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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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Is the stock market about to soar?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the stock market be about to experience a major upward move? Zaven Boyrazian thinks it might and sees it…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 in April

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are these the best UK shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look and explains why now might…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian explains his investing strategy for 2022.

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The Polymetal share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Polymetal share price has doubled in one month! Can this momentum continue, or will it all come crashing down?…

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The I3E share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The I3E share price has almost doubled since the start of 2022, but is this just the beginning of its…

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What’s going on with the S4 Capital share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S4 Capital share price crashed at the end of March as investor speculation took over. But is this actually…

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How to pick stocks like Warren Buffett in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett uses a simple strategy to pick winning stocks. Zaven Boyrazian explains his method and how to…

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How to pick the perfect penny stock right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Picking a penny stock can be highly risky. But Zaven Boyrazian explains his method of finding winning investments and avoiding…

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How to pick the perfect dividend stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Picking strong dividend stocks is essential to generating a passive income in the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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How I’d invest my first £20,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Maximising a Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of the looming deadline is on my mind, but where should I then…

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2 ridiculously cheap passive income stocks to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Several leading passive income stocks are now trading at exceptionally low P/E ratios with high dividend yields. Is now the…

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2 UK growth stocks to buy before the market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK growth stocks have been hit hard in recent months, but now could be the perfect time to start buying.…

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What are the best-performing UK shares in the last 5 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite Covid-19, plenty of UK shares have delivered triple-digit returns in the last five years. But what was behind these…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to trade below 100p, but is this actually a buying opportunity for a patient investor…

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Is investing £100 the easiest way to build passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can an investor transform £100 a month into £60k a year in passive income? Actually, yes. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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4 investing strategies that made Warren Buffett a billionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors alive today, but what are the strategies that made him a…

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The most anticipated renewable energy stocks in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Renewable energy stocks are getting a lot of attention from investors, but what are the most promising opportunities out there?

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The best FTSE 100 shares of the week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Several FTSE 100 shares have delivered impressive returns this week. But will this trend continue, or is this just a…

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The worst FTSE 100 shares of the week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It's been a rough week for some FTSE 100 shares, but have buying opportunities emerged? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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How I’d invest £20,000 before the ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The deadline for the Stocks and Shares ISA is only a few weeks away, but what are the best growth…

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Analysis: an inside look at Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are Rolls-Royce shares about to make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian takes a deeper dive into the financials, discovering a glaring…

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Hilariously bad investing advice I’m avoiding right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the war escalates in Eastern Europe, plenty of bad investing advice is emerging on social media. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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The Cineworld share price might be heading to zero

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Cineworld publishes encouraging earnings, but its share price could still be heading to zero. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going on.

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Is this one of the most overlooked UK tech stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tech stocks carry risks but the rewards can be substantial. Zaven Boyrazian explores one under-followed business seemingly ready to surge.

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What’s next for the Avacta share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avacta share price has crashed by almost 80%! But is this a buying opportunity for patient investors? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed by 30%! Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Royal Mail share price has dropped by 30% in 2022, but is this a buying opportunity, or a sign…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares to help me become an ISA millionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ISA deadline is fast approaching, but what are the best UK shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian explores his…

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The IAG share price is down 15% in 2022. Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The IAG share price is still falling despite the company making a strong post-pandemic recovery. Is this a buying opportunity…

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This FTSE 100 stock just surged by 17%! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is surging by double-digits but is it too late to buy? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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The Lloyds share price just crashed 15%. Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has dropped by double-digits, but what's behind this downward trajectory and is it actually a buying…

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Should I buy cheap BP shares with a spare £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP shares are tanking following the ongoing tragic situation in Ukraine, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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What’s going on with the BT share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is on a downward trajectory as competition starts to heat up. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's happening…

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1 proven strategy to beat the stock market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash can be pretty unpleasant, but those who play their cards right can reap enormous profits. Zaven…

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The Evraz share price is up over 40% today! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Evraz share price erupted by more than 40% this morning, but what was behind this growth? And is now…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The April deadline for the Stocks and Shares ISA is fast approaching. Zaven Boyrazian explores two FTSE 100 stocks that…

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The Rolls-Royce share price just crashed 25%. Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen by 25% in the last 10 days after the CEO announced his departure. But…

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What’s going on with the ITV share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ITV share price just tanked on earnings, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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The Darktrace share price just exploded. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Darktrace share price surged by double-digits after the company announced its half-year report. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Is the Royal Mail share price about to fall further?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Royal Mail share price took a near-double-digit hit this week after an investment bank downgraded the stock. Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Polymetal share price just tanked more than 50%! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Polymetal share price just crashed due to rising investor fears. But is the panic warranted, or is this actually…

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