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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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How I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to make a £20,570 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a small amount of money each month can lead to a surprisingly large stream of passive income in the…

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Can investors afford to miss this future FTSE 100 5% yielder?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This boring FTSE 100 business is delivering double-digit dividend growth. And it seems investors haven't taken notice.

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Why I’d ditch buy-to-let and follow Warren Buffett’s investment tips instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following the recent tax changes, adopting Warren Buffett's investing strategy in 2023 could generate better returns than buy-to-let.

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A surging ex-penny stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging on the back of the booming EV market. So much so, it's no longer…

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No savings at 40? Target a million by investing £165 a week in cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap UK shares regularly can significantly boost a retirement fund. It could even build a million pound…

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5% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2023 and hold until 2033

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This stock may have fallen out of favour, but its double-digit growth is sustaining an impressive dividend yield for income…

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Stop saving & start investing! How to build a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2022 stock market correction may have created a breath-taking buying opportunity for dividend stocks in the UK's flagship index.

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in top stocks is a proven wealth-building strategy. Doing it in 2023 with a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy now & hold in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Undervalued stocks have the potential to deliver exceptional returns in the long run. But how can investors identify winning stocks…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d invest in dirt-cheap UK shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying undervalued UK shares in 2023 could potentially unlock a substantially larger nest egg than simply putting money in a…

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1 ‘nearly’ penny stock I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock is disrupting the UK's digital payments space. Is it one of the best shares to buy…

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Stock market corrections offer bargain shares. I’d grab cheap FTSE 100 stocks today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has largely recovered from the 2022 stock market correction, but there are still some bargain buying…

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No savings at 40? The Warren Buffett method could help investors get rich and retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett uses a simple investing method that can be used to potentially unlock an impressive nest egg.

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Forget buy-to-let! These dividend real estate investments yield up to 6.1%

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These real estate investments are offering high dividend yields without needing day-to-day management or even a mortgage.

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How to make passive income in 2023 with only £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Deploying this passive income strategy could help investors to establish a sizeable income stream, even if they have only small…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £30,855 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide ample additional income and even help me build a sizeable retirement nest egg.

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Don’t waste the stock market correction! I’d invest £5k in FTSE 100 shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 shares are already making a comeback and it may soon be too late to capitalise on this rare…

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Forget savings accounts! 2 penny stocks I’d invest £1,000 in as inflation swells

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks are risky, but can these two businesses provide the necessary growth to help investors stay ahead of inflation…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares with solid financials and wide competitive moats today could allow investors to capitalise on the coming…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £17,880 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly can generate a surprisingly large nest egg in the long term. It can even lead to a five-figure…

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5.4% dividend yield! A top UK share to buy in an ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While many investors panic over the muddy economic outlook, this UK share continues to thrive, maintaining an impressive dividend yield.

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Forget gold! Start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With stock prices falling, bargain buying opportunities among FTSE 100 shares have emerged that may deliver far better returns than…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility breeds opportunity for investors with a Stocks and Shares ISA. Could these be the best investments in 2023 and…

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How I’d use £50 a week to build a passive income stream

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It's possible to kick-start a long-term passive income stream from scratch with just £7 a day... and these three important…

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How to find the best UK shares to buy in December to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2022 stock market correction has created plenty of amazing buying opportunities for UK shares. Some may even unlock enormous…

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Forget gold! I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think that following Warren Buffett's lead and buying cheap shares could prove to be a far more profitable move…

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Forget NS&I Green Savings Bonds! I’d buy UK dividend shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I believe UK dividend shares may continue to offer significantly higher income than savings bonds even with higher interest rates.

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5.9% dividend yield! 1 UK share to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's a high-yield dividend stock that could provide lucrative passive income for investors over the next decade.

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How to invest £20k in an ISA in 2023 to capitalise on the stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality shares before a stock market rally is a proven strategy to propel wealth to new heights.

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UK shares: here’s what can be done with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What can be done a if a cash windfall lands on the doorstep? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK…

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How to make £29,800 in passive income by investing £500 a month in stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing capital into the stock market can build a substantial passive income over time. Here's how.

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£500 to invest? A 5%-yielding FTSE 100 gem I’d buy shares in right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not all FTSE 100 shares are immune to volatility, but has this created a rare buying opportunity for income investors?

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 7% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High dividend yields are everywhere, but which ones are sustainable? Here's one stock that might deliver impressive income for years…

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Got £1,000? These might be the best shares to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Short-term disruptions create buying opportunities for long-term investors. Could these be some of the best shares to buy now?

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2 penny stocks to watch closely in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks can be extremely risky investments, but sometimes exciting opportunities emerge. Here are two firms to watch closely.

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Have £100 to invest each month? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire wealthy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly buying UK shares in a Stock and Shares ISA could lead to an impressive retirement fund that puts the…

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How to invest in dividend stocks to aim for £100 a week in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors can build a sizeable and reliable passive income stream with dividend stocks in the long term. Here's how.

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Stock market correction: start buying shares like Warren Buffett to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett recently spent $9bn buying stocks! Investors following his lead (albeit with less cash) could build an impressive retirement…

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11.2% dividend yield? A small-cap stock to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not every high-dividend-yield stock is an income trap. Here's one that I think could build a passive income stream in…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price recover in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With positive cash flows and shrinking debt, is the Rolls-Royce share price finally seeing the comeback investors have been waiting…

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