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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

As we head towards a recession, these ‘defensive’ dividend stocks are rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of a recession is sending a lot of stocks lower right now. However, these two UK-listed dividend shares are…

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Investing For Beginners

Buying these shares could help build a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is a straightforward way to build a second income. Here, Ed Sheldon provides three ideas for…

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Two magnificent FTSE 100 shares for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 shares with outstanding track records when it comes to generating wealth for shareholders.

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Director deals suggest this FTSE 100 stock could be poised to shoot higher

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights some recent director deals at a FTSE 100 company. Insiders have been buying shares, which suggests they…

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How I’d invest £5k in an ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d invest £5k in an ISA. He’d focus on growth investments with the aim of growing…

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Investing Articles

Is Lindsell Train Global Equity still a good investment for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lindsell Train Global Equity fund is owned by many ISA and SIPP investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review…

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This FTSE 100 stock tanked in March and I just bought it while it’s cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been buying a FTSE 100 stock that was hammered in March. He expects it to rebound in…

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3 exceptional investment funds for a SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three investment funds that have delivered outstanding returns over the long term. He sees them as good…

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These are the 3 most popular shares among Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ISA millionaires seem to like investing in mature businesses with low valuations and relatively high dividend yields, says Edward Sheldon.

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying these 5 stocks ahead of the ISA deadline

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the ISA deadline only days away now, UK investors are putting their money to work. Here’s a look at…

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Should investors buy Reckitt shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Reckitt shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 by a wide margin over the long term. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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NIO stock: a great investment at $10?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has fallen more than 80% from its highs. Is now a great time to invest in the EV…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the BAE Systems dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The BAE Systems dividend forecast indicates the shares could continue to provide attractive levels of income for investors in the…

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Investing Articles

Investing £10k in this stock could generate a ton of passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar UK stock with a high yield. He thinks it could be a great investment for…

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Investing Articles

8.6% dividend yield! Should investors buy this FTSE 100 stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 share has a monster yield at the moment. Is it a great investment for income today? Edward…

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3 top share ideas for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The 2022/2023 ISA deadline is less than a week away now. Here, Edward Sheldon provides three share ideas for this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for the years ahead. Are payments to shareholders on the cards now…

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3 funds for dividend income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be an easy way to generate dividend income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights a selection of products…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy Airtel Africa shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airtel Africa shares currently offer an attractive 4% dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon offers his take on…

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3 investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many different ways to invest within a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three ideas for those with…

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This stock could be one of the FTSE 100’s greatest bargains

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock trades on a P/E ratio of around 12 and has a yield of 5%. At current…

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Hedge funds expect these 3 UK shares to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines short selling data from the Financial Conduct Authority and highlights three UK shares being shorted by hedge…

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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s annual meeting

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith’s annual shareholder meeting always provides plenty of insights for investors. Here are some takeaways from this year’s event.

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Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust the next Woodford?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has a lot of exposure to unlisted companies. Could it go the same way as Woodford…

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Investing £10k in Tesco shares could generate substantial passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares currently offer a healthy dividend yield. Here’s how much passive income a £10,000 investment could deliver in the…

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Investing Articles

2 penny shares that are worth a look right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Penny shares have the potential to produce explosive returns for investors. Here’s a look at two that stand out for…

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Investing Articles

3 top funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wondering where to invest Stocks and Shares ISA money right now? Here are a number of top-performing investment funds for…

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Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines the Vodafone dividend forecast for this year and next. Is the telecoms giant expected to pay out…

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Legal & General shares: an incredible passive income opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares currently sport a dividend yield of around 8.5%. Edward Sheldon believes this is a great income…

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Investing Articles

Are Glencore shares worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After performing well in 2022, Glencore shares have fallen this year. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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Here’s what would have happened if I’d bought Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares a year ago

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares haven’t been great investments over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at their performances.

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Persimmon’s share price has tanked. Is this an investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Persimmon share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. Is now a great time to buy the…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons Rolls-Royce shares could be worth buying today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have charged higher recently. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three reasons why they could still be worth a look…

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Investing Articles

3 AIM shares that are worth a look right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AIM shares can provide strong returns over the long term. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three he likes the look of…

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Are BAE Systems shares worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The price of BAE Systems shares has nearly doubled over the last two years. Is it too late to buy…

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Should investors buy Haleon shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares haven’t done much since they came to the market in 2022. Is now the time to buy them?…

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If I’d invested £5k in Rightmove shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the return Rightmove shares have generated over the last decade. They've been an excellent investment.

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Top UK money managers have been buying these 3 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights stocks that UK investment managers Lindsell Train, Fundsmith, and Baillie Gifford have been buying.

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3 dividend shares for UK investors to consider in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend shares are getting a lot of attention from investors right now. Edward Sheldon highlights three he likes on the…

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3 cheap shares for UK investors to consider in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are a lot of cheap shares on the London Stock Exchange right now. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three he…

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