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Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

She has worked in investment management in New York City, Princeton (NJ), Greenwich (CT), and London (U.K.). She holds Ph.D. (Business Studies) as well as MSc (Investment Banking & Trading) and MBA degrees from leading U.S. and U.K. universities and has also completed all 3 levels of the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) examination. Her passion is for options trading based on technical analysis of fundamentally strong companies. She especially enjoys setting up weekly covered calls for income generation. As she is also qualified as Clinical Hypnotherapist at graduate level, she coaches traders and HNW investors on trading psychology. She divides her time between London and Naples (FL). She may be contacted for private mentoring.

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£1K to invest? I’d buy AstraZeneca or GSK pharma shares for a rich retirement

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Pharma bellwethers AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) may be robust additions to a long-term portfolio, helping investors…

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FTSE shares are cheap! I believe now is the right time to invest in an ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market crash has made FTSE shares cheap. Here’s why I'd still invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Aiming for a £1 million pension? I’d buy cheap FTSE dividend shares for a rich retirement

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I believe robust dividend stocks should be considered for a diversified retirement portfolio.

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Why I’d buy cheap FTSE dividend shares now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Recent market volatility has driven down the prices of many attractive dividend stocks, which should excite the interest of long-term…

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Can cheap FTSE shares rebound? 2 stay-at-home stocks I’d consider

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The new 'stay-at-home' economy has increased demand for e-commerce. So here are two FTSE stocks that may benefit from the…

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Dividend stocks paying over 4.5%? Here are 2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in an ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Looking to diversify and add dividend income to your portfolio? These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks might be appropriate for…

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BT axes dividends! Is the stock cheap enough to buy?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Last week Britain's biggest telecoms provider BT Group (LON: BT.A) scrapped dividends, so does that reduce its appeal? Here's what I'd…

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Interest rates are low! 2 FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Interest rates are at record lows. Dividend-paying shares like Coca Cola HBC and Severn Trent may therefore deserve further due…

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How I’d start investing in LSE shares and FTSE indexes with little money

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I don't think new investors should fear the current market volatility. Investing even small, but regular, amounts in stocks can…

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What yesterday’s interest rate decision may mean for FTSE 100 shares

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Let's take closer look at the potential effect of yesterday's interest rate decision by the Bank of England on FTSE…

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Berkeley Group and Burberry Group: are the shares cheap enough to buy in May?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Berkeley Group and Burberry Group shares have had a difficult year so far. Could long-term investors find value in either…

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Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser: would I buy these consumer stocks in May?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Consumer good stocks such as Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Reckitt Benckiser plc (LON: RB) may be robust additions to…

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FTSE sell-off in May? It could mean opportunity for new investors

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Broader markets may slump in May. But such a sell-off would create long-term buying opportunities for new and seasoned investors…

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FTSE shares: is the Warren Buffett market indicator flashing caution?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) started May in the red and Warren Buffett's favourite indicator suggests there's more to come.…

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Marks & Spencer vs Royal Mail: are the shares cheap enough to buy in May?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Marks & Spencer and Royal Mail shares are at all-time lows. Could long-term investors find value in either battered stock?

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The FTSE 100 rebounds! These shares performed well in April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

In April a number of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) have run up since their March lows. Let's take a closer look.

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FTSE 100 crosses 6,000! I think investing £250 a month may mean a comfortable retirement

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market volatility and current pandemic are making many people nervous. However, investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares…

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Market recovery: why I won’t sell my FTSE stocks in May

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Following the adage "sell in May and go away" isn't the strategy for me. I'd rather regularly invest in robust…

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FTSE investing: International Consolidated Airlines vs Carnival shares. Would I buy?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group and Carnival have crumbled in recent months. Are they bargains today?

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Can the gold price reach a new record high in 2020?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

In these volatile times, gold may provide diversification in your FTSE portfolio. Here are some ways to invest in gold.

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Lloyds vs HSBC! How £1K invested in FTSE bank shares fared in 5 years

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

For investors in Lloyds and HSBC shares, it has been stressful to ride out the recent market collapse. But 2021…

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The FTSE shares that have survived past recessions – part I

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market crash can be unnerving. Yet many FTSE companies have survived recessions before and are likely to get…

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LSE investors! Tech shares I’m researching now – part I

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Investors may want to research FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) tech shares as they are trading at lower multiples than we have…

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Retirement Income: 2 Dividend Stocks for Your ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Here are two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks dividend income investors may consider for retirement portfolios and Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Why I think market participants are investing in these FTSE shares in April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market crash has created investing opportunities. Here are several FTSE stocks that investors may want to research further…

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Dividend income: 2 FTSE shares I would consider right now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

As companies race to preserve cash, some have announced dividend cuts. Yet there are still many shares in which I'd…

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Shell vs. BP! How £1K invested in oil shares fared in 5 years

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

BP plc (LON:BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) are now trading at deep discounts. Let's compare the shares'…

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The car industry: FTSE shares I’d consider investing in

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The car industry may offer long-term FTSE investors market-beating opportunities.

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Coronavirus crash may mean opportunity for new FTSE investors

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent coronavirus market crash has created long-term buying opportunities for new and seasoned investors alike.

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Is a recession here? How I’d invest in FTSE shares

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Tezcan Gecgil discusses several industries and FTSE shares that may help recession-proof your investment portfolio for 2020.

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Airline shares: as Warren Buffett cuts stakes, what should FTSE investors do?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The airline industry is suffering now. And it may still be too early to buy into FTSE airline shares.

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Amid dividend cuts, here’s a FTSE 100 share I’d buy

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Dividend cuts are being announced by many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies. Yet investors can still find robust dividend yields on…

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Warren Buffett invests for the long run! I think he might like these LSE shares now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Investing legend Warren Buffett prefers to invest in stocks that pay regular dividends and have strong fundamentals. Here's why I'd…

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Is a Junior ISA smart investment amid the market crash?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Parents can invest £4,368 in a Junior ISA for each child and set them en route to becoming a millionaire…

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The ISA deadline is here! Why I’d buy defensive shares this April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Defensive shares may give investors a peace of mind in these uncertain times, especially if bought in a tax-efficient ISA.

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2 FTSE shares I’d buy in an ISA in April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Here are two FTSE shares I think may be appropriate for a Stocks and Shares ISA when the annual allowance…

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As HSBC (LON:HSBA) suspends dividends, here’s what I’d do in April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

HSBC and other UK banking groups have just scrapped dividends. Here's what I'd do now.

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ISA investors! Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

As the ISA deadline looms, FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors may want to consider two robust dividend stocks.

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Millennials! Despite the market crash, I’d still invest £200 a month in the FTSE 100

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The recent market crash and the current lockdown are making many people nervous. However, investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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New FTSE investors: 2 LSE shares I’d buy with £2,000

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Although LSE shares have been dropping, I'd still stay invested in robust companies with high dividend yields.

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