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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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Fundsmith isn’t performing. Should I be worried?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith returned -11.8% for the first seven months of 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on with the…

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Warren Buffett is piling into this sector. Should I follow him?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has been investing billions of dollars in a sector that has been out of favour in recent years.…

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Rolls-Royce shares: 5 things to know right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors continue to pile into Rolls-Royce shares. Edward Sheldon isn't convinced that's a good move.

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Here’s the Barclays dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Is Barclays set to increase its shareholder returns in the years ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look at the latest…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares after their huge fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld shares have tanked. Is this a buying opportunity or is there oblivion ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Should I buy Beyond Meat shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat shares have well and truly tanked. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Is now the time to buy NIO stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has fallen back below $20. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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2022/2023 dividend forecasts: Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, and Barratt Developments

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK housebuilders are paying out some massive dividends at the moment. Edward Sheldon looks at dividend forecasts for three such…

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1 top growth stock two of the UK’s best money managers are buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth shares have taken a hit in 2022 and UK money managers are taking advantage of the share price weakness.…

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3 high-quality AIM stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many AIM stocks have taken a hit in 2022 and as a result Edward Sheldon is now seeing buying opportunities.…

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Are lithium stocks a ticket to riches?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are piling into lithium stocks on the back of the electric vehicle boom. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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PayPal shares are rising again. Is now the time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a massive fall, PayPal shares are starting to recover. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and discusses whether…

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Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General has paid out some monster dividends in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the dividend forecast…

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Here’s why GSK and Haleon shares have tanked this week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in both GSK and its spin-off Haleon have plummeted this week. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and…

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Should I snap up Lloyds shares while they’re under 50p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a tough time in 2022. Edward Sheldon wonders whether that makes the stock a bargain buy…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares while they’re under 300p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's share price has come down a long way in 2022 and is currently under 300p. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Should I buy BP shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP is generating huge profits right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares in the oil…

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The stock market crash of 2022: have we seen the bottom?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a crash in the first half of 2022, global stock markets rebounded in July. Has the bottom been reached…

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Should I buy Meta Platforms (Facebook) shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta Platforms stock has tanked over the last year, losing more than 50% of its value. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Which FTSE 100 companies pay the best dividends right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at the FTSE 100 companies with the highest dividend yields and discusses whether he would…

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Extra money! How I’m generating tax-free passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using dividend stocks to generate regular passive income within his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Teladoc stock just tanked. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Teladoc stock just crashed on the back of the company's Q2 results. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses what he's going to…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to build long-term wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using a growth investing strategy to build his Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term wealth.

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Should I snap up Rolls-Royce shares while they’re under a quid?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are currently trading below £1. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this a great buying opportunity, or a trap.

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Tesco dividend forecast for the years ahead and discusses whether he would buy the stock…

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Should I buy Haleon shares after the GSK spin-off?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares are now trading on the London Stock Exchange after the spin-off from GSK. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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We’re close to the bottom. Here’s how I’m positioning for the stock market recovery

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is not far away. Here's a look at some of the shares he…

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Should I buy Fevertree shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fevertree shares recently fell after the company posted its half-year update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a buying…

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Here’s the Rio Tinto dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Rio Tinto paid out a monster dividend to shareholders. Here's a look at the divi forecasts for this…

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My investment portfolio tanked in the first half of 2022. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's investment portfolio has taken a big hit in 2022 as stock markets have declined. So what's the best…

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Should I buy Carnival shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Carnival shares have crashed in 2022, falling more than 50%. Edward Sheldon discusses whether this is a buying opportunity.

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Here’s the Royal Mail dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Royal Mail dividend forecast for the next few years and discusses whether he would buy…

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Lloyds Bank shares: here’s the dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds is expected to pay out some big dividends in the years ahead. Here's a look at the divi forecasts…

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Should I buy easyJet shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

EasyJet shares have tanked in 2022. Edward Sheldon discusses whether they're good value today and whether he'd buy the stock…

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3 dividend shares to buy before the stock market recovers

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The recent stock market weakness has created opportunities for income investors. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three dividend stocks he'd buy…

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Marks and Spencer shares are cheap. Is now the time to buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

M&S shares have fallen significantly in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy them while they're cheap.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy before the market rebounds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This year, many FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 20% or more. Edward Sheldon highlights three shares he'd buy before global…

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2 monster growth stocks to buy before the market rebounds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth stocks have been hammered in 2022. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy now, before the market recovers.

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3 top AIM stocks to buy before the market recovers

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has underperformed in 2022. Here are three AIM stocks Edward Sheldon would buy before…

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3 top stocks to buy before the market rebounds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three beaten-up stocks he'd buy before global stock markets stage a recovery from their 2022 declines.

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