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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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Two Baillie Gifford stocks I’d buy today (which aren’t Tesla)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Baillie Gifford has made billions for its investors in recent years by investing in Tesla stock. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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The 5 funds I own in my ISA and SIPP in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Picking a fund for an ISA or SIPP is not easy. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the five funds he owns…

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3 stocks I’d buy for this raging bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a great run at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three top stocks he'd buy…

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JD Wetherspoon’s share price is rising. Should I buy this reopening stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Pubs in England have reopened and, as a result, JD Wetherspoon's share price has risen. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Carnival’s share price is rising. Should I buy this ‘reopening’ stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since November, investors have piled into Carnival shares, pushing the share price up. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Saga’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the beginning of November, Saga's share price has risen 180%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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The FTSE 100 is still underperforming the S&P 500. Here are 2 US stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The US stock market continues to outperform the UK market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two US growth stocks he'd buy…

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The bull market is roaring! Here are 2 stocks I’d buy now to capitalise

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, nearly all areas of the stock market are rising. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares he'd buy now…

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The 3 Vanguard UK funds I’d buy today for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is interested in Vanguard funds and highlights what he believes are three of the best funds for now…

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Insiders are buying Accesso Technology shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Three insiders at Accesso Technology just bought shares. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock on the back of this director…

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UK value stocks are rising. Here’s a FTSE 100 share I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After years of underperformance, UK value stocks are making a comeback. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights one of his favourite FTSE…

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Can the ASOS share price keep rising?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Online fashion retailer ASOS just posted a great set of first-half results that showed a huge rise in profits. Will…

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2 UK penny stocks to consider in April

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Penny stocks can be risky investments. However, there can be some lucrative opportunities in this area of the market, says…

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2 Cathie Wood stocks that have fallen 35%+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cathie Wood is the biggest name in investing right now. However, recently, many of her stocks have fallen by more…

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S4 Capital’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price is up 250% over the last year due to the company's strong growth. Edward Sheldon looks…

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3 stocks I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Recent volatility has created some interesting opportunities in the stock market. Here's a look at three stocks Edward Sheldon bought…

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Forget easyJet and IAG shares. I’d buy these ‘reopening’ stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With vaccines being rolled out, investors have been piling into IAG and easyJet shares. But Ed Sheldon believes there are…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deliveroo's IPO last week was a flop. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock after the share…

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The 3 FAANG stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that owning some FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet) in his portfolio is a good…

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How I’d invest my first £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for the first time can be a daunting process. Edward Sheldon explains…

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Here are my top 5 stocks as we start Q2

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon gives Motley Fool readers some insight into this own investment portfolio, discussing his top five stocks as we…

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NIO’s share price has fallen to $38. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since 11 January, NIO's share price has fallen from $67 to $38. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should take…

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Cathie Wood thinks Tesla stock is going much higher. Should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a recent research report, Cathie Wood of ARK Invest stated that she believes Tesla stock has significant upside potential…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I like owned by ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Portfolio manager Nick Train is often called ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett'. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses two FTSE 100 stocks he holds.

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Should I buy Trustpilot shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Trustpilot listed on the London Stock Exchange through an IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Softcat’s share price just surged. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Softcat's share price is up 70% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should take some profits…

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3 tips from ISA millionaires

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown currently has over 500 ISA millionaires on its platform. Here's a look at three secrets of these wealthy…

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Two top investment trusts to buy today for long-term growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment trusts can be a great way for UK investors to access the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two…

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Finding the best shares to buy: 5 questions I ask before buying a stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Identifying the best shares to buy isn't easy. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses some questions he asks in an effort to…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price is down about 35% from its highs. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Amazon stock: 3 reasons I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is bullish on Amazon stock and sees it as a long-term buy-and-hold. Here are three reasons he'd buy…

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3 ‘reopening’ stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the rapid rollout of Covid-19 vaccines investors are now focusing on ‘reopening’ stocks. Here are three Edward Sheldon likes.

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2 of the best UK high-dividend shares to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

High dividend shares can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two UK high-yielders…

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BT’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a long period spent underperforming, BT's share price looks to be recovering. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have staged a bit of a recovery recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the FTSE…

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Premier Oil and Cineworld: why I’m not buying these shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Premier Oil and Cineworld are two of the most shorted stocks in the UK right now. For this reason, Edward…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 index can be a great place to find attractive stocks. Here are two shares in the index…

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2 FTSE 100 technology stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 doesn't have any technology giants, it does have a number of smaller tech stocks. Here are…

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Tech stocks: I’m buying the dip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tech stocks have experienced a huge sell-off recently as bond yields have risen. Edward Sheldon explains why he's been buying…

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Coupang stock IPO: should I buy the ‘Amazon of South Korea’?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This week, Coupang listed on the New York Stock Exchange via an IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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