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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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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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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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The top 3 renewable energy income shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are these some of the best renewable energy income shares on the stock market today? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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UK value shares are rising. But is 2024 still the biggest investment opportunity of the decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a decade of growth stocks stealing the show, value shares are back. Zaven Boyrazian explores top tactics to capitalise…

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Instead of gold, I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying gold can be a good way to protect wealth. But for investors looking to build capital, FTSE 100 shares…

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How drip-feeding £250 a month into the FTSE 250 could unlock an early retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly adding money into a FTSE 250 fund's a terrific way to build a large pension pot, but Zaven Boyrazian…

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How to target a £10k passive income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can investing in dividend shares generate £10,000 in annual passive income? Zaven Boyrazian believes so and explains how he'd aim…

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Here are the 10 highest-growth stocks in the FTSE 100!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Plenty of FTSE 100 companies have been growing like crazy in 2023. Zaven Boyrazian outlines the best performers of the…

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Just started saving? I’d invest £500 a month to target a £69,800 passive income for life!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly drip-feeding capital into the stock market could unlock a chunky five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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10% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco one of the greatest FTSE 100 bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British American Tobacco continues to pay its 10% dividend yield! But here’s why Zaven Boyrazian remains untempted by the payout.

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How to find the best shares to buy now for a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the most rewarding shares to buy inside a SIPP could be the most unpopular ones on the London…

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The stock market recovery is coming. I’d start hunting dirt cheap shares now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best time to buy shares is when they’re trading at a discount. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’ll be hunting…

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Stocks and Shares ISA: what’s the best way to invest £20k in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Time’s running out to capitalise on the £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA contribution limit. But what's the best way to…

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Stocks and Shares ISA: I’d invest £200 a month to target a £75,890 tax-free income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why and how he’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to turn small monthly investments into a…

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How I’d invest £5k in UK shares ahead of a looming market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money into UK shares before a stock market recovery could allow an investor to reap tremendous returns. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Warren Buffett: 3 vital rules the world’s best investor follows

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has made over $100bn in the stock market! Zaven Boyrazian explains three of the investing tactics that led…

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Here’s how to start finding the best FTSE value shares in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian details how he goes about identifying the best FTSE value stocks for his portfolio as we move into…

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How to invest £5k in income shares to target a £300 annual dividend

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains some key tactics to find and analyse income shares when looking to bolster annual dividend portfolio profits.

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