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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

Don’t waste the stock market correction! I’d invest £5k in FTSE 100 shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 shares are already making a comeback and it may soon be too late to capitalise on this rare…

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Forget savings accounts! 2 penny stocks I’d invest £1,000 in as inflation swells

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks are risky, but can these two businesses provide the necessary growth to help investors stay ahead of inflation…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in UK shares with solid financials and wide competitive moats today could allow investors to capitalise on the coming…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £17,880 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing regularly can generate a surprisingly large nest egg in the long term. It can even lead to a five-figure…

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5.4% dividend yield! A top UK share to buy in an ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While many investors panic over the muddy economic outlook, this UK share continues to thrive, maintaining an impressive dividend yield.

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Forget gold! Start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With stock prices falling, bargain buying opportunities among FTSE 100 shares have emerged that may deliver far better returns than…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Volatility breeds opportunity for investors with a Stocks and Shares ISA. Could these be the best investments in 2023 and…

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How I’d use £50 a week to build a passive income stream

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

It's possible to kick-start a long-term passive income stream from scratch with just £7 a day... and these three important…

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How to find the best UK shares to buy in December to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 2022 stock market correction has created plenty of amazing buying opportunities for UK shares. Some may even unlock enormous…

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Forget gold! I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think that following Warren Buffett's lead and buying cheap shares could prove to be a far more profitable move…

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Forget NS&I Green Savings Bonds! I’d buy UK dividend shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I believe UK dividend shares may continue to offer significantly higher income than savings bonds even with higher interest rates.

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5.9% dividend yield! 1 UK share to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here's a high-yield dividend stock that could provide lucrative passive income for investors over the next decade.

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How to invest £20k in an ISA in 2023 to capitalise on the stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality shares before a stock market rally is a proven strategy to propel wealth to new heights.

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UK shares: here’s what can be done with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

What can be done a if a cash windfall lands on the doorstep? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK…

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How to make £29,800 in passive income by investing £500 a month in stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing capital into the stock market can build a substantial passive income over time. Here's how.

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£500 to invest? A 5%-yielding FTSE 100 gem I’d buy shares in right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Not all FTSE 100 shares are immune to volatility, but has this created a rare buying opportunity for income investors?

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 7% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

High dividend yields are everywhere, but which ones are sustainable? Here's one stock that might deliver impressive income for years…

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Got £1,000? These might be the best shares to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Short-term disruptions create buying opportunities for long-term investors. Could these be some of the best shares to buy now?

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2 penny stocks to watch closely in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks can be extremely risky investments, but sometimes exciting opportunities emerge. Here are two firms to watch closely.

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Have £100 to invest each month? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire wealthy

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Regularly buying UK shares in a Stock and Shares ISA could lead to an impressive retirement fund that puts the…

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How to invest in dividend stocks to aim for £100 a week in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investors can build a sizeable and reliable passive income stream with dividend stocks in the long term. Here's how.

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Stock market correction: start buying shares like Warren Buffett to retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett recently spent $9bn buying stocks! Investors following his lead (albeit with less cash) could build an impressive retirement…

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11.2% dividend yield? A small-cap stock to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Not every high-dividend-yield stock is an income trap. Here's one that I think could build a passive income stream in…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price recover in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With positive cash flows and shrinking debt, is the Rolls-Royce share price finally seeing the comeback investors have been waiting…

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FTSE 100 to surge to 8,500! 2 cheap stocks to buy before the recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 18% surge for the FTSE 100. Is time running out to buy bargain shares?

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£1k to invest? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and double my money by investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Adopting Warren Buffett's investing principals could unlock higher portfolio returns in the 2022 stock market correction.

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Stock market correction 2022: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 2022 stock market correction has created a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 passive income ideas I’d use to try to make £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market can open the door to an impressive passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d find the best UK shares to aim for a 100% return

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investors buying UK shares today could unlock impressive long-term returns and potentially even double their portfolio's value.

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing £400 a month in a Stock and Shares ISA can build a seven-figure portfolio.

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Saving cash destroys wealth! I’m buying UK shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Saving money in a bank account is actually destroying wealth. That's why I'm seeking a better return with UK shares.

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Is Cineworld a penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This penny stock just exploded by 180% after management announced its first major step forward in recovering from the pandemic.

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1 no-brainer dividend stock to buy for long-term passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With energy prices surging in 2022, this passive income stock has seen its profits explode, rewarding patient investors.

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I believe these 2 dividend stocks are practically money machines!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two dividend stocks continuing to increase shareholder dividends even as inflation heats up.

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How I’d invest £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality businesses consistently can lead to a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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How I’d build a £5,000 monthly passive income by investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ongoing stock market correction could unlock a massive passive income opportunity in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I’d buy cheap UK shares in November to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market correction could provide lucrative buying opportunities among UK shares for a patient investor like me.

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FTSE 250 shares are down almost 30%! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The double-digit drop in the FTSE 250 might be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity if investors are smart in managing risk.

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How I’d aim to replace my salary with a passive income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in a diverse range of high-quality dividend shares could unlock a substantial passive income in the long term.

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Forget income bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares for a 4.1% dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying FTSE 100 shares today could offer a more lucrative passive income than bonds in 2022. Zaven Boyrazian explains why.

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