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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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Investing Articles

£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn a savings pot lump sum into a much larger amount by investing…

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Investing Articles

Stocks are back in bull market territory. Here are 3 to consider buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After weakness last year, some of the world’s biggest equity markets are back in a ‘bull market’. Here are three…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares are near 52-week lows and I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Diageo shares are well off their highs. Edward Sheldon's taking advantage of the share price weakness and buying…

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Investing Articles

3 big mistakes Stocks and Shares ISA investors make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By avoiding these three simple mistakes, investors can potentially generate higher long-term returns in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 companies that are already using AI

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence (AI) has huge potential. Here are two FTSE 100 companies harnessing the technology to their advantage.

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Investing Articles

Why I’m not waiting for a stock market crash to buy shares for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many bearish investors today who are waiting for a stock market crash. Edward Sheldon isn’t one of them.…

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Investing Articles

£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £250k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn £50k savings into a much larger sum by investing the money in…

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Investing Articles

Buy to let? I’d rather aim for a £1m pension

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With amazing tax benefits and access to a broad range of growth assets, investing within a pension is an easier…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy M&S shares now that dividends look set to return?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

M&S shares are rising due to the company’s turnaround plan working. So is it time to buy them right now?…

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Investing Articles

3 smart investment ideas for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Building passive income has never been easier. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three straightforward approaches to generating it via the stock…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.4% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Imperial Brands shares are near 52-week lows and currently sport a huge dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Investing Articles

2 of the best dividend stocks for investors to buy in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks are very popular in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two that he believes could be good investments…

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Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: 3 things investors should know right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been analysing Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust’s holdings. Here, he provides three insights from his research.

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Investing Articles

What on earth has happened to the Keywords Studios share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Keyword’s Studios’ share price has fallen more than 30% in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s…

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Investing Articles

4 shares I’ve been buying for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

They say investors should ‘sell in May and go away’. Edward Sheldon did the opposite and bought four shares for…

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Investing Articles

1 of the best AIM shares for investors to buy in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights one of his favourite AIM shares today. This company has strong growth, robust financials, and a rising…

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Investing Articles

Vodafone, British American Tobacco & Diageo: 3 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These 'blue-chip' FTSE 100 companies are trading near their lows of the last 12 months at the moment. Are they…

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Investing Articles

Investing in these 3 super REITs could generate a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three REITs that have the potential to provide the winning combination of income and growth in the…

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Investing Articles

3 smart investment ideas for £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £100k to invest, investors have plenty of options today. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ideas for this kind of…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to build a £750k pension pot, starting at age 45

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon calculates that if he saved £1,000 a month into a pension starting at the age of 45, he…

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Investing Articles

5 super investment funds for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights five investment funds with excellent long-term performances. He sees them as great choices for an ISA.

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Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage owner Baillie Gifford just bought 8.7m shares of this growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Regulatory filings show that investment firm Baillie Gifford, which runs the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, just made a huge bet…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock is rising. Investors should consider buying now before it gets away

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is rising as the market falls. Ed Sheldon expects it to continue, but says investors may…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons I’d buy Tesco stock over Sainsbury’s shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been analysing both Tesco and Sainsbury’s shares. If he had to choose one stock to buy, he’d…

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Investing Articles

Forget easyJet shares! I’m buying this travel stock instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While UK investors continue to pile into easyJet shares, Edward Sheldon's prefers another travel stock for his investment portfolio.

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Investing Articles

As the world fixates on AI stocks, it’s a good time to buy these ‘boring’ dividend shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many investors today are focusing on tech stocks and ignoring dividend shares. Ed Sheldon thinks this could be a good…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to build a £300k pension pot, starting at age 55

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he'd aim to build a sizeable…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock just jumped 24%. But it’s cheaper than it was last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock just spiked. But thanks to earnings forecast revisions, the valuation is now lower than it was before that…

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Investing Articles

2 great value stocks for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two value stocks offer yields in excess of 4% right now. So they could provide investors with substantial passive…

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Investing Articles

Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to trounce the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 by a wide margin this year. Will this trend continue? Or is it…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett isn’t the only famous investor to make big moves in the stock market recently

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has made some interesting trades this year. But so have other big-name investors such as Bill Ackman and…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £5k in Lloyds and Tesco shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is one of the easiest ways to generate passive income. Here’s how much an investment in…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks to buy today… before it’s too late

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights two stocks to buy right now. Both offer value, but with the shares climbing there may not…

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Investing Articles

Why I see Fundsmith as one of the best investments in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity is a very popular investment in Britain. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why it takes a core position in…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 50? Here’s what I’d do to save my retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon had no savings at 50, he'd implement a simple three-step plan involving saving and investing to build…

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Investing Articles

It’s a stock picker’s market in 2023! Here are 3 shares to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many individual stocks are performing really well right now. Looking for shares to buy? Here are three companies Ed Sheldon's…

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Investing Articles

JD Sports shares are up 1,870% in 10 years. Should investors buy them today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

JD Sports shares have made long-term shareholders very wealthy. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his take.

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Growth Shares

Should investors buy Wise shares now that they have stabilised?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a period of volatility, Wise shares appear to have found their footing. Is now a good time to invest?…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy PayPal stock after its fall from $300 to $62?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock has been battered by numerous challenges in recent periods. But does its ongoing potential make it a tempting…

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