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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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Investing Articles

Here are the latest dividend yield forecasts for Legal & General, Aviva, and M&G shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If someone’s looking for high dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, these three Footsie financial stocks are definitely worth…

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Investing Articles

Why building a million pound ISA or SIPP gets easier after £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aiming to build a seven-figure SIPP or investment account? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things are likely to get…

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Could buying this S&P 500 growth stock be like investing in Netflix in 2007?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This US-listed growth stock offers exposure to an exciting new industry. And Edward Sheldon sees a huge amount of investment…

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This FTSE 100 stock will smash Aviva, Legal & General, and Phoenix shares over the next 12 months, according to analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Aviva and several other insurers have soared recently. These stocks could run out of steam soon, however, according…

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Here are analysts’ share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, IAG, and BAE Systems shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Of these three Footsie industrial stocks, City analysts believe the IAG share price has the most potential in the medium…

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Prediction: in the next 12 months, this world-class FTSE 100 stock will outperform Lloyds, Barclays, and Aviva shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has a brilliant long-term record. And Edward Sheldon believes it has the potential to do well…

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Meet the 9p penny stock that’s smashing Lloyds and Rolls-Royce shares in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This 9p penny stock has delivered triple-digit returns for investors this year. But most people have never heard of the…

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Investing Articles

Over the last 31 years, this index has beaten the global stock market by a wide margin

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to outperform a standard global stock market index over the long term? An ETF based on this index could…

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Are we looking at a golden age for UK bank stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK bank stocks are on fire at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look at what’s driving the enormous…

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With interest rates falling, dividend stocks could be the key to passive income between now and 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the years ahead, dividend stocks are likely to offer far more potential for passive income than savings accounts, says…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA with a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s easy to build an investment portfolio with a high dividend yield today. But investors need to manage risk carefully,…

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How I’m positioning my SIPP for the AI revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is likely to disrupt every industry. Edward Sheldon is hoping to capitalise on the growth of AI through…

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1 year on from the CrowdStrike IT outage, here’s how the S&P 500 stock has done

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S&P 500 stock CrowdStrike tanked last year when the company caused a huge global IT outage. Its performance since then…

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How to create a second income from UK property without purchasing a buy-to-let

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a second income from property but don’t have the capital for a buy-to-let? Check out REITs, says…

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I think this AI stock could double before Palantir

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock is up almost 100% this year. As a result, it now sports a market cap of $350bn meaning…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have risen from 55p to 76p this year. This means that those who invested in the bank at…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA for the AI era

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is likely to create a lot of opportunities for investors in the years ahead. So now could be…

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Nvidia stock: is $200 in 2025 now looking like a real possibility?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has jumped from $100 to $165 in the blink of an eye. And Edward Sheldon believes that $200…

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I’m up 85% on this FTSE 100 dividend stock but I’m not selling any time soon

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in this FTSE 100 company for the long term has really paid off for Edward Sheldon. He has seen…

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I’ve doubled my money on this growth stock but I’m not selling it any time soon

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Uber has been a great investment for Edward Sheldon, rising more than 100% in just two years. He believes the…

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3 things I look for when buying stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is aiming to fill his Stocks and Shares ISA with picks that are capable of providing him with…

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At 36p, this penny stock could be worth considering

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just scanned the UK market for penny stocks that are currently in strong upward trends. And this one…

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Warren Buffett’s electric vehicle stock is smashing Tesla shares in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett doesn’t get enough credit for owning this top-performing electric vehicle stock. In recent years, it’s been a brilliant…

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Should British investors consider buying Apple stock while it’s down 14% in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple stock has underperformed in 2025, falling more than 10%. Is this the buying opportunity UK investors have been waiting…

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Over the next 10 years, this area of the stock market could be a gold mine

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is building his portfolio around this area of the stock market as he believes it’s going to deliver…

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Is the Diageo share price becoming too cheap to ignore?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has been falling for almost three years now. And Edward Sheldon believes the stock is starting…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares at their peak last year is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This time last year, Greggs shares were absolutely flying. However, in recent months they have tanked. Is this a buying…

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This old-school tech stock is beating all Magnificent 7 shares in 2025, including Nvidia

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in this old technology company are soaring in 2025, outperforming Nvidia stock and many other popular tech investments.

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11% below its highs, this world-class FTSE 100 tech stock looks good value to me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for a tech stock in the FTSE? This company is now one of the biggest financial data companies in…

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$1,000 invested in Tesla stock at its IPO 15 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has delivered life-changing returns over the last 15 years. Can it continue to reward investors with huge gains…

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Are there any good AI stocks in the UK’s FTSE 100 index?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 isn’t known for its technology prowess. But there are actually some decent AI stocks in the index,…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income and growth in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK dividend stocks have attractive yields right now. They also have the potential to generate share price gains in…

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Forget $200! Nvidia’s share price could hit $250, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia’s share price is up more than 1,500% over the last five years. This brokerage firm believes that it can…

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ChatGPT picked these 5 UK stocks for 2025. Here’s how they’re doing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ChatGPT is no doubt a very useful app. But when it comes to picking UK stocks, it doesn’t seem to…

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Up 64% in 2025, is it too late to consider buying BAE Systems shares for defence exposure?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have been one of the Footsie’s best performers in 2025. Are they worth considering today or have…

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The BT share price could rise another 25%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The BT share price has surged more than 30% in 2025. This brokerage firm believes that it has further to…

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Prediction: in 3 years, Amazon stock will be worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that Amazon stock has the potential to beat the market over the next three years and generate…

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Over the next 5 years, I think these S&P 500 stocks will make me more money than a global index fund can

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these two high-quality S&P 500 growth stocks have the potential to beat the market over the…

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3 dreadful mistakes I made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Every investor makes mistakes that hurt their returns. Here’s a look at three Edward Sheldon made when he first started…

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3 growth stocks I’ve bought for the ‘AI agent’ revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees AI agents as one of the most exciting themes in the stock market. Here are three growth…

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