Zaven Boyrazian, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Could the Lloyds share price surge by 100% in 2026?

1 January, 2026 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price surged by almost 80% in 2025, making it one of the best-performing FTSE 100 stocks of…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares surge by another 100% in 2026?

1 January, 2026 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been among the best FTSE stocks to buy over the last five years and doubled once again…

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£5,000 invested in ITM Power shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

25 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ITM Power shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, with revenues skyrocketing over 600% since! But can the stock…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

25 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesla shares have been exceptionally volatile in 2025, but have still managed to beat the market. But is it too…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

25 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have been a fantastic investment over the last five years, skyrocketing by over 1,000%, but can the stock…

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At over £11, I’m getting nervous about Rolls-Royce shares

25 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has skyrocketed 872% over the last five years, smashing past the wider FTSE 100. So why…

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At a 95p share price, is now the time to invest in Lloyds?

25 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up 73.7% since January as earnings and profit margins surge, but can it do it…

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2 FTSE shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

22 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover some of the best-performing FTSE shares of 2025, and which ones expert analysts think will outperform in 2026 and…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a stock market crash?

22 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500's surged by double digits yet again in 2025, but can this momentum continue in 2026, or are…

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12.5% dividend yield! Could buying this FTSE 250 stock earn me massive passive income?

22 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock looks like a rare and outstanding passive income opportunity. But is the 12.5% dividend yield too…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’m looking at an even better FTSE 100 bargain

22 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a stellar 2025, but there could be far better investments in the FTSE 100 to consider…

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I’m racing to buy dirt cheap income stocks before it’s too late

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Income stocks are set to have a terrific year in 2026 with multiple tailwinds supporting dividend growth. Here's what Zaven…

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Is investing £5,000 enough to earn a £1,000 second income?

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning a second income in the stock market? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how investors can aim to…

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New to investing? REITs are an excellent way to earn passive income!

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks that real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be a great way for investors to boost their passive…

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Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Rolls-Royce shares?

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the advice of Warren Buffett ringing in his ears, Zaven Boyrazian considers whether now’s still the time to think…

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Ocado shares plummet 40% in 5 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Surging losses and a key customer cancellation have sent Ocado shares plummeting, but is this volatility turning it into one…

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£5,000 invested in UK shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, with some almost tripling since January! But can these winners keep…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are over 90 UK shares paying a dividend yield of 7%, or more. But how can you tell which…

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Here’s how much a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA can be worth after 10 years of investing

21 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not using the Stocks and Shares ISA annual allowance is a critical mistake that could cost investors over £340,000 in…

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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK stocks to earn a second income

20 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing £5,000 in UK stocks could potentially unlock a second income of up to £1,100 in…

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Prediction: these near-penny stocks could be among 2026’s big winners

20 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down two almost penny stocks that expert investors believe could surge next year, delivering between 35% and…

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Not using a SIPP? Here’s how much money you could be missing out on…

20 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last 25 years, some smart SIPP investors have made almost £3.5m by putting aside just £500 a month!…

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How much do you need in an ISA to triple the 2026 State Pension?

20 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a 4.8% jump, the UK State Pension's still not enough for a comfortable retirement. Here's how big an…

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2 low-priced dividend stocks I’m buying to target a lifetime of passive income

20 December, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's filled with low-priced dividend stocks trading for less than a tenner. Here are two that investment analyst…