Edward Sheldon, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Shopify stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

10 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify stock has generated huge gains for investors this year. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s driving up the price of…

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Alphabet stock is ‘uninvestable’ due to ChatGPT, according to this top UK investor

10 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

A leading UK fund manager has said that Alphabet stock is currently ‘uninvestable’. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying BP, Lloyds, and Legal & General shares

9 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the three most purchased shares on Hargreaves Lansdown’s investment platform last week. Are they worth buying?

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BT shares yield 5%. Are they worth buying?

9 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT shares sport an above-average dividend yield at the moment. Should investors buy them for income? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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This indicator is signalling that UK shares are dirt cheap right now

8 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK shares are getting a lot of attention from international buyers right now. This suggests our market is undervalued, says…

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Fundsmith is beating the FTSE 100 in 2023. Here’s why

8 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

For the four-month period to the end of April, Fundsmith returned more than 10% for its investors. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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Big Tech stocks are flying! Which ones are the best buys today?

5 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Big Tech stocks have performed very well in 2023, producing double-digit returns. It’s not too late to invest though, says…

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that aren’t banks or housebuilders

3 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights FTSE 100 dividend stocks in sectors of the market that are more stable and less prone to…

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BAE Systems’ share price is above 1,000p. Is the stock still worth buying?

3 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems' share price has roughly doubled over the last two years. Is the defence stock still worth buying today?…

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ITV shares look cheap and offer a 6% dividend yield

2 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have a low valuation and a high dividend yield at the moment. Is this an excellent buying opportunity…

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This could be the ‘perfect stock to own’ right now, according to a top investor

2 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

A top investor believes a leading global payments company is the ideal stock to own at the moment. And Edward…

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2 UK growth stocks that could explode in the next bull market

1 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two growth stocks are trading at rock-bottom valuations. And Edward Sheldon believes they could jump when investor sentiment improves.

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

1 May, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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One of Britain’s top money managers has been buying this FTSE 100 stock

23 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fund manager Nick Train is generally regarded as one of the UK’s top investors. Here’s a FTSE 100 stock he’s…

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Apple shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

19 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple shares have been a fabulous investment over the long term. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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Thinking of buying Taylor Wimpey shares? Here are 3 things to know

19 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a look at Taylor Wimpey shares. Here, he reveals three takeaways from his research on…

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5 of the safest dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange

19 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been searching the UK stock market for the safest dividend shares. Here, he highlights five companies he…

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2 UK growth stocks that could surge in the next bull market

18 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

These under-the-radar growth stocks are very much out of favour right now. But a bull market could change things, says…

Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 dividend stock looks like a great investment today

18 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 company just posted better-than-expected results and raised its dividend by 9.6%. As a result, its share price…