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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 I buy Vodafone shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Vodafone posted its full-year results yesterday, the stock fell 9%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Should I buy Lemonade stock after its share price crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since mid-January, Lemonade stock has fallen from around $185 to $73 – a decline of about 60%. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Amigo Holdings: should I buy this penny stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Penny stock Amigo Holdings has seen a big rise recently, up about 180% over the last three months. Edward Sheldon…

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Tesla’s share price has fallen 34%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is now down more than 30% since its all-time high in January. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this…

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UK renewable energy stocks to consider for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy sector looks set for huge growth. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the UK renewable energy stocks on…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying HSBC shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, HSBC was the second most bought stock on Hargreaves Lansdown's platform. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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2 stocks I’d buy over Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce is one of the most popular shares in the UK right now. But Edward Sheldon says he'd much rather…

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Should I buy Airbnb shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After rising to $220 in February, Airbnb's share price has fallen to $143. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Cathie Wood has been buying Skillz stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, ARK's Cathie Wood spent over $50m on Skillz stock. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Should I buy Saga shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in over-50s insurance and travel company Saga appear to be in recovery mode right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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Why the FTSE 100 index is crashing today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is down more than 2% today. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at why the index is falling and…

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This super stock is owned by Cathie Wood, Terry Smith, and Nick Train. I’d buy it today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock is owned by a number of high-profile fund managers including ARK's Cathie Wood and Fundsmith's Terry Smith. Edward…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 index can be a great place to find lucrative investment opportunities. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 stocks for a booming UK economy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK economy is set for powerful growth this year. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares he'd buy to benefit…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Rolls-Royce was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has fallen around 50% since late January. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy its…

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Lloyds’ share price is rising. Should I buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is up about 75% since the start of November. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Two high-growth stocks I’d buy over Argo Blockchain

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain is one of the most popular stocks in the UK right now. But Edward Sheldon says he'd rather…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, British cybersecurity company Darktrace listed on the London Stock Exchange. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Should I buy Helium One shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Helium One Global was the fourth most purchased stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Will Lloyds pay a dividend in 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Lloyds was forced to suspend its dividend by the Bank of England. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Amazon just had a blowout quarter. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has had a good run over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it's too late to…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in May 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three FTSE 100 shares have excellent dividend track records and Edward Sheldon believes they can provide healthy total returns…

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Here are 3 stocks I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon isn't piling a ton of money into stocks right now. But he is taking advantage of opportunities when…

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After 20 years of buying stocks, here are my top stock market investing tips

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been investing in stocks for 20 years and, in that time, has experienced (and learnt) a lot.…

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3 reasons I’d buy Warren Buffett’s top stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett's top stock, Apple, has had a great run over the last few years. Edward Sheldon believes it's not…

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Best shares to buy now: 3 stocks I’d snap up today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Global stock markets are having a fantastic run this year. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three growth shares he'd buy right…

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Is MicroVision the next GameStop and should I buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On Monday, MicroVision was the most discussed stock on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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UK e-commerce stocks: here are some of my top picks for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By 2027, online shopping sales are expected to reach $10trn. Here's a look at some UK e-commerce stocks that could…

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3 British dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at three British…

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Should I buy NIO stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While global equity markets have hit new highs in 2021, NIO stock has fallen. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Cerillion’s share price is on fire. Should I buy this AIM stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in UK tech firm Cerillion are up over 130% in the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks I’d buy for this bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is billed as the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses three stocks the…

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Director dealing: 3 UK stocks with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Director dealing is worth monitoring, says Edward Sheldon. If insiders are buying or selling company stock, investors can potentially gain…

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Here are the UK growth stocks I own right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK growth stocks have played a valuable role in Edward Sheldon's portfolio recently. Here's a look at the 13 growth…

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3 of the biggest mistakes stock market investors make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Mistakes are part of investing. However, there are some classic mistakes that investors make time and time again. Here are…

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The FTSE 100 has hit 7,000 points. Here are 3 stocks I’d buy NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 has hit 7,000 points meaning it's up 40% since March 2020. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three Footsie…

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3 growth stocks I’d buy for this incredible bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, we're in the midst of a raging bull market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he would buy…

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Why GSK’s share price jumped today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GlaxoSmithKline shares have struggled recently. However, today they're up 6%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on with the…

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3 stocks that are outperforming Tesla this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has delivered huge returns for investors in recent years. However, other US growth stocks are better performers this…

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