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Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

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 2 CFA exam.

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Investing Articles

Never mind buy-to-let! I’m investing in FTSE shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Despite the popularity of rental real estate, FTSE shares like this one may offer far more promising opportunities for long-term…

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The Bellway share price is up 40%! Will this momentum continue in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The real estate market's recovering, sending the Bellway share price surging. But is it too late to capitalise on the…

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What’s happening with the Unilever share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

After months of falling sales volumes, the Unilever share price is now rising as it starts getting things back on…

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The Compass Group share price is still rising! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The latest trading update propelled the Compass Group share price even higher as the food services enterprise beats expectations once…

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Is the falling SSE share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Despite delivering impressive momentum in recent months, the SSE share price is sliding as bad weather disrupts the energy group’s…

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The J Sainsbury share price is up 60% in 16 months! Is that about to repeat?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The J Sainsbury share price is on the move as management reveals a new three-year plan to overtake its rivals.…

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The Filtronic share price is up 170% in a year! Is it time to buy this penny stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Filtronic share price continues to beat investor expectations by securing new game-changing contracts with FTSE 350 customers.

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Here’s why the BP share price is rising

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The BP share price has jumped on the back of its latest earnings. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the results and…

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The Vodafone share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

After today’s quarterly results, the Vodafone share price continues to limp on. With the stock looking dirt cheap, is this…

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£30k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,100 passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can move closer to financial freedom by generating a passive income from a stock market…

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Should I invest in Lloyds as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price continues to tumble. But with other FTSE 100 stocks starting to rise, is now the time…

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A ludicrously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the top performers on one level in a decade, yet the shares remain…

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What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

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Does the Glencore share price indicate a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Glencore is seeing some production issues dragging down its share price. But is this secretly a buying opportunity for long-term…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £1,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with attractive income at an exciting price for a possible long-term investment.

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What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price tumbled as regulators kicked off a new scandal investigation that may land the British bank with…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding more than 10%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for passive income opportunities, but are these double-digit-yielding FTSE income stocks too good to be…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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Cheap shares vs gold: which is the better investment right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Gold remains a 'safe haven' in the face of volatility. But in the long run, buying cheap shares could be…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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How rich would I be if I’d invested £1,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 index funds are popular investment vehicles. But have they provided investors with decent returns, or is stock picking…

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Is buying cheap UK shares right now the key to financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares are still recovering from the stock market correction, with leading indexes already rising faster than historical averages.

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How I’d invest my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 2024 deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Time’s running out to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual £20,000 contribution limit. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d…

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Up nearly 6,000% since 2010, is this one of the best stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of this FTSE 100 enterprise have exploded in the last 14 years, but is it still among the best…

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3 top tips for aiming to build a 6% dividend yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By buying and holding top-notch dividend stocks for the long run while reinvesting payouts, investors can potentially amass impressive amounts…

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3 top tips for building a 6%-dividend-yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Building a sustainable, high-dividend-yield ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian shares vital tips to avoid making common mistakes.

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How investing £5k in a SIPP today can drastically improve my retirement!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing a small lump sum today could unlock a six-figure retirement nest egg in the long run, paving the way…

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Why the 2024 stock market recovery is a can’t-miss opportunity!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There will always be buying opportunities in the stock market, but the 2024 recovery could be one of the greatest…

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I’d snap up fallen FTSE 250 stocks before it’s too late!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 250 stocks have yet to recover from the market correction, but that might soon change. Here’s why I think…

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I’d aim to earn £3,000 passive income just by investing £300 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains his structured approach to turning a small monthly investment into a chunky passive income for the long…

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Instead of saving, I’d buy UK value stocks for lifelong income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Savings accounts are offering higher payouts in 2024, but I think they still fall short of the potential long-term returns…

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A new bull market is coming, and I’m desperate to buy the best FTSE 100 stocks before they surge!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 is full of undervalued top-notch companies right now, and I’d start buying them before the next stage…

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UK stock investing: 1 of the top growth stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Regulators are honing in on the petcare market, but has this created a fantastic buying opportunity for this growth stock?

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I’d invest £50 a week in income stocks to aim for £2,663 passive revenue!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Income stocks can provide investors with chunky passive income for minimal effort. But reinvesting dividends can be a far smarter…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 250 for dividends and growth in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is one of the top performing UK indexes over the last 30 years, but does that make…

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Time to buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the market recovery?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money in cheap shares could be the key to unlocking fantastic returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Never mind gold, I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Gold is a proven way to preserve wealth. Still, Warren Buffett believes that stocks are the better inflation hedge in…

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How I’d invest £10k in the FTSE 100 this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think 2024 will create some exciting opportunities for the UK’s large-cap companies in the FTSE 100. But what’s the…

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How to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA by investing £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money on a regular basis using a Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors eventually reach a £1m portfolio.…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy and hold in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how I go about finding the best undervalued stocks to buy and hold for the long run – a…

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