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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

Where might the FTSE 100 go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s up almost 24% since last November! But the big question now is, what could happen next? Here…

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1 discounted US stock for me to buy for the cybersecurity revolution!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This AI-powered cybersecurity company's beating its rival technologies, and a recent share price drop may have just created a buying…

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Are these 2 legendary dividend stocks worth buying and holding until 2030?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two of the UK's most legendary dividend stocks with tremendous track records. But are they good long-term…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice and buy undervalued shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s focus on quality at a reasonable price has proven to be a highly lucrative strategy that other investors…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a £50k second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how investors can target a £50,000 second income starting with a brand new ISA while also keeping…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing the first £1,000 in an SIPP can be a daunting process, especially for new investors. Zaven Boyrazian explains what…

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No savings? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about retiring with no savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to boost their wealth for the long…

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Down 40%, should I buy this 6.5%-yielding business for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This sold-off equipment rental firm could be a lucrative opportunity for my Stocks and Shares ISA if new management can…

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1 dividend-paying near-penny stock set for potentially huge growth!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's discovered a potentially dirt cheap, high-growth, almost penny stock hiding in plain sight. Is this one to consider…

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1 no-brainer share I’d buy when the stock market crashes again

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Another stock market crash is inevitable, but when it eventually happens, instead of panicking, I’ll be buying shares in this…

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I’d buy 5,800 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Reliable, long-term, high-dividend yields are the secret to building a large passive income stream. And this unloved stock might do…

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Up 288% in a year! Is the fastest-growing S&P 500 stock still a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 stock's growing faster than Nvidia, and despite its explosive performance, the shares still look cheap! Is this…

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Where might the Burberry share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Burberry share price has crashed and forecasts are grim, but what might be in store for investors? And is…

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Here’s the growth forecast for BP shares for 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

City analysts expect BP shares to climb by double digits through to 2025! Does that make this energy giant a…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a terrific run in 2024, almost doubling in value. The big question now is,…

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Where might the Lloyds share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price slides as a rival receives an unfavourable court ruling, but does this mean a buying opportunity…

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UK shares to buy now: with a £1,000 lump sum, here’s what I’d do

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian talks through how he’d look for the best shares to buy now for his portfolio and identifies one…

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34% dividend yield for holders since 2004!? A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK income stock has been hiking shareholder payouts for decades, so much so that its dividend yield for investors…

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I’d drip feed £500 a month into the FTSE 250 to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 in a FTSE 250 index fund each month can be a great way to build wealth, but it…

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Up 180% in a year! Is the fastest-growing FTSE 100 share still a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing FTSE 100s stock of 2024 so far, almost tripling in the last 12 months. But is…

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1 S&P 500 company from my ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this cheap-looking S&P 500 growth enterprise is on his ‘best stocks to buy now’ list for…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is filled with lucrative dividend stocks waiting to be discovered. Here are two long-term winners on…

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No savings at 50? The Warren Buffett method could help change that!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his fortune after turning 50, demonstrating that even older investors can build enormous wealth. Here’s…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA to earn a second income of £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It’s amazing how much of a second income investors can unlock with a £20k ISA when picking stocks directly rather…

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How I’d invest within a SIPP to target a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the steps he’d take to target a high-yield, income-generating SIPP for 2024 and beyond by investing in…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £600,000 portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing even a small sum regularly can help build a sizable six-figure portfolio in the long run. It could even…

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What are the best shares to buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best stocks to buy now could already be in my Stocks and Shares ISA. That’s why I’ve…

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Is Scancell the best penny stock for me to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Scancell share price is on fire, jumping by 50% since July! But is this just the tip of the…

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Are we soon to see a skyrocketing stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market could be on the verge of surging next year as interest rates fall and innovation takes off,…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his three-step plan to help generate a passive income in 2024 by putting aside just £10 a…

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With £20k in an ISA, here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £6,800 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a chunky second income with dividend-growth stocks can take time but, in the long run, a dedicated strategy can…

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How I’d target a £3.7m SIPP with just £350 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage SIPP advantages to build a multi-million-pound portfolio with just £350 to invest each month.

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If I’d invested £10k in my Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As a Stocks and Shares ISA investor, here’s how much I could have made if I’d invested in the FTSE…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Predictions of a US stock market crash are rising, but should investors ignore these warnings and just keep investing? Zaven…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d seek out the best UK shares to try and double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in the best UK shares at discounted prices can produce high returns. It may even double an investment…

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5 simple steps to earning £500 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the five main steps to generate a monthly passive income with dividend stocks and how to…

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2 dividend stocks from which I’m running a mile

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of generous dividend stocks around but not all of them will be reliable long term. Here are…

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Warren Buffett has $165bn invested in these 3 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are Warren Buffett’s three largest holdings, but are these good investments right now? Or should investors look elsewhere for…

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I’d buy 300 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 in annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 300 shares of this FTSE 250 enterprise could earn me an extra £100 of income. But this could grow…

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Up to 16.8% yields! Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 350 is filled with income stocks offering amazing dividend yields right now! Here are the 10 biggest potential…

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