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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a CFA-qualified investment analyst/writer who has clients all over the world. Before launching his own investment writing business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management. Edward takes an active approach to investing, managing his own individual stock portfolio. He likes to invest in high-quality companies that are poised to benefit from powerful long-term trends, and capable of generating market-beating returns. You can find more of his views, along with his portfolio holdings, at topshelfinvestments.substack.com

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3 reasons I’d buy Tesco shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have experienced a significant pullback in recent months and Edward Sheldon likes the risk/reward proposition at current levels.

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Should I buy International Distribution Services (Royal Mail) shares while they’re under 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

What used to known as Royal Mail shares have tanked recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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10%+ yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have tanked in 2022 and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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Should I buy easyJet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are currently trading for just over 300p after starting the year near 600p. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd…

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Here’s the BHP dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This mining giant has paid out some huge dividends recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the BHP Group dividend forecast…

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Meta stock is 67% off its highs. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has experienced an extraordinary collapse in 2022. Is this an amazing buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Should I buy IAG shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares have fallen to near £1 in 2022 on the back of disruption across the airline industry. Edward Sheldon…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the last five years. Has a tracker fund…

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A stock market recovery may be a while off. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Given the high level of economic uncertainty we face, Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is unlikely in the…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares are currently around 70% off their highs. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy the cybersecurity stock…

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Should I buy ITV shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have fallen recently and are currently trading below 60p. Is this a bargain, or a value trap? Edward…

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7% yield? Here’s the Sainsbury’s dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines the Sainsbury's dividend forecast for the years ahead. He also discusses whether he'd buy the stock today.

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Why investors are piling into dividend stocks in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors all over the world have been moving their money out of growth shares and into dividend stocks this year.…

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This UK growth stock is 48% off its highs. I plan to buy more

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a UK growth stock that looks very cheap right now. Given that management has 'skin in the…

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ITM Power shares have crashed. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power shares have fallen about 70% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this fall has presented…

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7.7% yield! Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares have fallen recently and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Netflix shares are rising again. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix shares have risen about 40% since mid-July. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for his…

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Tesla stock is down 40% from its highs. Should I buy it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has come down a long way in 2022. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether it's finally time to invest…

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Here’s the British American Tobacco dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the British American Tobacco dividend forecast for this year and next. Is the tobacco company set…

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This high-quality UK stock’s price has been cut in half. I’ll be buying more of it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at a UK stock that has tanked in 2022. He sees a buying opportunity after…

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Is now a good time to invest in stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many major indexes are down significantly in 2022. So is today a good time to invest in stocks and shares?…

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Here’s where I’m seeing value in the FTSE 100 right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been going through the FTSE 100 index looking for value. Here are three beaten-up shares he thinks…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Legal & General shares. Is this a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors piled into Legal & General shares last week. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow the…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which cost just 4p, are popular right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his…

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Should I snap up Tesco shares while they’re near 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have fallen recently and now offer a yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Fundsmith Equity 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the Fundsmith Equity fund over the last five years. Has it been a…

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2 top dividend shares to snap up in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend shares are very popular right now due to the high level of volatility in the stock market. Here, Edward…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Energy has been the best performing sector this year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how BP shares have fared in…

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Here’s why Saga’s share price has crashed today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga's share price was down 25% at one stage this morning. Edward Sheldon looks at what caused the sharp drop…

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I was wrong about the boohoo share price and it cost me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

boohoo's share price has tanked over the last year and Edward Sheldon is feeling the pain. So what should he…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen around 40% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying BT shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big fall, BT shares are being snapped up by value hunters. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Director dealing: abrdn, Vistry Group, Alpha FX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at director dealing across the UK stock market. Here's some notable buying activity.

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If I’d invested £5,000 in easyJet shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares were tipped to make a big recovery in 2022 as travel bounced back. However, the airline stock has…

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US stocks just tanked. Here are 3 shares to buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After yesterday's big stock market fall, many investors are looking for shares to buy. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three stocks…

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Here’s how Lloyds shares have performed over the last 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors love Lloyds shares. But have they actually been a good investment in recent years? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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GB Group takeover speculation: here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK companies are attraction attention from international investors. Here, Ed Sheldon looks at the recent GB Group takeover speculation.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are loading up on Rolls-Royce shares!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been piling into Rolls-Royce shares in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow…

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Abrdn shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in asset manager Abrdn currently have a huge dividend yield. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Should I buy Bed Bath & Beyond stock for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into Bed Bath & Beyond shares recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow…

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