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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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The stock market has tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a bit of meltdown right now. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 was down 2.6%. Here's what…

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Should I buy Atlantic Lithium shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Atlantic Lithium's share price has nearly doubled over the last three months. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he would buy…

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Netflix’s share price just fell 22%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix's share price just tanked after the company posted its Q4 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the fall has…

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How I’d generate £5,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is an easy way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he'd aim to…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: my review for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust continues to be very popular with British investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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Fundsmith Equity review: is it a good investment for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity, which is managed by Terry Smith, is one of the most popular investment funds in the UK. Here,…

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HSBC’s share price is rebounding. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC's share price is rebounding on the back of the global economic recovery. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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5 top AIM stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) can be a great place to find under-the-radar growth stocks. Here are five AIM…

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Is Boohoo a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has taken a massive hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the…

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Is ITM Power a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has taken a big hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is…

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Can Lloyds’ share price hit 60p in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is having a great run right now on the back of the UK economic recovery. Edward Sheldon…

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Why Nasdaq stocks are getting crushed right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq stocks are getting hammered right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses why, and looks at whether it's time to start…

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Should I buy Rivian stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian's share price has pulled back since its IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the time to buy…

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Darktrace’s share price has crashed: should I buy the stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace's share price has fallen from 1,000p to 400p in the space of a few months. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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My top 5 stocks as we start 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been reviewing his investment portfolio over the last week. Here are his top five stock holdings as…

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3 stocks to buy for passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon lists three stocks he’d…

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Here’s where I’ll be investing my money in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the investment accounts he'll be using in 2022, as well as the types of assets he'll…

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3 stock market predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks performed well for investors in 2021, delivering double-digit gains. Here, Edward Sheldon shares what he thinks might happen in…

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Should I buy Tesla stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has been an incredible investment in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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5 top investment trusts to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying a selection of investment trusts can be a great way to get exposure to the stock market. Here, Ed…

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1 top investment for a Junior ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in a Junior ISA can be a great way for parents to put money away for their children. But…

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3 UK shares to buy to beat inflation in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation in the UK just hit a 10-year high of 5.1%. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy in…

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9 top investment funds for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights nine top funds he…

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I think these could be the best stocks to buy in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon explains which stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has produced solid returns for investors in 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon lays out three predictions for…

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5 top UK tech stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the UK today, there are hundreds of exciting technology companies. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights five top British tech stocks…

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Snowflake’s share price is rising. Should I buy this Warren Buffett stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett-backed cloud computing company Snowflake just saw its share price rise 10%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Best shares to buy: 2 UK growth stocks to snap up in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is home to plenty of top growth stocks. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy…

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The Wise share price is rebounding. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FinTech company Wise just saw its share price pop higher on the back of its H1 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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2 FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ to buy after Friday’s market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Friday's mini stock market crash, many FTSE 100 shares are now cheaper. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two Footsie 'super…

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easyJet’s share price just fell below 500p. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet's share price just crashed on the back of concerns about the new strain of the coronavirus, Omicron. Is this…

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2 FTSE shares with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders just spent £250k+ on these FTSE stocks, which suggests they expect them to rise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Stock market crash: where I’m seeing value right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been volatile recently and this is creating opportunities. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights some stocks he'd buy…

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Warren Buffett owns this EV stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has a very large investment in an under-the-radar electric vehicle (EV) company. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Diageo’s share price has risen to 3,800p. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo's share price has surged as the world has reopened after the pandemic. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Saga’s share price has tanked. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since June, Saga's share price has fallen from 450p to 275p. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Zoom’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Zoom, which was a top performer during the pandemic, has seen its share price crash. Ed Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 UK dividend stocks that cost under £3 and yield over 5%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK high-yield shares he'd buy for his portfolio today. Both currently have dividend yields over 5%.

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Short sellers expect these 3 EV stocks to crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

EV stocks are having a good run and this hasn't gone unnoticed by the short sellers. Here are three shares…

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Should I buy NIO stock while it’s under $40?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While shares in Tesla and Lucid have surged this year, NIO's share price has fallen. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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