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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

Are UK shares a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares have some of the most generous dividend policies on the planet! And a third of the stocks on…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to potentially unlock a sustainable chunky 10% passive income within a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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In a stock market crash, I’d listen to Buffett and start buying stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Fearful of a looming stock market crash? Zaven Boyrazian explores the wisdom of the world’s greatest investor during turbulent times.

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I’d copy Buffett and start hunting cheap shares to buy now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can apply Warren Buffett’s strategy to try to unlock superior returns in the long term…

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1 of the best FTSE 250 shares in the UK today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores one FTSE 250 potentially-undervalued growth stock that looks perfectly positioned to thrive in the long run.

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Id stop saving and start investing in the FTSE 100, aiming to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ongoing economic storm has created breathtaking buying opportunities within the FTSE 100. They might even help investors build a…

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With inflation at 6.7%, here are 2 FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK inflation is proving stubborn, but can these two dividend stocks help investors stay ahead in the current financial climate?…

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Should investors be preparing for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A-list investors are warning of a looming stock market crash. How can investors prepare for the worst? And is there…

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How to invest £10k for a 7% dividend yield before 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are more than 50 companies in the FTSE 350 offering a dividend yield greater than 7%! But not all…

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How to invest £3,000 like Warren Buffett in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d take a patient and simple approach when building an investment portfolio to follow in Warren…

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How investing £5 a day in income stocks could unlock £5,000 annual dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Income stocks can provide investors with a steady stream of cash for a more comfortable lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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3 reasons to maximise a Stocks and Shares ISA right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing any amount of money up to £20k a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a prudent…

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How to intelligently invest £1,000 in UK shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores how investors can find the smartest strategy to use when investing a grand in UK shares depending…

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How to start building a passive income with just £500

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to kick off a winning passive income portfolio for the long run with just £500 starting…

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2 top US growth stocks to buy in October?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two growth stocks primed to thrive in the long run – one of which he’s just bought…

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Here’s how to try and turn £10,000 into £600 passive income with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains best practice when building a portfolio of dividend shares from scratch with £10k... and how to avoid…

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Is this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock a can’t-miss opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 100 company trading at a valuation that might be too cheap to pass up! Is…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in the FTSE 250 while it’s still cheap

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is offering investors good value that may pave the way to superior long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Saving for retirement? I’d snap up cheap shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality cheap shares could build vast amounts of wealth in the long run, far ahead of any savings…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend stocks for lifelong income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With money to invest in October, Zaven Boyrazian explains where he might find the best dividend stocks to build a…

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I’m still buying top-notch businesses as stock markets continue to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Instead of panicking, Zaven Boyrazian has been busy capitalising on stock market volatility to add top-notch shares to his portfolio…

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19.5% dividend yield! One of the best British shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This UK energy stock has one of the highest sustainable-looking dividends yields on the London Stock Exchange! But it might…

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How to follow Warren Buffett’s example and target a £500 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett has some terrific passive income investments in his multibillion-dollar portfolio, but how did he find them? Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’d buy 2,430 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores one recovering healthcare company with a small yield and the potential to propel dividends to new heights…

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No savings at 45? I’d buy cheap UK shares to aim for a richer retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in UK shares while they’re cheap can help secure a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle, even when starting later…

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Here’s 1 underrated passive income stock I’d buy and hold!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian is boosting his dividend stream with this overlooked FTSE 250 income stock that looks perfectly positioned to thrive…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With inflation slowly easing, Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d capitalise on discounted FTSE 100 growth stocks throughout October.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has slumped, but I’m loving it!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian holds a lot of growth stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA that have been sold off. But…

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2 growth stocks that could be big winners in the next decade and beyond!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two growth stocks from his portfolio that he believes are perfectly positioned to surge by 2033 and…

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Is October a good time to buy dividend shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As interest rates rise, investors are getting concerned about debt-ridden dividend shares. But Zaven Boyrazian explains why this worry may…

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These FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best to consider buying now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that could offer some impressive long-term growth and dividend potential despite being relatively boring…

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How I’d invest £5,000 into FTSE 100 dividends right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 dividends can be a terrific source of passive income, but not all leading income stocks are necessarily bargains.…

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Investor looking at stock graph on a tablet with their finger hovering over the Buy button
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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 growth stock that I just bought

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian shares one top-notch FTSE 250 company trading at a discount that he’s just added to his long-term growth…

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I’ve been loading up on cheap shares while I can

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains why stock market volatility today could be a perfect opportunity to snap up cheap shares for his…

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I think these are the best shares to buy now for 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These companies appear to offer excellent value for money for long-term investors, potentially being some of the best shares to…

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Are ‘safe’ dividend stocks the best long-term investments? Not always

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Dividend Aristocrat stocks are favourites among income investors, but are these companies actually a terrible way of building wealth?

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8.5% dividend yield! A cheap UK stock from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in a SIPP today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores the high dividend yields offered by British housebuilders, and highlights one stock he believes could be the…

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How I’d prepare for a stock market crash in October 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This could be the month that the long-feared stock market crash actually happens. But is there really a reason to…

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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No savings at 30? I’d aim to change that with the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s simple investment strategy could lead to higher long-term returns, even when starting from scratch.

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Are income stocks in 2023 a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains why 2023 might be a rare chance to build substantial long-term wealth with cheap income stocks capable…

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