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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 at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s secret sauce to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett just revealed his strategy for achieving market-beating returns in the long run and how investors can use his…

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Investing Articles

I’d use the stock market recovery to buy dirt cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying bargain shares during this stock market recovery could unlock substantial long-term returns for prudent and patient investors.

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Investing Articles

How to target a 6% dividend yield in an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High-dividend-yield stocks can often be a red flag, but it's still possible to build a lucrative income ISA while keeping…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £250 a month in UK shares to target a £22,605 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing in UK shares over long periods can help build a large nest egg capable of generating a five-figure…

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Investing Articles

Stocks and Shares ISAs tank in 2022? Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISAs of many British growth investors took a big hit in 2022, but what's the best course…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in the Haleon shares spin-off, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Haleon shares have been public for almost a year but investors remain hawkish over looming legal risks. Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Investing For Beginners

What are the best UK shares to buy if the market melts down?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consumer credit card debt is rising and may trigger another stock market meltdown, but what are the best shares to…

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Investing For Beginners

Is this FTSE 100 stock one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 50% in the last 12 months following rising demand from customers. But…

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Dividend Shares

Does a 6.7% yield make this dividend stock a slum-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The British Land share price offers a prospective yield of 6.7%, but the dividend stock has several hurdles to overcome,…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1k monthly dividend income with the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Adopting Warren Buffett’s investing strategy opens the door to generating a decent passive income even when starting from scratch. Here’s…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 31%, should I buy this 6.8% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ecora Resources shares have been sold off on a looming revenue loss. But has this created a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Don’t just “save” for retirement! I’d buy high-quality UK shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in top-notch UK shares today could be a superior strategy for building a large pension pot versus just putting…

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Investing Articles

Are we about to enjoy a new soaring stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is in a new bull stock market, and the FTSE 100 as well as the FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £5 a day to build lifelong passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Reserving £5 a day is more than enough capital to build a lifetime passive income stream. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Investing For Beginners

Where are the best shares to buy to achieve financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Identifying and owning the best shares to buy can lead to impressive returns in the long run, but where can…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d ignore gold and start hunting down unloved FTSE 100 shares for a faster retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even as the stock market recovers, plenty of FTSE 100 shares remain bargain-buying opportunities that may deliver better returns than…

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest £250 a month in FTSE 250 shares for a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 250 shares are known for their long-term growth potential, but the index is also home to lucrative high-quality passive…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA for a 7%+ dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High-yield dividend shares can provide lucrative passive income streams, but they come with risks and considerations investors must take into…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings in 2023? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing legend Warren Buffett built a multi-billion-dollar empire by following some simple rules. Here's his advice for investors trying to…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for extra income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the best ways to invest £20,000 each year inside a Stocks and Shares ISA to target maximum…

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Investing For Beginners

Drip-feed £500 a month into UK shares using an ISA to aim for a stylish retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think buying UK shares right now in an ISA is a superb way to build a larger pension fund…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £350 a month in shares to aim for a £39,200 lifetime passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing consistently in high-quality UK shares can lead to a five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Dividend Shares

1 beaten-down FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock continues to underperform its parent index, yet the underlying business appears to be making good progress.…

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Investing For Beginners

How to invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian discusses where the best shares to buy now are likely to reside and what investing strategies to use…

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Investing For Beginners

If I’d Invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares in 2018, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have surged more than 60% in the last six months. But does this comeback undo the last five…

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Dividend Shares

I’d buy 6,200 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock is on track to deliver substantial and reliable passive income for potentially decades to come.

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this dividend stock with its 8% yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a popular FTSE 100 dividend stock to determine whether its enticing yield is…

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Investing Articles

A dirt-cheap ‘almost’ penny stock to buy for the fintech revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This hidden penny stock is disrupting a multi-billion-pound industry. If successful, it’s share price could be primed to explode over…

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Investing For Beginners

How to Invest £650 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA aiming for £1m

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing consistently in cheap, top-quality companies each month can yield a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA in the long run.…

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Growth Shares

Top stocks for 2023! 3 UK shares to target a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three UK shares could offer spectacular returns in the long run and help steer a portfolio to reach a…

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Investing For Beginners

Is it too late to find cheap shares in this stock market recovery?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think it’s still possible to find high-quality, cheap shares in the stock market today that could pave the way…

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Dividend Shares

3 steps to start earning £500 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the three main steps to begin generating over £500 a month in passive income by leveraging the…

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Dividend Shares

3 no-brainer FTSE 250 stocks to buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors often look towards the FTSE 100 for income opportunities. But there are several FTSE 250 stocks with impressive yields…

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Investing For Beginners

Buy-to-let? Investors should consider FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buy-to-let property is immensely popular. Yet investing in FTSE 100 shares is a far simpler and potentially more lucrative alternative…

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Investing For Beginners

Which are the best shares to buy now to target a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two critical characteristics investors need to check when looking for the best shares to buy now to build…

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Investing For Beginners

If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares in June 2018, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are among the most popular UK stocks and yet their performance is far from perfect. But is the…

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Dividend Shares

5.3% dividend yield! A UK share to buy in June and hold for a decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK stock is quietly paying a steadily rising dividend yield that most have missed. Is it one of the…

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Investing For Beginners

Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Interest rates may soon start to tumble, paving the way for a new bull market. So time could be running…

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Investing For Beginners

Will the stock market surge in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New economic forecasts point to a new bull market as inflation gets under control, suggesting the stock market might be…

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Retirement Articles

How to target a passive income of £59,000 a year to never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK dividend shares, investors can unlock a passive income of nearly £60,000 a year. Zaven Boyrazian…

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