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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

No savings? Investors can still achieve financial freedom by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2023 might be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s years of investing advice. Zaven Boyrazian explains some of…

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9.1% dividend yield! The best FTSE income stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for the best dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, and this business has hiked payouts each year…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 in British shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the stock market slowly making a comeback, Zaven Boyrazian explores which investment strategy is the best to follow when…

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How to aim for £200 additional monthly income with dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use dividend stocks to potentially earn an extra £200 a month passively within just a…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a SIPP to target passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his approach to building a SIPP portfolio from scratch to build a lifetime retirement passive income stream.

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How I’d aim to make a £56,000 second income with UK shares and never work again

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK shares, investors can potentially achieve financial freedom and be able to stop working sooner. Here’s…

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How to target big long-term wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of common mistakes investors make when building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how to…

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FTSE 100 stocks: winners and losers in 2023 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 100 stocks are the biggest gainers and losers this year. Zaven Boyrazian explores where the best opportunities may…

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How much do I need to invest in income shares to earn £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to go about building a portfolio of income shares to hit a monthly target of extra…

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2 defensive dividend shares to help protect wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two dividend shares with impressive track records that may be the perfect addition to defensive portfolios.

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1 FTSE growth stock I’d buy in 2023 to boost my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian just bought shares in this FTSE 250 growth stock he believes has the potential to deliver explosive gains…

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Some FTSE 100 shares are near their highest in a year! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many FTSE 100 shares are on fire, delivering staggering double- and even triple-digit returns for patient investors. But is there…

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What are the best shares to buy for a post-inflation world?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation slowly trending downwards, Zaven Boyrazian explores where the best buying opportunities may be to capitalise on the eventual…

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How to invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains two proven strategies that can be used to start investing in the FTSE 100, and how to…

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How to target an 8% dividend yield in a £20k ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he would construct an ISA income portfolio to deliver a sustainable high dividend yield for the…

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How to start building passive income with just £10 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A common investing goal is to generate passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains one proven method, investing in dividend-paying stocks.

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3 factors I look for to find ‘monster’ growth stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines three attributes he looks for when hunting growth stocks with potentially multi-bagger returns in the long run.

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Is now the time to buy FTSE 100 companies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With concerns about the UK economy still elevated, many people may be understandably worried about investing in the FTSE 100…

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I’d snap up top-notch shares while they’re still cheap!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he identifies cheap shares for his portfolio while managing investment risk in a volatile stock market.

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The FTSE 250 fire sale continues! 2 bargain stocks to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 continues to offer exciting bargains as the index recovers from last year’s correction. Are these the best…

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3 reasons to consider selling Lloyds shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite surging profits, Lloyds shares are slowly revealing several concerning weak spots that might warrant selling in the long run.

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£500 to invest? A 5.5% dividend yield gem I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an out-of-favour FTSE 250 stock that continues to raise its dividend yield, despite rising pessimism from investors.

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Nothing in the bank? I’d use Warren Buffett’s approach to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investing strategy could help investors build substantial wealth, even starting from scratch. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I’d stop saving and start investing, aiming for a £1m ISA with FTSE dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how a market correction offers investors countless buying opportunities among the UK’s flagship dividend stocks.

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I’d start targeting a £5,000 second income by investing £100 a month in UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By saving and investing in UK shares each month, investors can potentially start adding to their main income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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How to build a 7%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to structure a Stocks and Shares ISA using high-quality dividend shares to create a reliable passive…

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How a stock market crash may help investors retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash isn’t a common occurrence. And capitalising on one can pave the way to a faster retirement.…

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My £3-a-day passive income plan for 2023 and beyond 

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start generating a passive income by setting aside a few pounds a day and investing…

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2 FTSE growth stocks I’d put £1,000 in today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE growth stocks have been hit hard during the 2022 correction. But the latest figures suggest better times are…

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Are 2023’s cheap shares a rare chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights how unpleasant market corrections give investors the rare opportunity to potentially lock in higher returns with cheap…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend stocks with chunky payouts, thanks to all the recent volatility. Here’s one…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into the FTSE 250 to try and retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying index funds tracking the FTSE 250 could lead to a multi-million-pound portfolio in the long run, drastically improving retirement…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: are we nearing the peak?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is finally heading back in the right direction. But can this momentum be maintained, or will…

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What could drive the Lloyds share price in 2023 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian investigates the primary economic factors influencing the Lloyds share price and what investors can potentially expect in the…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for a growing 6% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find potentially winning dividend shares with high yields for sustainable long-term passive income in an…

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With inflation at 6.8%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Warren Buffett navigates the stock market during high inflation periods and highlights his tactics for…

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Why and how I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA ASAP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20k with a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a lucrative long-term move for patient investors, especially with indirect…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in low-priced shares today could produce far greater returns in the long run, thanks to a recovering stock…

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How I’d invest £1k in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to avoid novice mistakes when investing a £1,000 lump sum in UK shares in a volatile…

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How I’d invest £180 each month to target a £10,800 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British stocks can be an excellent source of passive income in the long run, even when using a simple index…

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