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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

£20k in savings? Here’s how using dividend stocks could turn that into a £30k annual income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Turning a lump sum into a chunky annual income with dividend stocks is easy if we know where to start.…

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Is 2024 a once-in-a-decade chance to fill an ISA with cheap, high-dividend-yield shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Dividend yields are still absurdly high due to dirt cheap valuations! I’d start buying all I can before these companies…

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How I’d invest £5 a day in UK shares to target a £1.76m portfolio!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Compared to their earnings, UK shares are looking very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage, even with just…

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Never mind buy-to-let, I’d aim for a million with a SIPP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores the advantages of investing with a SIPP to build a substantial retirement pension pot versus owning rental…

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Is this ex-penny stock set for huge growth and dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores an ex-penny stock in the electronics sector to uncover explosive long-term potential for both growth and dividends.

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5k in British shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Regularly investing money in British companies for the long run could allow an investor to capitalise on any looming stock…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy right now!?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is up almost 20% since October, but many stocks continue to trade at very low valuations. Could…

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An exceptional value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a leading renewable energy value stock that continues to raise its dividends and executes buybacks despite investor…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 Stocks for 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 stocks are offering terrific bargains for prudent investors. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d capitalise on these buying opportunities…

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How I’d aim to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with growth shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The UK is home to many innovative growth shares. Some may even go on to deliver tenfold returns in the…

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I’m racing to buy dirt cheap income stocks before it’s too late!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK income stocks are still offering impressive yields in 2024 as the stock market continues to recover from the recent…

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Entering 2024 with no savings? I’d follow the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Starting from zero, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage Warren Buffett’s wealth-building methods to aim for a substantial nestegg.

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I’d invest £250 a month in the FTSE 250 to aim to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing in a FTSE 250 index fund alongside individual stocks could be the key to unlocking a wealthier lifestyle…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares now and aim to hold them for the next decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying and holding absurdly cheap shares for the long run is a proven profitable strategy, but investors still have to…

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Saving for retirement? I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Building a pension pot is a fantastic idea, but Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in quality FTSE 100 companies can…

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Aiming for £1m? Start investing regularly with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors build a £1m portfolio in the…

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“FTSE 100 to reach 9,600!” What are the best stocks to buy before the surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Updated analyst forecasts predict a potential double-digit surge in the UK’s flagship index before the end of 2024. What are…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7.9% yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The tobacco industry continues to offer ever-increasing dividend yields to income investors. But is the gravy train soon going to…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in 2024 to aim for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The best UK shares to buy this year may be companies with ample cash flows and solid market positions capable…

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Small SIPP at 50? I’d make these moves to boost my retirement savings

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By following a regular investment plan, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target building a big pile of money using a…

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Never mind savings accounts! I’d invest in quality penny stocks this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

2024 could be a terrific year to buy penny stocks for the long run as economic conditions improve. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Stock market recovery 2024: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 2024 stock market recovery could be a rare chance to send an ISA flying into seven-figure territory. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’d buy 330 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to earn a £100 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying 330 shares of Safestore Holdings could earn investors £100 a year in dividends. Is it the best FTSE 250…

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5 steps to earning an extra £500 monthly passive income in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start earning regular monthly passive income by following five simple steps in the stock market…

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This is one of my top FTSE value stocks right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This value stock may be on the verge of becoming a new industry leader within the British real estate sector,…

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If I’d invested £15,300 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago, I’d have over £1m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 has had some massive winning stocks since the financial crisis, and this one has seen a more…

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Income stocks: the best investment of the decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he thinks buying discounted top-notch income stocks in 2024 could be the buying opportunity of the…

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Is the FTSE 250 correction a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 has been lagging the FTSE 100 by double digits over the last two years, but is the…

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2024 market recovery: is it too late to buy cheap shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find bargain buying opportunities while avoiding falling into traps as the stock market continues to…

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FTSE 100 watchlist: are Rolls-Royce shares now the greatest investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing stock in the FTSE 100 over the last 12 months, but can it maintain its upward…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in an ISA to target a 7% dividend yield in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he identifies top-notch, high-dividend-yield stocks to build a 7% ISA portfolio in 2024 and beyond.

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £69,820 annual income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing small sums of capital each month can lead to substantial passive income during retirement, along with a seven-figure…

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Is ITM Power the best near-penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ITM Power share price has been on a rollercoaster ride since 2020, but is the hydrogen specialist getting ready…

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I’d add £500 a month to a SIPP to capitalise on the next bull market!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying discounted stocks before the next bull market could propel a SIPP into millionaire territory. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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How to invest £500 in dirt-cheap shares for a steady passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how snapping up cheap shares today might generate up to £45,200 as a second income stream in…

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Aiming to get richer in 2024? I’d buy cheap UK shares in January

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The recent stock market correction has provided brave investors with a rare and potentially lucrative opportunity to snap up discounted…

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I’d target a richer, earlier retirement by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett’s long-term investing style could help others unlock a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Investing Articles

Is 2024 a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With economic conditions improving, investor sentiment is back on the rise, pushing up FTSE 100 shares. But is it too…

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An absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is on the rise, but this stock continues to trade at a near-record low price-to-earnings ratio. Is…

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3 steps to increase income from dividend shares in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian looks ahead to next year to see how investors can improve the yield on an income portfolio with…

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