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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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2 overlooked UK shares to consider for dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By looking beyond the usual FTSE 100 suspects, investors can discover terrific under-the-radar UK shares with substantial dividend-paying potential.

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As US stocks get volatile, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has doubled the gains of the US stock market even after going through multiple crashes and corrections. Here's…

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Meet the 3p penny stock that’s crushing the FTSE 100 in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This first-of-a-kind penny stock's been on fire in the last 12 months, skyrocketing by almost 3,100%! Should adventurous investors consider…

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If a 45-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA starting from the age of 45 could lead to a…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could sensibly target £627 of monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning passive income doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a proven simple strategy that can potentially yield enormous long-term returns.

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By 2026, the Tesco share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price has surged more than 30% in just six months, but can this momentum continue? Here’s what…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money it takes to earn an extra £6,000 a year passively using income shares. It’s…

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Down 51%, here are the latest Greggs share price forecasts for 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greggs share price is looking a bit shakier than just a couple of months ago, but could the stock…

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By 2026, the BP share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After already jumping almost 30% since April, experts believe the BP share price could have much further to climb if…

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New forecast: here’s where analysts expect the Lloyds share price to be in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has surged 50% in 2025, but more double-digit growth is coming according to the latest expert…

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£100,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors who placed big bets on Rolls-Royce shares in 2020 have seen their investments soar, but just how much money…

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Near a 52-week low with a P/E of just 7.7, is this one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This brand owner and retailer's being pummelled in 2025 with its shares now trading at a massive 60% discount compared…

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Up to 9.6% yields! 2 FTSE shares investors are rushing to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares are among the most popular stocks to buy right now, but are they actually good investments? Zaven…

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1 critical mistake to avoid at all costs when the S&P 500 crashes

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 will crash again. Maybe not in 2025, but a meltdown will eventually come. And when it does,…

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Buying 1,679 shares of this FTSE 250 stock unlocks £1,000 of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is full of shares that pay attract dividends. Here’s one with an 8%+ yield that could generate…

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By 2026, the FTSE 100 could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Find out how much money investors could potentially make in the next 15 months by investing in the FTSE 100,…

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Down 60%, could this be one of the best bargain stocks to buy in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian’s hunting for the best stocks to buy. And he's wondering whether one of the worst-performing UK shares this…

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How much do you need to invest in a SIPP each month to aim to retire a millionaire?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how much money it might take to retire with a million-pound investment portfolio when leveraging the tax advantages of…

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Down 55%, this almost-penny stock has a 9.7% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the dividend yield almost reaching double-digit territory, can this market-leading streaming platform generate lucrative passive income in 2025?

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How many shares must you buy to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in the stock market can unlock a substantial passive second income stream, but how many shares do investors actually…

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Enormous dividends are expected from these 2 UK shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even at an 11% dividend yield, these UK shares continue to reward loyal shareholders with chunky passive income! So is…

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If a 50-year-old puts £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With £700 a month and a Stocks and Shares ISA, investors can aim to build a chunky six-figure pension pot…

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A stock market crash could help investors retire early. Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of dreading the next stock market crash, Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates the wealth-building opportunities it might create and how to…

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After crashing 50%+, is this a bargain-basement growth stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This growth stock surged more than 300% between 2020 and 2024, only to come crashing back down in 2025, but…

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This dirt cheap FTSE income stock has a dividend yield of 15%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved income stock’s trading at a massive 70% discount with a staggering 15% yield! Is this a screaming buy?…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £10,000 monthly retirement income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the secrets to unlocking a potential £120,000 retirement income by investing intelligently on the journey towards financial freedom.

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Near-zero savings? Start building wealth with Warren Buffett’s golden method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Learning these Warren Buffett tips can help investors potentially become significantly richer in the long run, especially when starting early.

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1 penny share at 2p for me to snap up right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny share could be on the verge of generating explosive revenue growth if the company can maintain operational momentum!

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How to invest £99 a month to aim for passive income of £57,256 a year for life!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With as little as £99 a month, investors can aim to earn a five-figure passive income by investing in high-quality…

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By 2026, the Nvidia share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In three years, the Nvidia share price has transformed a £5,000 initial investment into £67,500! But could the AI stock…

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By 2026, the BT share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the BT share price surging, those who invested £5,000 a year ago have made more than two grand in…

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By 2026, the Barclays share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising by over 70% in 12 months, the Barclays share price has already transformed £5,000 into almost £9,000. But…

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£20,000 invested in FTSE Shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20,000 in FTSE shares could have earned anywhere between £34,317 all the way to £116,200 if the right moves…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing in the right S&P 500 stocks five years ago, some of us could have turned £20,000 into almost…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 250 to aim for a £5,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers to show how much money investors need to start earning £5,000 passively using the FTSE…

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Up 90%! Should investors consider buying this skyrocketing FTSE 100 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining stock's beating the market by almost six times in 2025, nearly doubling shareholder wealth. And this…

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3 popular UK income stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing to buy these three income stocks, but Zaven Boyrazian has spotted some critical weaknesses that make him…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an extra £1,000 monthly retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aim to secure a more comfortable retirement by investing intelligently with an ISA to build a £240,000 nest egg and…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to aim for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dreaming of becoming a millionaire? Here’s how much money it takes to aim for a £1m portfolio using UK shares…

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Warren Buffett is buying shares in this secret AI stock that’s already up 7,450% since its IPO!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett is making a big bet on AI infrastructure with this hidden US stock that could be perfectly positioned…

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