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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2 top dividend stocks to buy for an ISA this year

1 March, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Putting dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a smart move. That's because all dividend income from the…

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2 cheap value stocks with big dividends to buy in March

28 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Value stocks are making a huge comeback. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two cheap UK shares with big dividends he'd buy…

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3 shares to buy in the stock market carnage

25 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

With so much uncertainty in the world today, stocks are being hit hard. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three shares he'd…

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2 beaten-up UK shares that could turn £2,000 into £4,300, according to City analysts

22 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK growth stocks that have considerable share price upside right now, according to analysts in the…

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UK shares are rising. Here are 2 stocks I’d buy now

21 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is having a good run in 2022, and outperforming other markets such as the US. Here,…

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5 UK oil stocks to consider as energy prices skyrocket

21 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oil prices are surging due to rising demand, low inventories, and underinvestment in rigs. Ed Sheldon highlights five UK oil…

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2 stocks I’d buy today if I was starting a portfolio from scratch

19 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Putting together a stock portfolio for the first time can be daunting. Here are two stocks Ed Sheldon would buy…

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Cathie Wood stock Roku just crashed. Is it time to buy?

18 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in streaming device company Roku just tanked after the company's Q4 results. Ed Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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2 cheap UK stocks to buy for the rotation into value

18 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, we're seeing a huge rotation from growth stocks to value stocks. Edward Sheldon highlights two UK shares he'd…

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Shopify stock just tanked. Buy, sell, or hold?

18 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify is the latest stock to blow up after posting its Q4 earnings and guidance for 2022. Edward Sheldon explains…

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Metaverse stock Roblox just crashed. Is this an amazing buying opportunity?

18 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Roblox shares just crashed after the company posted its Q4 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the time…

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Palantir stock just crashed. Is now the time to buy?

18 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock just fell 16% after posting its Q4 results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this fall has created a…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 30%+ upside, according to City analysts

14 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks that City analysts expect to move higher over the next 12 months.…

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4 reasons why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy Amazon stock

12 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2019, Warren Buffett spent around $1bn on Amazon stock. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why he'd follow suit and buy…

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2 beaten-down UK stocks with huge upsides, according to City analysts

12 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK stocks have taken big hits recently. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two shares with analyst price targets that are…

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Why I’d follow ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ and buy this tech stock

11 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK fund manager Terry Smith is often called ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at a stock he has…

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Peloton stock is having a huge rebound. Time to buy?

10 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, Peloton's share price has jumped from $25 to $39. Is it finally time to buy this…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 40%+ upside, according to City analysts

10 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The best dividend stocks are those that can provide dividends and capital gains. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy this tech stock

9 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has over 40% of his portfolio invested in a single tech stock. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why he'd…

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Bill Ackman just spent $1.1bn on Netflix stock. Should I buy the shares too?

8 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bill Ackman is one of the biggest names in the investment world today. And he just spent over $1bn on…

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Should I load up on PayPal stock after last week’s plunge?

8 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal's share price took a big hit after the company posted a poor set of Q4 results. Here's what Edward…

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Shares in Facebook owner Meta just plunged. Is this an amazing buying opportunity?

7 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell more than 25% after the company's Q4 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Is now the time to buy Deliveroo shares?

7 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deliveroo's share price has fallen by a huge 30% in 2022. Has this created a fantastic buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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4 reasons to invest in UK dividend stocks right now

5 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks are getting a lot of attention right now. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights four reasons why he's buying these…

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How I’d invest £20,000 if I had to start from scratch

5 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon could start his investing journey again, he'd do things a little differently. Here's how he'd invest £20,000…

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Trustpilot’s share price has halved this year. Is this a buying opportunity?

4 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trustpilot's share price has tanked in 2022 as tech shares have fallen. Is now the time to buy the growth…

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Here’s where ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ is investing in 2022

4 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK fund manager Terry Smith is known as 'Britain's Warren Buffett'. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look at where Smith…

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Rivian and Lucid shares have tanked. This is what I’m doing now

3 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Electric vehicle stocks Rivian and Lucid are both down more than 25% in 2022. Is this a buying opportunity? Or…

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Down 25% this year, is NIO stock a buy?

3 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO have fallen a long way in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this…

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Why I’m preparing for another stock market crash

3 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks have been volatile in 2022 and Edward Sheldon believes there's more volatility to come. Here's how he's preparing for…

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Shell’s share price is exploding higher. But is the stock a buy?

2 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is rising on the back of the spike in oil prices. But is the stock a 'buy'…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ stocks to buy now

2 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these companies are going to get much bigger in the years ahead. That's why he sees their…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode higher as UK interest rates rise

2 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England is raising interest rates. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 stocks that look set to…

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2 UK investment funds to buy in 2022 for passive income

1 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK funds that…

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2 beaten-up FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

1 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 is up this year, plenty of stocks in the index have taken a hit. Here are…

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What stocks does Warren Buffett own?

1 February, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett, who has built up a net worth of over $100bn, is widely regarded as the greatest investor of…

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Down 45% this year, is Rivian stock a buy?

31 January, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian, like many electric vehicle stocks, has crashed in 2022 as valuation has come into focus. Is this a buying…

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Tesla stock is down 20% this year. Is it time to buy?

31 January, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2022, Tesla's share price has fallen 20%. Is this a great opportunity to buy the electric vehicle stock? Edward…

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Stock market crash: why I’m buying shares NOW

28 January, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been very volatile in 2022. Edward Sheldon is taking advantage of this turbulence and buying shares…

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2 high-yielding REITs to buy for passive income

27 January, 2022 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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