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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

Why is nobody talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 250 stock that has fallen from grace to uncover whether a buying opportunity has emerged…

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7.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in August and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two British shares offering impressive dividend yields that look sustainable and expandable in the long run.

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Investing Articles

When will the Lloyds share price reach £1 again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the Lloyds share price on track to hit the magic £1 threshold in 2023? Or should investors steer their…

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How I’d use Warren Buffett’s tactics to aim for a £500 monthly dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Warren Buffett method of investing is simple, but effective. And investors can use it to make a chunky dividend…

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Investing Articles

How to target £1m by investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money regularly through a Stocks and Shares ISA can lead to major wealth in the long run, potentially even…

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Investing in penny stocks? 3 critical metrics to watch closely

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights how he filters out mediocre penny stocks from consideration and what red flags to look for when…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Jeremy Grantham is predicting a new stock market crash. But should investors ignore his warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Start hunting for bargain UK shares before the stock market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The time to buy UK shares is when they’re cheap, not expensive. And there are plenty of bargains in the…

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How to make a passive income with just £300 a month in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Deploying this long-term passive income strategy may help investors to build a sizeable income stream, even starting with small sums.

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I’d buy £1,750 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares play a critical role in an income investor’s portfolio. Zaven Boyrazian explores one cash-generative enterprise in the energy…

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Growth Shares

Is this FTSE AIM enterprise one of the best stocks to buy and hold now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares one of the best stocks to buy now from his portfolio, which he believes could deliver an…

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10.8% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE is packed with top stocks offering impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and this…

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Are these the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two FTSE 100 stocks are among the most popular today, but does that make them good investments? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy dirt cheap shares in this stock market recovery. Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap shares while the stock market is still recovering from the 2022 correction could lead to higher returns in…

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Investing Articles

Can I potentially double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are up 110% since the start of 2023 as the engineering giant makes a surprising comeback. But can…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and start buying dirt cheap UK Shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following Warren Buffett and capitalising on the recent stock market correction could yield tremendous long-term wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Investing Articles

How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy to make a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying a near-6% dividend yield as earnings surge from rising interest rates. But is the bank actually…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Explore the battle between growth and dividend stocks to discover a good method for building long-term wealth in a Stocks…

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Investing Articles

A hidden ex-penny stock to buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This ex-penny stock is quietly thriving in the electric vehicle industry and appears on track to keep capitalising on the…

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Investing Articles

What are the best shares to buy for the stock market rally in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By chasing the latest trends in the stock market rally, investors will likely miss the best shares. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Investing Articles

UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for investing a £1,000 windfall in the stock market and where to start searching for…

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Investing Articles

How to unlock lifelong passive income by investing £20,000 in an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how using an ISA could possibly leave investors £28,000 richer building a long-term passive income portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the economy still reeling from inflation, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to tap into dividend shares to generate a second…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy and hold dirt cheap shares in 2023 for at least a decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying dirt cheap shares in 2023 and holding them for the long run could be a highly profitable strategy in…

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1 of the best FTSE 250 stocks for consistent growth and returns?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at whether this FTSE 250 real estate stock could be an excellent addition to his…

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These might be the best shares to buy now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These companies look perfectly positioned to thrive due to shifting trends in the economy. As such, they could be among…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest my first £1k in this high dividend yield stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Last year’s stock market correction has sent the dividend yields of many shares surging. Here’s one firm offering a seemingly…

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Investing Articles

I’d ignore gold and start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to aim for early retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While many FTSE 100 shares begin recovering, I’m focusing on capitalising on these bargains to grow my wealth rather than…

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Zero savings? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By applying Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold investment strategy, investors can position their portfolios to unlock potentially strong long-term gains.

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Investing Articles

At 42p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares continue to trade below 50p despite the bank posting £3.9bn in pre-tax profits. Is this a buying opportunity,…

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Investing Articles

£2k to invest? 2 investments I’d make in a Stocks and Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hunting for the best US and UK stocks to buy? Here are two industry leaders I’m tempted to buy in…

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Forget savings accounts! I’d buy penny stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks are notoriously volatile. But with economic conditions improving, some of these tiny enterprises may be set to skyrocket!

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Stock market recovery 2023: a rare opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capitalising on bargains during the 2023 stock market recovery could help investors propel their Stocks and Shares ISAs to new…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £51,400 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares could unlock a lucrative second income to help establish a more lavish lifestyle, even starting from…

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How to take £5 a day and build passive income streams

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step process to help start generating a passive income, even with as little as £35…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 340 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying 340 Britvic shares could unlock £100 a year in dividends. Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 9,400! 2 cheap stocks to buy before a surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 22% surge for the FTSE 100 in the next eight months! Is time running…

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Why I’m buying and holding cheap dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth potential in 2023. Here’s…

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2 UK growth stocks under £1 to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two UK growth stocks from his portfolio trading under £1. They look poised to benefit from dominant…

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How to use £3 a day to start building passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Putting aside just £3 a day to invest in dividend shares can slowly build a passive income portfolio potentially capable…

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