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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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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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2 UK growth stocks under £5 to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks trading under £5 that look poised to benefit from dominant long-term structural trends. He'd…

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dotDigital’s share price just fell below 200p. Is it time to buy this UK tech stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After starting the week near 250p, dotDigital's share price has fallen below the 200p mark. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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The UK’s top money managers have been buying these 3 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith, Baillie Gifford, and Blue Whale are three of the UK's top money managers. Here's a look at some stocks…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oatly's share price has fallen from $13 to $10 over the last week. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on…

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JP Morgan says UK shares are a ‘buy’. Here’s 1 stock I’d snap up now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts at JP Morgan just upgraded UK stocks to ‘overweight’ for the first time since Brexit. Here are 25 British…

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The EV stock bubble: why I’m avoiding Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes electric vehicle stocks are in a bubble right now, due to their high valuations. Here are three…

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Is now the time to buy Cineworld shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld's share price is showing signs of a recovery. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for…

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Arrival’s share price just hit $14. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

British EV maker Arrival just saw its share price slump on the back of its Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Beyond Meat’s share price has crashed. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat's share price just plummeted on the back of a 'disastrous' set of Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Bumble’s share price just fell below $40. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bumble's shares have fallen below its IPO price. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the big pullback has created a buying…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian Automotive just came to the market via an IPO and its share price has surged. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Roblox’s share price just soared above $100. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Roblox's share price just jumped 42% on the back of the company's Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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S4 Capital’s share price has fallen below 700p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has fallen 10% today on the back of a trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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BP’s share price has risen to 350p. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP's share price is rising and UK investors are piling into the stock as a result. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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PayPal’s share price has fallen to $205. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few months ago, PayPal's share price was above $300. Now it's at $205. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Airbnb’s share price has soared to $200. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's share price has rocketed to $200 after the company's latest results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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The Hut Group’s share price has fallen to 200p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three months, The Hut Group's share price has fallen from 600p to 200p. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Is this the best UK renewable energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS is the most popular renewable energy ETF in the UK. But is it the…

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Peloton’s share price just fell 33%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Peloton's share price has crashed on the back of the company's Q1 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it's time…

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Darktrace’s share price just fell below 600p. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares had a great run after the company's IPO. However, the share price is now falling. Edward Sheldon looks…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ just made these two moves

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith portfolio manager Terry Smith is often called 'Britain's Warren Buffett'. Here's a look at two trades he's just made…

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Lucid’s share price just hit $37. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lucid Motors' share price has ripped higher recently on the back of production and delivery news. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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2 UK stocks under £3 to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks that look set to benefit from powerful long-term trends. Both shares currently trade under…

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Two UK growth stocks under £2 to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many investors like to buy low-priced stocks because they get more shares for their money. Here's a look at two…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a look at Warren Buffett's portfolio. Here are three Buffett-owned stocks he'd buy for his…

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Renewable energy stocks: should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF is one of the most popular ETFs in the UK. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Tesla’s share price just passed $1,000. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Tesla's recent share price rise, the company's now worth more than $1trn. Is now the time to buy the…

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I just bought these US tech stocks for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the US stock market is near all-time highs, Ed Sheldon is still picking tech stocks for his Stocks and…

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3 Warren Buffett moves that boosted my Stocks and Shares ISA by thousands

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon has been applying Warren Buffett’s strategies to his own portfolio and it's worked wonders, boosting his Stocks and…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon currently owns around 50 stocks. However, if he could only choose one stock to own for the next…

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I just bought this British EV stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just invested in an under-the-radar British company that's generating a significant amount of revenue from the electric vehicle…

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The Blue Whale Growth fund: my 4-year review

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Blue Whale Growth fund just had its four-year anniversary. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the fund…

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3 UK dividend stocks to buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three UK stocks…

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Big Tech stocks: here’s a look at Microsoft’s and Alphabet’s earnings

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft and Alphabet just released their earnings for the third quarter of calendar 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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2 UK renewable energy stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy industry looks set for strong growth in the years ahead. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two lower-risk renewable…

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3 UK renewable energy ETFs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Clean energy stocks are popular right now due to concerns over climate change. Here are three UK renewable energy ETFs…

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2 top FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 can be a great place to find top dividend stocks. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two dividend-payers that…

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