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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

How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 Stocks for 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 stocks are offering terrific bargains for prudent investors. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d capitalise on these buying opportunities…

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How I’d aim to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with growth shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK is home to many innovative growth shares. Some may even go on to deliver tenfold returns in the…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK income stocks are still offering impressive yields in 2024 as the stock market continues to recover from the recent…

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Entering 2024 with no savings? I’d follow the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting from zero, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage Warren Buffett’s wealth-building methods to aim for a substantial nestegg.

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I’d invest £250 a month in the FTSE 250 to aim to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing in a FTSE 250 index fund alongside individual stocks could be the key to unlocking a wealthier lifestyle…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares now and aim to hold them for the next decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding absurdly cheap shares for the long run is a proven profitable strategy, but investors still have to…

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Saving for retirement? I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a pension pot is a fantastic idea, but Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in quality FTSE 100 companies can…

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Aiming for £1m? Start investing regularly with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors build a £1m portfolio in the…

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“FTSE 100 to reach 9,600!” What are the best stocks to buy before the surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Updated analyst forecasts predict a potential double-digit surge in the UK’s flagship index before the end of 2024. What are…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7.9% yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The tobacco industry continues to offer ever-increasing dividend yields to income investors. But is the gravy train soon going to…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in 2024 to aim for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy this year may be companies with ample cash flows and solid market positions capable…

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Small SIPP at 50? I’d make these moves to boost my retirement savings

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following a regular investment plan, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target building a big pile of money using a…

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Never mind savings accounts! I’d invest in quality penny stocks this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2024 could be a terrific year to buy penny stocks for the long run as economic conditions improve. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Stock market recovery 2024: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2024 stock market recovery could be a rare chance to send an ISA flying into seven-figure territory. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’d buy 330 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to earn a £100 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 330 shares of Safestore Holdings could earn investors £100 a year in dividends. Is it the best FTSE 250…

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5 steps to earning an extra £500 monthly passive income in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start earning regular monthly passive income by following five simple steps in the stock market…

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This is one of my top FTSE value stocks right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This value stock may be on the verge of becoming a new industry leader within the British real estate sector,…

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If I’d invested £15,300 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago, I’d have over £1m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has had some massive winning stocks since the financial crisis, and this one has seen a more…

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Income stocks: the best investment of the decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he thinks buying discounted top-notch income stocks in 2024 could be the buying opportunity of the…

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Is the FTSE 250 correction a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has been lagging the FTSE 100 by double digits over the last two years, but is the…

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2024 market recovery: is it too late to buy cheap shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find bargain buying opportunities while avoiding falling into traps as the stock market continues to…

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FTSE 100 watchlist: are Rolls-Royce shares now the greatest investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing stock in the FTSE 100 over the last 12 months, but can it maintain its upward…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in an ISA to target a 7% dividend yield in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he identifies top-notch, high-dividend-yield stocks to build a 7% ISA portfolio in 2024 and beyond.

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £69,820 annual income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing small sums of capital each month can lead to substantial passive income during retirement, along with a seven-figure…

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Is ITM Power the best near-penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ITM Power share price has been on a rollercoaster ride since 2020, but is the hydrogen specialist getting ready…

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I’d add £500 a month to a SIPP to capitalise on the next bull market!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying discounted stocks before the next bull market could propel a SIPP into millionaire territory. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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How to invest £500 in dirt-cheap shares for a steady passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how snapping up cheap shares today might generate up to £45,200 as a second income stream in…

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Aiming to get richer in 2024? I’d buy cheap UK shares in January

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The recent stock market correction has provided brave investors with a rare and potentially lucrative opportunity to snap up discounted…

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I’d target a richer, earlier retirement by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s long-term investing style could help others unlock a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Is 2024 a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With economic conditions improving, investor sentiment is back on the rise, pushing up FTSE 100 shares. But is it too…

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An absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is on the rise, but this stock continues to trade at a near-record low price-to-earnings ratio. Is…

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3 steps to increase income from dividend shares in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks ahead to next year to see how investors can improve the yield on an income portfolio with…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 in 2024 as inflation falls

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation cooling off, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to strategically find the best investment opportunities throughout next year.

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Lifetime passive income for just £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to set up a passive income stream that could last for years or even decades with…

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70 FTSE 350 stocks offer a 6%+ dividend yield! Time to start buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More than 20% of the FTSE 350 is offering chunky dividend yields. Here’s how to avoid traps and find potentially…

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FTSE 100 forecasts predict a surge to 8,368 points! Time to start buying cheap shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest analyst forecasts suggest a double-digit surge in the UK’s flagship index is coming. Is time running out to…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £77 a week in a SIPP to aim for a million-pound nest egg

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly investing money via a SIPP each week could put investors on the path to financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Will the 2024 stock market rally be a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Corrections can be painful, but the looming stock market rally may kick off in 2024 providing investors with an opportunity…

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I’d start buying cheap UK shares with just £200 a month to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks UK shares still look cheap as we move into 2024. He explains how to capitalise on the…

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Just started saving? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth for the long term and hopefully get…

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