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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

A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy in July

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is still down significantly from last year's correction, creating amazing buying opportunities for patient investors. But is…

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Investing Articles

I’d drip-feed £500 monthly into cheap shares during the 2023 stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think buying cheap shares regularly could lead to substantially higher returns in the long run from a possible stock…

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£100 to invest? 2 thriving FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in July!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock market volatility has created amazing buying opportunities for top-tier FTSE 100 stocks. Are these the best shares to buy…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK shares on sale in 2023!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how Warren Buffett achieved 19.8% annualised returns for the last 60 years and how British investors can…

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No savings at 40? I’d start building passive income streams with dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use dividend stocks to build a passive income portfolio from scratch to boost my wealth…

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I’m not waiting for the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The bears are calling for a new stock market crash in 2023, but investors waiting for something that may never…

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Forget buy-to-let! This property investment offers an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs like this one offer investors the potential for massive dividend yields from property investments without having to get their…

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£1k to invest? This is my top stock to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian runs through his top stock to buy in 2023 as this key industry begins to ramp back up…

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Are growth stocks dead in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Growth stocks have massively underperformed since 2022 as the days of near-zero interest rates are over. Is this the end…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest in dirt cheap UK shares in 2023 to try and treble my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap UK shares across the FTSE 100 in 2023 could lead to triple-digit returns in the long…

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How to target a £100,000 portfolio in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build a big…

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5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to limp below 50p. But could this be an excellent entry point for long-term investors…

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s method of investing could help individuals build worthwhile passive income from an investment portfolio, even when earning a…

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How to aim for a million using the top dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be dull, but they can unlock enormous volumes of wealth in the long run.…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £1k in UK shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This stock market rally could send UK shares flying, but not all of them will recover. Zaven Boyrazian examines the…

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The top 10 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2023, the UK’s flagship index offers a 3.9% dividend yield. But these 10 highest-paying income stocks currently offer an…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for finding the best undervalued stocks to buy now for superior returns when building long-term…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian identifies and explores two increasingly popular growth stocks that look to him like bad investments in the current…

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The top 2 UK shares to buy when aiming for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They could even help investors…

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If I’d used my Stocks and Shares ISA to buy index trackers in 2017, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Explore the returns investors could have earned in a Stocks and Shares ISA from key indexes like the FTSE 100,…

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Dividend Shares

Is 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why investing in dividend stocks today could help build a massive passive income stream in the long…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares getting ready to take off?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly doubled in price! But is there more upward potential left? Or is the engineering giant at…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to try and beat lingering inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest inflation figures show the Consumer Price Index at 8.7%. But this FTSE 250 stock keeps on delivering results,…

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Investing Articles

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in the cheap shares of market leaders can produce much higher returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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What’s next for the FTSE 100 in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst forecasts project double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 index by May 2024. But can the UK's flagship index live…

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Starting from scratch? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores three of Warren Buffett’s most valuable tips for building sustainable long-term wealth in the stock market.

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How I’d invest £5k in this FTSE 100 stock market correction

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market correction is creating interesting opportunities within the UK's flagship index. But not all depressed valuations are bargains.

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The stock market correction is a once-in-a-decade chance to buy high-yield stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise on cheap income stocks offering high yields in this market correction, while also highlighting…

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My 2023 best stocks to buy list: shares I think are poised for a recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last six months, I’ve steadily topped up my investment in these two growth shares. Here’s why I think…

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2 of the ‘safest’ UK dividend stocks on the planet

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK is home to some of the safest dividend stocks in the world. Here are two companies with multi-decade…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now when aiming for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy may be firms with market-leading positions trading at cheap prices. And in the long…

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Forget buy-to-let! Start building to £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a far more prudent method to build a seven-figure portfolio than…

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How to start building passive income with £25 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start…

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Investing Articles

I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap growth stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is climbing by double digits as investor interest in growth stocks returns. But there are still countless…

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I’d forget gold! There’s more growth potential in cheap shares in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying gold during volatility is a popular move to protect wealth. But for those seeking higher returns, I think investing…

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 stocks among the best shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two FTSE 100 stocks are making strides to deliver growth, yet their share prices remain depressed. Is this a…

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