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

Legal & General shares: an incredible passive income opportunity?

24 March, 2023 | 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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Are Glencore shares worth buying today?

24 March, 2023 | 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

22 March, 2023 | 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?

10 March, 2023 | 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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3 reasons Rolls-Royce shares could be worth buying today

10 March, 2023 | 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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3 AIM shares that are worth a look right now

7 March, 2023 | 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?

6 March, 2023 | 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?

6 March, 2023 | 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

6 March, 2023 | 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

5 March, 2023 | 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

3 March, 2023 | 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

2 March, 2023 | 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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Should investors buy Smith & Nephew shares today?

1 March, 2023 | 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

1 March, 2023 | 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

1 March, 2023 | 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

1 March, 2023 | 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

1 March, 2023 | 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

15 February, 2023 | 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

13 February, 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

13 February, 2023 | 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

11 February, 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?

10 February, 2023 | 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?

10 February, 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

8 February, 2023 | 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

5 February, 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

3 February, 2023 | 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?

2 February, 2023 | 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

1 February, 2023 | 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?

1 February, 2023 | 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

1 February, 2023 | 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?

31 January, 2023 | 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

29 January, 2023 | 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

28 January, 2023 | 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

27 January, 2023 | 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

27 January, 2023 | 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?

27 January, 2023 | 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?

25 January, 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?

25 January, 2023 | 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?

24 January, 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?

24 January, 2023 | 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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