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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

Forget gold! I’d buy dirt cheap shares now and hold them for decades

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While gold remains a popular refuge from volatility, investing money in top-notch, dirt cheap shares for the long run could…

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Investing Articles

1 absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 250 stock has been one of the best performers over the last decade, yet it continues to trade…

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Investing Articles

10.3% yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy in September?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While hunting for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares, Zaven Boyrazian explores a firm currently offering one of the highest…

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Investing Articles

14.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A double-digit dividend yield is usually a red flag. But is this income stock an exception, granting investors a massive…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30? Here’s how Warren Buffett built his wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett has shared tremendous knowledge throughout his investment journey to becoming a billionaire. Here are his most useful tips.

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Investing Articles

I’d aim for a £1m portfolio with just a few UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investors can build a £1m with index funds given enough time. But Zaven Boyrazian explains some tactics to accelerate this…

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Is RC365 the best penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The RC365 share price is up more than 300% since the start of 2023. But can this penny stock maintain…

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Investing Articles

How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £270 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire is an ambitious financial goal, but it’s not as impossible as many might…

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Investing Articles

2023 stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how the ongoing stock market correction presents investors with a rare opportunity for market-beating returns.

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim for a £41,240 second income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Building a large passive income using dividend shares could be a realistic prospect in the long run, even for investors…

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Investing Articles

Up to a 10.8% yield! 2 FTSE 100 income stocks worth buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These FTSE 100 stocks offer some of the biggest yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does that make them…

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Investing Articles

What are the best shares to buy if a recession hits the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores which type of shares could be the best to buy now and what investment strategies to employ…

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Down 26%, should I buy this 5.4% dividend yield stock for my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

LondonMetric Property shares have been aggressively sold off in 2023. But is now the perfect buying opportunity for a growing…

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Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price has almost recovered. Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price is on fire, with the stock more than doubling in the last 12 months. But can…

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5 easy Warren Buffett tips I’d follow to aim for a richer retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains five critical investing lessons from Warren Buffett that can help investors improve their skills and build more…

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Investing Articles

Is it a mistake to sell Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

It just posted staggering profits, but Lloyds shares continue to stagnate. What’s going on? And should investors think about selling…

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Investing Articles

Where to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn extra income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in top-notch companies inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the key to lifelong passive income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Investing Articles

3 tactics to beat a volatile stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Experiencing a volatile stock market for the first time can be scary. But savvy investors can use simple strategies to…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d hunt the best UK shares to double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are many different investing strategies to double my money with UK shares. Here are two tried-and-tested methods that could…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £350 monthly in shares to target £133,000 annual passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing small sums of capital in stocks can build multi-million pound portfolios and six-figure passive income streams. Here’s how.

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Investing Articles

How to target a £500 a month passively with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Using dividend shares, it’s possible to build a second income of £6,000 a year, even starting from scratch with minimal…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy FTSE 100 shares before the index surges past 8,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Economic uncertainty continues to plague the stock market. Yet analyst forecasts predict FTSE 100 shares remain on track for long-term…

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Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price is up 110%! Is it still undervalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks cheap, even after doubling! Is this a chance for investors to jump on the…

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Investing Articles

2 of the best dividend shares to buy now for UK investors?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

2022 was a rough year for investors, but plenty of UK stocks now offer chunky payouts. Here are two that…

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Investing Articles

Why is nobody talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 250 stock that has fallen from grace to uncover whether a buying opportunity has emerged…

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Investing Articles

7.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in August and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two British shares offering impressive dividend yields that look sustainable and expandable in the long run.

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Investing Articles

When will the Lloyds share price reach £1 again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Is the Lloyds share price on track to hit the magic £1 threshold in 2023? Or should investors steer their…

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How I’d use Warren Buffett’s tactics to aim for a £500 monthly dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Warren Buffett method of investing is simple, but effective. And investors can use it to make a chunky dividend…

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Investing Articles

How to target £1m by investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money regularly through a Stocks and Shares ISA can lead to major wealth in the long run, potentially even…

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Investing Articles

Investing in penny stocks? 3 critical metrics to watch closely

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights how he filters out mediocre penny stocks from consideration and what red flags to look for when…

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Investing Articles

I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Jeremy Grantham is predicting a new stock market crash. But should investors ignore his warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Start hunting for bargain UK shares before the stock market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The time to buy UK shares is when they’re cheap, not expensive. And there are plenty of bargains in the…

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Investing Articles

How to make a passive income with just £300 a month in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Deploying this long-term passive income strategy may help investors to build a sizeable income stream, even starting with small sums.

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Investing Articles

I’d buy £1,750 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Dividend shares play a critical role in an income investor’s portfolio. Zaven Boyrazian explores one cash-generative enterprise in the energy…

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Growth Shares

Is this FTSE AIM enterprise one of the best stocks to buy and hold now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian shares one of the best stocks to buy now from his portfolio, which he believes could deliver an…

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Investing Articles

10.8% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE is packed with top stocks offering impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and this…

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Investing Articles

Are these the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These two FTSE 100 stocks are among the most popular today, but does that make them good investments? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy dirt cheap shares in this stock market recovery. Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying cheap shares while the stock market is still recovering from the 2022 correction could lead to higher returns in…

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Investing Articles

Can I potentially double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are up 110% since the start of 2023 as the engineering giant makes a surprising comeback. But can…

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Investing Articles

I’d listen to Warren Buffett and start buying dirt cheap UK Shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following Warren Buffett and capitalising on the recent stock market correction could yield tremendous long-term wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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