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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

3 top tips for aiming to build a 6% dividend yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By buying and holding top-notch dividend stocks for the long run while reinvesting payouts, investors can potentially amass impressive amounts…

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3 top tips for building a 6%-dividend-yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a sustainable, high-dividend-yield ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian shares vital tips to avoid making common mistakes.

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How investing £5k in a SIPP today can drastically improve my retirement!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a small lump sum today could unlock a six-figure retirement nest egg in the long run, paving the way…

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Why the 2024 stock market recovery is a can’t-miss opportunity!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There will always be buying opportunities in the stock market, but the 2024 recovery could be one of the greatest…

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I’d snap up fallen FTSE 250 stocks before it’s too late!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 250 stocks have yet to recover from the market correction, but that might soon change. Here’s why I think…

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I’d aim to earn £3,000 passive income just by investing £300 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his structured approach to turning a small monthly investment into a chunky passive income for the long…

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Instead of saving, I’d buy UK value stocks for lifelong income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Savings accounts are offering higher payouts in 2024, but I think they still fall short of the potential long-term returns…

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A new bull market is coming, and I’m desperate to buy the best FTSE 100 stocks before they surge!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of undervalued top-notch companies right now, and I’d start buying them before the next stage…

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UK stock investing: 1 of the top growth stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regulators are honing in on the petcare market, but has this created a fantastic buying opportunity for this growth stock?

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I’d invest £50 a week in income stocks to aim for £2,663 passive revenue!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Income stocks can provide investors with chunky passive income for minimal effort. But reinvesting dividends can be a far smarter…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 250 for dividends and growth in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is one of the top performing UK indexes over the last 30 years, but does that make…

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Time to buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the market recovery?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap shares could be the key to unlocking fantastic returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Never mind gold, I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Gold is a proven way to preserve wealth. Still, Warren Buffett believes that stocks are the better inflation hedge in…

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How I’d invest £10k in the FTSE 100 this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think 2024 will create some exciting opportunities for the UK’s large-cap companies in the FTSE 100. But what’s the…

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How to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA by investing £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money on a regular basis using a Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors eventually reach a £1m portfolio.…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy and hold in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how I go about finding the best undervalued stocks to buy and hold for the long run – a…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how using dividend stocks could turn that into a £30k annual income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Turning a lump sum into a chunky annual income with dividend stocks is easy if we know where to start.…

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Is 2024 a once-in-a-decade chance to fill an ISA with cheap, high-dividend-yield shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend yields are still absurdly high due to dirt cheap valuations! I’d start buying all I can before these companies…

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How I’d invest £5 a day in UK shares to target a £1.76m portfolio!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Compared to their earnings, UK shares are looking very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage, even with just…

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Never mind buy-to-let, I’d aim for a million with a SIPP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the advantages of investing with a SIPP to build a substantial retirement pension pot versus owning rental…

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Is this ex-penny stock set for huge growth and dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an ex-penny stock in the electronics sector to uncover explosive long-term potential for both growth and dividends.

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5k in British shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly investing money in British companies for the long run could allow an investor to capitalise on any looming stock…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy right now!?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is up almost 20% since October, but many stocks continue to trade at very low valuations. Could…

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An exceptional value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a leading renewable energy value stock that continues to raise its dividends and executes buybacks despite investor…

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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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