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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

How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy to make a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares are paying a near-6% dividend yield as earnings surge from rising interest rates. But is the bank actually…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Explore the battle between growth and dividend stocks to discover a good method for building long-term wealth in a Stocks…

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A hidden ex-penny stock to buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This ex-penny stock is quietly thriving in the electric vehicle industry and appears on track to keep capitalising on the…

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What are the best shares to buy for the stock market rally in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By chasing the latest trends in the stock market rally, investors will likely miss the best shares. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for investing a £1,000 windfall in the stock market and where to start searching for…

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How to unlock lifelong passive income by investing £20,000 in an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how using an ISA could possibly leave investors £28,000 richer building a long-term passive income portfolio.

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the economy still reeling from inflation, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to tap into dividend shares to generate a second…

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Why I’d buy and hold dirt cheap shares in 2023 for at least a decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying dirt cheap shares in 2023 and holding them for the long run could be a highly profitable strategy in…

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1 of the best FTSE 250 stocks for consistent growth and returns?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at whether this FTSE 250 real estate stock could be an excellent addition to his…

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These might be the best shares to buy now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These companies look perfectly positioned to thrive due to shifting trends in the economy. As such, they could be among…

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I’d invest my first £1k in this high dividend yield stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Last year’s stock market correction has sent the dividend yields of many shares surging. Here’s one firm offering a seemingly…

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I’d ignore gold and start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to aim for early retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While many FTSE 100 shares begin recovering, I’m focusing on capitalising on these bargains to grow my wealth rather than…

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Zero savings? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By applying Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold investment strategy, investors can position their portfolios to unlock potentially strong long-term gains.

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At 42p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares continue to trade below 50p despite the bank posting £3.9bn in pre-tax profits. Is this a buying opportunity,…

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£2k to invest? 2 investments I’d make in a Stocks and Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Hunting for the best US and UK stocks to buy? Here are two industry leaders I’m tempted to buy in…

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Forget savings accounts! I’d buy penny stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks are notoriously volatile. But with economic conditions improving, some of these tiny enterprises may be set to skyrocket!

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Stock market recovery 2023: a rare opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Capitalising on bargains during the 2023 stock market recovery could help investors propel their Stocks and Shares ISAs to new…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £51,400 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in UK shares could unlock a lucrative second income to help establish a more lavish lifestyle, even starting from…

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How to take £5 a day and build passive income streams

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step process to help start generating a passive income, even with as little as £35…

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I’d buy 340 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying 340 Britvic shares could unlock £100 a year in dividends. Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 9,400! 2 cheap stocks to buy before a surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 22% surge for the FTSE 100 in the next eight months! Is time running…

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Why I’m buying and holding cheap dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth potential in 2023. Here’s…

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2 UK growth stocks under £1 to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two UK growth stocks from his portfolio trading under £1. They look poised to benefit from dominant…

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How to use £3 a day to start building passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Putting aside just £3 a day to invest in dividend shares can slowly build a passive income portfolio potentially capable…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy in July

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is still down significantly from last year's correction, creating amazing buying opportunities for patient investors. But is…

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I’d drip-feed £500 monthly into cheap shares during the 2023 stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think buying cheap shares regularly could lead to substantially higher returns in the long run from a possible stock…

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£100 to invest? 2 thriving FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in July!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Stock market volatility has created amazing buying opportunities for top-tier FTSE 100 stocks. Are these the best shares to buy…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK shares on sale in 2023!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how Warren Buffett achieved 19.8% annualised returns for the last 60 years and how British investors can…

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No savings at 40? I’d start building passive income streams with dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use dividend stocks to build a passive income portfolio from scratch to boost my wealth…

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I’m not waiting for the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The bears are calling for a new stock market crash in 2023, but investors waiting for something that may never…

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Forget buy-to-let! This property investment offers an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

REITs like this one offer investors the potential for massive dividend yields from property investments without having to get their…

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£1k to invest? This is my top stock to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian runs through his top stock to buy in 2023 as this key industry begins to ramp back up…

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Are growth stocks dead in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Growth stocks have massively underperformed since 2022 as the days of near-zero interest rates are over. Is this the end…

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How I’d invest in dirt cheap UK shares in 2023 to try and treble my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money in cheap UK shares across the FTSE 100 in 2023 could lead to triple-digit returns in the long…

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How to target a £100,000 portfolio in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build a big…

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5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price continues to limp below 50p. But could this be an excellent entry point for long-term investors…

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