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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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£60,000 invested in a SIPP on 7 April 2025 could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a proven wealth-building machine. And since last April, UK investors have earned staggering returns.

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WPP shares collapse 55% in 9 months! Is it a top stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of AI disruption have sent WPP shares into freefall, but is this volatility turning it into one of the…

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5 US stocks that billionaire hedge funds are buying in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores five of the most popular US stocks that billionaire hedge fund managers are buying in 2026 for…

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Don’t waste another stock market downturn! Use Warren Buffett’s method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following in Warren Buffett’s footsteps could lead investors down the path of enormous wealth-building in the next stock market crash.

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Is this one of the best FTSE 100 value stocks right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oversold FTSE 100 value stock is near the top of many experts’ buy lists this year, offering a potentially…

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2 UK shares that could surge in 2026 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More interest rate cuts could help UK shares across the board in 2026. But which companies stand to benefit the…

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£5,000 buys 827 shares in this 9.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest a large lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one income stock offering an enormous yield that many investors…

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Meet the 31p penny stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds shares over the next 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock costs 31p today, but it could be worth 60p by this time next year! Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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Everyone’s panicking about a stock market crash! Here’s what I’ll do if it happens

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Predictions of a stock market crash are getting louder. Zaven Boyrazian isn't joining in, but he does share his plan…

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£3k to invest? 2 UK shares to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve been looking for top-notch UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA, and here are two names…

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How much will I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The exact amount of money needed for a chunky £1,000 monthly passive income depends greatly on the type of ISA…

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3 UK stocks experts believe will crash and burn in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most heavily shorted UK stocks in March 2026, with institutional investors projecting catastrophe. Should shareholders be worried?

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£5,000 invested in B&M shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After years of catastrophic decline, B&M shares are starting to bounce back, firmly beating the stock market in 2026 so…

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Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares for 10 years unlocks a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the strategies investors can use to unlock almost £16,000 of passive income using FTSE shares and…

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No savings at 40? Filling an empty ISA with cheap shares could help you retire earlier

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The right cheap shares can turbocharge a portfolio for the years to come and even help investors unlock an earlier…

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Experts say these are the 7 best UK shares to buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This team of analysts has highlighted seven stocks in the UK industrials sector that could be perfectly positioned to deliver…

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At a price of 3.2p, could this penny share deliver huge portfolio gains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Forecasts project this penny share could surge as much as 186% in the next 12 months! Is this too good…

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Here are the best-performing S&P 500 stocks in 2026 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the best-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2026 so far, with one recently minted business already more than…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 10.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 energy stock offers a jaw-dropping 10.1% yield that continues to be covered by cash flow! Is this…

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Invest £10 a day in cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million-pound ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's packed with terrific UK shares, many still at low valuations. Now could be a brilliant time to…

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How I’m using top dividend stocks to try and turn £513.86 a month into a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be boring, but in the long run they can unlock extraordinary wealth. Zaven Boyrazian…

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7.8% dividend yield! A dirt-cheap UK income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m on the hunt for lucrative passive income opportunities, and this under-the-radar FTSE stock currently offers a whopping 7.8% dividend…

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171,885 shares of this FTSE dividend star pays an income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares investors would have to buy to generate enough income to match the UK State…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £10,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how big an ISA needs to be to earn a chunky tax-free second income in 2026, and…

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Up to 8.6% dividend yield! 2 cheap stocks to consider for a £1,540 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Cheap income stocks can unlock fantastic yields for investors. And today, are shares of this financial duo just what income-hungry…

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A 7.2% yield but down 49%! Is it time for me to buy this FTSE REIT to earn passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With this REIT approaching a critical recovery inflexion point, is now a last chance to lock in a 7.2% dividend…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £5,000 monthly retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start building a long-term passive income with a SIPP to unlock a comfortable retirement of…

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What are the ‘best’ stocks to buy with £500 in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores 21 UK shares that the analyst team at Peel Hunt has highlighted as potentially the best growth…

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? This FTSE stock could help fix that

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right choices, a Stocks and Shares ISA can be turned from a loss to a profit in 2026.…

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US stocks are sliding, but I’m not worried

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some US stocks have tanked while others are soaring! Should I be worried? And what can I do now to…

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As the stock market turns chaotic, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's proving volatile as macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions rise, but what does Warren Buffett recommend in such situations?

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After crashing 37%, this FTSE value stock looks filthy cheap with a P/E of just 14.5!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE's filled with value stocks, but one company in particular is now trading at its biggest discount in over…

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How and where to think about investing £1,000 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to avoid novice mistakes when looking to invest £1,000 in UK shares during a volatile market…

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Income stocks: aim to earn £5,000 while sleeping in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Who doesn’t love the idea of waking up to find cash magically appearing in their bank account? Here’s how dividend…

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With the Aston Martin share price at penny stock levels, should investors consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aston Martin share price has crashed into penny stock territory at 41p. Will things get better from here or…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While a stock market crash in 2026 isn’t a certainty, investors who prepare for the worst today could build a…

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Want to try and turn £5,000 of savings into a £1,068+ monthly passive income? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a lump sum in high-quality income stocks and reinvesting dividends can generate a chunky passive income in the long…

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Here’s one of my favourite cheap shares to consider buying today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for cheap shares and was surprised to see a big-name FTSE stock trading at a…

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How many Barclays shares do I need to buy for a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends from Barclays shares are about to skyrocket as management outlines plans to return £15bn to shareholders. Is this a…

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This fallen FTSE 100 darling could be one of the best shares to buy in March

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There was a time when investors couldn’t get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it might be…

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