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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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FTSE 100 to surge to 10,000 by 2025! 2 stocks to consider buying before it does

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts indicate an upcoming 30% surge for the FTSE 100 over the next 18 months. Is time running…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 30% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock is under fire from short-sellers, making its yield the highest on the London Stock Exchange. But…

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No savings? I’m using Warren Buffett’s method as I aim to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting from scratch is never easy. But by following Warren Buffett’s example, investors could drastically increase their wealth in the…

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9% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income share I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for the best high-dividend-yield income stocks today. And this unloved FTSE 250 enterprise could fit the bill perfectly.

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The FTSE 100 is more than 33% undervalued! Time to start buying bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking at the earnings multiples of FTSE 100 shares reveals massive bargains for long-term investors. Zaven Boyrazian explores the opportunities.

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If I invest £10,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income will I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are one of the most popular UK investments that generate passive income in a portfolio. But are they…

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How to transform an empty ISA into a £67,800 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a second income is key to reaching financial freedom, and the stock market provides a long-term path to achieving…

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Is penny stock Helium One a cheap buy at 2p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Helium One share price has exploded by almost 1,000% in three weeks! Is it too late to buy? Or…

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2024 recovery: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a £5m Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Young investors in 2024 have the rare opportunity to potentially push their Stocks and Shares ISA into multi-million-pound territory.

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The XP Power share price just collapsed by 40%! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The XP Power share price collapsed by 40% after another profit warning, sending the stock to its cheapest level in…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a handful of UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target building a seven-figure portfolio with only a small and concentrated collection of UK shares.

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What’s going on with the Severn Trent share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Severn Trent share price has tumbled in 2024, but is management steadily turning the ship around? Zaven Boyrazian analyses…

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£9,000 in excess savings? I’d buy 457 shares of this dividend stock to target a £1,100 extra income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend stocks that consistently boost payouts can offer investors massive yields long term. Here’s a share that may be on…

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Earnings breakdown: what’s next for the TUI share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The TUI share price is looking dirt cheap as revenues and underlying profits hit record highs while debt continues to…

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Renewable energy REITS are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them for massive dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs across the renewable energy sector are trading at dirt-cheap prices thanks to higher interest rates. But is this secretly…

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How to turn £7 a day into passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly setting aside £7 a day could be the key to unlocking a chunky passive income to last a lifetime.…

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Never mind buy-to-let! I’m investing in FTSE shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite the popularity of rental real estate, FTSE shares like this one may offer far more promising opportunities for long-term…

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The Bellway share price is up 40%! Will this momentum continue in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The real estate market's recovering, sending the Bellway share price surging. But is it too late to capitalise on the…

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What’s happening with the Unilever share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After months of falling sales volumes, the Unilever share price is now rising as it starts getting things back on…

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The Compass Group share price is still rising! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest trading update propelled the Compass Group share price even higher as the food services enterprise beats expectations once…

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Is the falling SSE share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite delivering impressive momentum in recent months, the SSE share price is sliding as bad weather disrupts the energy group’s…

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The J Sainsbury share price is up 60% in 16 months! Is that about to repeat?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The J Sainsbury share price is on the move as management reveals a new three-year plan to overtake its rivals.…

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The Filtronic share price is up 170% in a year! Is it time to buy this penny stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Filtronic share price continues to beat investor expectations by securing new game-changing contracts with FTSE 350 customers.

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Here’s why the BP share price is rising

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price has jumped on the back of its latest earnings. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the results and…

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The Vodafone share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After today’s quarterly results, the Vodafone share price continues to limp on. With the stock looking dirt cheap, is this…

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£30k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,100 passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can move closer to financial freedom by generating a passive income from a stock market…

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Should I invest in Lloyds as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to tumble. But with other FTSE 100 stocks starting to rise, is now the time…

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A ludicrously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the top performers on one level in a decade, yet the shares remain…

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What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

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Does the Glencore share price indicate a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Glencore is seeing some production issues dragging down its share price. But is this secretly a buying opportunity for long-term…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with attractive income at an exciting price for a possible long-term investment.

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What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price tumbled as regulators kicked off a new scandal investigation that may land the British bank with…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding more than 10%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for passive income opportunities, but are these double-digit-yielding FTSE income stocks too good to be…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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Cheap shares vs gold: which is the better investment right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Gold remains a 'safe haven' in the face of volatility. But in the long run, buying cheap shares could be…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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How rich would I be if I’d invested £1,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 index funds are popular investment vehicles. But have they provided investors with decent returns, or is stock picking…

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Is buying cheap UK shares right now the key to financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are still recovering from the stock market correction, with leading indexes already rising faster than historical averages.

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How I’d invest my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 2024 deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Time’s running out to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual £20,000 contribution limit. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d…

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Up nearly 6,000% since 2010, is this one of the best stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this FTSE 100 enterprise have exploded in the last 14 years, but is it still among the best…

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