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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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Should investors buy Smith & Nephew shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Smith & Nephew shares were crushed during the Covid-19 pandemic and remain well below their highs. Is now the time…

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Investing £10k in this stock could generate passive income of £800 per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Generating passive income is easy with dividend stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon shows how a £10k investment could deliver income of…

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If I could only own 1 stock for the next 10 years, this would be it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was forced to pick one stock to own for the next decade, he’d go with this innovative,…

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3 investments I’m building my Stocks and Shares ISA around

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three big names form the foundation of Edward Sheldon’s Stocks and Shares ISA. He plans to hold on to…

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3 hot investment ideas for March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build wealth over the long term but unsure where to invest? Here are three ideas to consider right…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £200k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' and buy…

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Here’s the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for this year with the pharma giant slowly increasing its dividend…

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3 UK AI stocks for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt every industry over the next decade. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three UK AI stocks…

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3 Vanguard funds for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is considering adding low-cost Vanguard funds to his investment portfolio. Here are three he likes the look of…

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ChatGPT vs Bard: is now a great time to buy Alphabet stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen this month on the back of fears that Microsoft is winning the AI race. Is this…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen due to the high level of economic uncertainty in the UK. Is this a good…

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Artificial intelligence is the hottest investment theme of 2023. Here are 3 AI stocks I’m looking at

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AI stocks are flying right now thanks to interest in ChatGPT. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three companies with expertise in…

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3 top investment ideas for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many different ways to invest one's money these days. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three simple investment ideas for…

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3 things investors should know about Darktrace shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares have been making headlines in 2023. Recently, the UK cybersecurity company has been targeted by short sellers.

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ASOS shares rose 71% last month. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After tanking in 2022, ASOS shares have staged a dramatic rebound this year. Here’s what shareholder Edward Sheldon is going…

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A FTSE director just invested £306k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' into the…

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This stock is 7% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio. Should I buy it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at one of Warren Buffett’s top holdings. Is the stock worth buying for his own…

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Artificial intelligence has arrived! Here are the AI stocks I’ve bought for 2023 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is already getting a lot of attention in 2023. Here's a look at some AI stocks Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares experienced a sharp pullback last week. Is this a good buying opportunity for long-term investors? Edward Sheldon takes…

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2 Warren Buffett stocks I’ve bought to hold for 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has built sizeable positions in two Warren Buffett-owned stocks. And he plans to hold on to these shares…

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Putting £800 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate £100k by 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the most effective ways to build wealth in the UK.…

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London Stock Exchange shares may be one of my next ISA investments

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With cash to invest, Edward Sheldon is thinking about his next ISA investment. And London Stock Exchange shares are on…

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If I’d invested £10k in easyJet shares 3 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have soared recently. If our writer had bought £10k worth of stock three months ago, he'd now be…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares look set to pay out some big dividends to investors in the near term. Should Edward Sheldon buy…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares offer exposure to the fast-growing cybersecurity industry. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy them for 2023…

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Should investors buy Legal & General shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares sport a very attractive dividend yield. Is this an opportunity or a trap? Edward Sheldon takes…

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Should I buy Ocado shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ocado shares have lost two-thirds of their value over the last two years. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether now is…

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Warren Buffett has $23bn invested in this stock. Should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at a stock that legendary investor Warren Buffett owns a lot of. Should he buy…

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Shell shares look cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell shares currently have a very low valuation and are paying a decent dividend. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Warren Buffett has $3.3bn invested in these 2 stocks. And I’m backing them for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are two Warren Buffett stocks that Edward Sheldon is very bullish on right now. Both look set to benefit…

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If I’d invested £1k in renewable energy stock ITM Power a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of ITM Power shares over the last year. Returns from the renewable energy stock…

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GSK shares look cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, GSK shares are unloved and trading at a low valuation. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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The FTSE 100 is near its all-time high. But I’m still seeing many cheap blue-chip shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is at a high level right now. However, that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities for those…

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Should investors buy Unilever shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever shares have delivered attractive returns over the long run. Are they still worth buying today? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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If I’d bought £10k worth of Tesco shares 3 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have risen significantly over the last three months. Here's how much a £10,000 investment three months ago would…

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3 simple passive income ideas for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's not hard to generate passive income these days. Here's a look at three very simple strategies that are based…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £241k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's just spotted a very large director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' into…

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Why Prudential’s share price could rocket in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Prudential's share price has jumped recently and Edward Sheldon believes it can continue rising in 2023 on the back of…

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This stock produced 8 times the return from the FTSE 100 last year. And it’s still rising!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a British stock that outperformed the FTSE 100 index by a wide margin last year and is…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA fell 20% last year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon saw the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA plummet last year as growth stocks tanked. Here's his…

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