Edward Sheldon, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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By buying 7,267 shares in this FTSE 250 company, I could generate passive income of £500 per year

23 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is building up his stake in an under-the-radar FTSE 250 dividend stock with the goal of generating £500…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

23 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares have a high dividend yield. But have they actually been a good investment over the last…

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UK bank stocks have fallen. Should I buy them now?

21 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bank stocks look cheap relative to the overall market. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Drip-feeding £500 a month into my Stocks and Shares ISA, could generate a million+ for retirement

16 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the best ways to build wealth in the UK. Over…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying now

16 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought more of this FTSE 100 stock for his portfolio. Right now, he believes it offers an…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for the huge dividend yield?

16 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares have taken a hit and now offer an eye-catching dividend yield. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for…

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Should I buy HSBC shares after their recent pullback?

15 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen more than 10% since August. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he’d buy the bank stock now.

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74% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in these 5 stocks

14 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights Warren Buffett's largest five stock holdings. These shares make up a significant proportion of the legendary investor's…

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In the last 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock has turned £5k into £14k

14 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has delivered amazing returns for investors in recent years. And Edward Sheldon believes there could be…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

14 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses the performance of National Grid shares over the last five years. Have they delivered good returns for…

Should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (INRG)?

13 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF provides diversified exposure to the renewable energy industry. Edward Sheldon's wondering if he…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent pullback?

11 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon already owns Diageo shares. But after a fall in the share price, he's wondering whether it's time to…

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If I buy 671 shares in this company, I’ll generate passive income of £1,000 a year

11 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he could potentially generate substantial passive income by buying shares in this London Stock Exchange-listed company.

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Should I buy VUSA stock for my portfolio?

9 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

VUSA stock provides diversified exposure to the US stock market at a low cost. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

I just invested £3,000 in the stock market. Here are the shares I bought

9 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is seeing plenty of compelling investment opportunities in the stock market right now. So he's just invested £3k.

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This Warren Buffett stock is down 68% and I’m thinking about buying it

9 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a Warren Buffett-owned technology stock that's nearly 70% off its highs. After its huge decline, he's considering…

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Alphabet stock is trading below $100. I’m buying

6 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen more than 40% from its highs and currently looks quite cheap. At current levels, Edward Sheldon…

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2 ‘safer’ dividend stocks I’ll be buying more of

5 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two dividend payers that have excellent long-term track records.

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Airbnb stock is under $100. Should I buy?

4 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's stock has tanked in 2022 and is currently trading at $92. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Should I buy Marks and Spencer shares today?

4 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, many investors are wondering whether it's a good time to buy Marks and Spencer shares. Edward Sheldon is…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Meta stock. Should I buy it too?

3 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has fallen a long way in 2022 and this is attracting value hunters. Is the tech stock worth…

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Should I buy Wizz Air shares today?

2 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wizz Air shares have fallen since the Russia-Ukraine war kicked off and Edward Sheldon is wondering if they're worth buying…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2023 and beyond?

2 November, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…