares really earn me another £500 income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores one of the leading FTSE Dividend Aristocrat shares to see whether it can continue delivering passive income…

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Here’s a 20p penny stock with explosive growth potential

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a penny stock advancing the field of nanotechnology that could be on the verge of skyrocketing in…

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