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Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven is an equity investment analyst. Specialising in corporate valuation, he employs a modern take on the principles set out by Benjamin Graham to identify hidden value in companies that are making the world a better place. Zaven has previously worked in the aerospace and video game industries, holding a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Master's degree in Investment Management, and has passed the Level 3 CFA exam. “We never can be sure of an outcome, but I think we can get the odds on our side by understanding where we are in the cycle.” - Howard Marks

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Investing Articles

Investing £500 in this penny stock could explode to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This ex-FTSE 250 business is now a penny stock, but according to institutional forecasts, it could start surging soon. Is…

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How to target a £45,000 passive income with UK shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By consistently and regularly investing a small lump sum into UK shares, you can generate a passive income that could…

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How much do you need to invest in REITs to quit work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting your job and living off REIT dividends sounds like a pipedream. But with the right strategy, it's far more…

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Down 58% in 2025, is this 11.9% dividend yield worth adding to my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI disruption is decimating this ex-FTSE 100 business. But with its dividend yield now in double-digit territory, has a hidden…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to double the 2026 State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By leveraging the power of compounding in a SIPP, investors can aim to earn a chunky retirement income that doubles…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how a long-term stock-picking strategy can help investors unlock a chunky second income in less than a…

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Down 92% in 5 years. Is this fallen icon a top stock to buy in February?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This luxury carmaker has seen its share price collapse from £30 in 2019 to 60p in 2026. But could it…

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3 UK dividend stocks tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the investment case behind three UK dividend stocks that experts predict could surge by at least…

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If a 60-year-old puts £1,500 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even starting from scratch at 60, investing £1,500 a month with a SIPP could build a pension pot worth close…

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Here’s how much income I can get if I invest my entire £20k ISA in Greggs shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The dividend yield of Greggs shares is now at its highest point in over a decade! Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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As the US stock market drops, revisit Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 60 years of investing under his belt, Warren Buffett knows how to navigate through stock market volatility. Here’s…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to target a £10,000 passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to generate passive income from substantial savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn a six-figure nest egg into a…

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£567 passive income from a £7,000 Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's one FTSE 100 business investors might add to a Stocks and Shares ISA to instantly unlock an 8.1% dividend…

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Is buying Diageo shares like Warren Buffett’s 1980s Coca-Cola bet?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a new CEO at the helm and shares trading near a decade low, are Diageo shares a screaming Warren…

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By February 2027, £5,000 invested in Aviva shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money will investors make by buying £5,000 worth of Aviva shares today? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest expert…

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Buying 150 of these dividend shares unlocks a triple-digit passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning quality dividend shares is a fantastic way to unlock a passive income stream in the stock market. Here's one…

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£500 buys 595 shares in this 7.3%-yielding REIT!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum to invest? Here's one real estate investment trust (REIT) offering a chunky payout to start…

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After crashing 65% from its 52-week high, is this penny share a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This distressed penny share’s seen its valuation more than slashed in half as investors jump ship, but has an explosive…

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FTSE Shares: 2 solid picks to consider when starting an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For those new to investing, Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE shares he’d buy to kick-start a brand-new resilient ISA portfolio…

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1 move to avoid at all costs if the S&P 500 crashes in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500’s has had another volatile week, with rising fears that an imminent correction, or even a crash, might…

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Up 42% in 1 day! Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best shares right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s already the best-performing large-cap UK share of 2026, but even after surging over 40%, is there…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2026 could already be worth £26,500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock’s already dominating the market in 2026. And a 30%+ surge could be just the tip of…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in the stock market to stop work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting work and living off stock market dividends sounds like a fantasy. But with the right strategy, it’s far more…

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A 7.3% dividend yield at a 5.5 P/E! Should I buy this cheap stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a dirt cheap P/E ratio and a surging yield, could this high street retail stock offer impressive long-term growth…

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As the US stock market drops, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s gone through and profited from multiple stock market crashes and corrections over the last 60 years. Here’s how…

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Down 70%, could this be one of the best bargain stocks to buy in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian’s hunting for the best stocks to buy in 2026. Could this plummeting oil & gas enterprise be the…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £36,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to earn a £3,000 monthly second income using dividend shares like this FTSE…

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Here’s how to invest £10,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 90 UK stocks paying a dividend yield of 7% or more, income investors are spoilt for choice in…

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How much should a 50-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with no savings at 50, a SIPP is a great way to build a six-figure nest egg for a…

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3 steps aimed at getting richer, retiring early, and beating the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step strategy for building wealth and generating a passive income that eventually could beat the…

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3 UK shares tipped to more than DOUBLE my money in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the bullish investment thesis of three UK shares that experts believe could rise 115%-278% in the…

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British income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK income stocks dominating for the first time in a decade last year, could 2026 be the perfect time…

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Down 90%, is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks carry a lot of risks, but they can also offer massive returns. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company…

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Down 43%, should I unlock this 8.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This biotech small-cap's grown its dividend by 140% since 2016! So with an 8.3% yield, is now the time to…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 mining giant that’s created explosive wealth…

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5 dividend shares paying 8.8% a year on average in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five FTSE 250 dividend shares offer a market-beating 8.8% cash passive income for investors! But could it be too…

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9.7% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE income shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Unloved FTSE 250 income shares offer some of the highest yields in the index, but can they continue to maintain…

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Up almost 50%! Is it too late to buy Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are back on the rise after years of decline, but can this rally continue into 2026? Zaven Boyrazian…

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At an 11-year low, are Diageo shares the ultimate comeback play?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are now trading at levels not seen since 2015, but with a new CEO at the helm, is…

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How little is £5k invested in Greggs shares last year now worth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Just how much money have Greggs shares lost investors in 2025? And could the stock secretly be getting ready for…

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