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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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British income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK income stocks dominating for the first time in a decade last year, could 2026 be the perfect time…

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Down 90%, is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks carry a lot of risks, but they can also offer massive returns. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company…

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Down 43%, should I unlock this 8.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This biotech small-cap's grown its dividend by 140% since 2016! So with an 8.3% yield, is now the time to…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 mining giant that’s created explosive wealth…

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5 dividend shares paying 8.8% a year on average in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five FTSE 250 dividend shares offer a market-beating 8.8% cash passive income for investors! But could it be too…

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9.7% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE income shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Unloved FTSE 250 income shares offer some of the highest yields in the index, but can they continue to maintain…

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Up almost 50%! Is it too late to buy Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are back on the rise after years of decline, but can this rally continue into 2026? Zaven Boyrazian…

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At an 11-year low, are Diageo shares the ultimate comeback play?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are now trading at levels not seen since 2015, but with a new CEO at the helm, is…

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How little is £5k invested in Greggs shares last year now worth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Just how much money have Greggs shares lost investors in 2025? And could the stock secretly be getting ready for…

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Prediction: in 2026, Rolls-Royce shares could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts expect even more explosive growth for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026! Here’s how much money investors could make if…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After decades of underperformance, Lloyds shares have been surging, but with a key growth catalyst around the corner, this could…

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After crashing up to 42%, are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best long-term shares to buy are often among the worst short-term performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores two stocks…

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After already DOUBLING, is this one of the best growth shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for explosive growth shares to buy? Zaven Boyrazian's been pouring thousands into this under-the-radar UK stock that's already surged…

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Want to be a millionaire? Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares is what it might take

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how some investors over the last 20 years have made £1.8m by just consistently investing £500 a…

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Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Barclays shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After more than TRIPLING in just over two years, is now the time to heed Warren Buffett's cautious words of…

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Is it madness to buy S&P 500 stocks now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to climb to new record highs, but with (very) frothy valuations driving up risk, is buying…

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Down 21%, this FTSE 250 stock offers a 10.85% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling energy player's seen its share price get beaten up over the last five years. But dividends keep growing…

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3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the largest dividend yield opportunities in the FTSE 100 today. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7%+ yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a struggling high-yield dividend stock that could be getting ready for an impressive…

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Here are the best dividend-focused stocks to buy right now, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights a couple of dividend-focused stock picks from institutional analysts that could deliver impressive results in 2026.

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With a 7.2% yield, is now the time to buy this dirt cheap stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 250 company that’s fallen into dirt-cheap- stock territory. Could this be an exciting turnaround investing…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a passive income that beats the State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares can offer a lucrative path for generating passive income. Zaven Boyrazian shows how investors can aim…

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I bought 1,267 shares of this REIT for a £157 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of my favourite dividend stocks in my passive income portfolio right now is a REIT with a 6.3% yield…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.4% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In January 2026, there are 73 stocks in the FTSE 250 that pay a dividend yield of 4% or more.…

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£200k in savings? Here’s how to instantly unlock a £17,200 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have over £200,000 of savings that could be used to instantly start…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help you retire years earlier

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash is quite unpleasant – but for the well-prepared investor, it’s a rare and wonderful opportunity to…

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2 top income stocks for January 2026, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest income stock picks for January from the analyst team at AJ Bell. Are these recommendations…

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1 surging ex-penny stock to buy for the defence-spending revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging as defence spending booms. So much so, after already almost tripling, it's now no…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a £700 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals a hidden strategy to start earning a chunky passive income without falling into painful high-yield income traps.

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The BIGGEST holding in my stocks and shares ISA in 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals the largest holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA that’s already surged by almost 2,700% since he…

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Here’s how to invest £50 a month in UK shares to aim for £10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a small amount to invest each month, buying quality UK shares can still build substantial wealth in the…

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The biggest holding in my SIPP in 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals his largest SIPP investment in 2026 that’s already surged over 150% since he first bought the shares.…

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Buying £1,750 of these dividend shares could unlock a 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 UK…

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Up 1,250% since 2023, can the Rolls-Royce share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price used to trade for less than 100p. But after three short years, it’s now closer to…

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Martin Lewis reveals just how much money you could be making in the stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Martin Lewis shows how £1,000 invested in 2016 could have grown to £3,790 now. But Zaven Boyrazian shows how we…

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2 top British growth shares to buy in January, according to the experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two top growth shares that institutional analysts believe have the potential to thrive in 2026. Should investors rush…

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Down 53%, are B&M shares a massive turnaround play in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

B&M shares have fallen a long way from their post-pandemic highs. But with a new CEO on board, they could…

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Does an 8.1% yield make Legal & General shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Legal & General shares are now paying a staggering 8.1% dividend yield – the highest in the FTSE 100! But…

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Shield Therapeutics’ share price is up 318% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shield Therapeutics' share price has more than QUADRUPLED in a year! But is it too late for investors to buy…

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The Fresnillo share price is up 430% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fresnillo's share price is surging! It’s up more than 400% in a year, but is it too late for investors…

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