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Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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 3 CFA exam. “We never can be sure of an outcome, but I think we can get the odds on our side by understanding where we are in the cycle.” - Howard Marks

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Investing Articles

When will the Lloyds share price reach £1?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is expected to climb by double-digits over the next 12 months, but will it finally return…

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With interest rates at 5%, are Stocks and Shares ISAs still worth it?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Savings accounts are paying chunky interest right now. However, a Stocks and Shares ISA still offers higher returns in the…

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How I’d try and turn a £10k ISA into a second income worth £11.9k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to transform a relatively small ISA into a chunky second income over the long term using…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in a SIPP to build long-term retirement wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are multiple ways to build wealth in a SIPP. Zaven Boyrazian explores different methods to help identify which is…

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Down 80%, is there any hope for penny stock Helium One?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock collapsed at the end of 2023 as shareholders suffered massive equity dilution. But as revenue nears, is…

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3 key tips to help investors beat volatile stock markets

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Enduring volatility in the stock market can be a painful experience. Yet these simple steps can go a long way…

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Why I’d ignore Phoenix Group and buy other cheap UK shares for my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Pheonix Group’s dividend yield has reached 9.6% -- the highest in the FTSE 100! These UK shares could be an…

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How to target a £30k passive income with just £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to earn passive income? Deploying this strategy could be key to improving long-term financial status, even with just £7…

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I bought these 3 REITs for BIG passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After REITs have been getting crushed, Zaven Boyrazian's been busy snapping up bargains to supercharge his portfolio's passive income.

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Here are Warren Buffett’s top 5 stocks to own right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights Warren Buffett’s largest five stock positions, making up almost 75% of the legendary investor’s portfolio.

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How to target £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could investing in dividend shares earn investors an extra £10,000 each year? Yes, if executed correctly. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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5.6% dividend yield forecast! 1 UK share I’d buy in October and hold for 10+ years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This little-known biotech group has hiked its dividend yield for 10 years in a row, and forecasts suggest this trend…

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Here’s a dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 16% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock continues to maintain a massive 16% dividend yield! Is it worth considering in 2024, or are…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 10,000! 1 cheap stock I’d buy before the surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New forecasts predict more double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 over the next 12 months! Now may be the perfect…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Glencore shares through to 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What do analysts say about the future of Glencore shares' dividend? Zaven Boyrazian explores the current forecast up until 2028.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Greggs shares through to 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The dividend forecast for Greggs shares suggests shareholders are going to receive double-digit payout hikes for the next two years.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares up until 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Based on analysts' forecasts, dividends from Lloyds shares are on track to keep rising until 2028, sending the yield as…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for easyJet shares up until 2029

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet shares are finally paying a dividend once again, but can these shareholder payouts continue to grow back to 43.9p?…

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How to try and turn a £20k ISA into a £5,000 yearly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK investors can capitalise on the tax advantages of a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a sizeable second income…

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If I could only buy 3 UK stocks in my SIPP, I’d pick these winners!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If Zaven Boyrazian could only select a few UK stocks for his SIPP, he’d buy companies with strong competitive edges…

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£500 monthly income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals how combining selectiveness with patience can transform a Stocks and Shares ISA into a £150,000 income-generating nest…

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A cheap ex-penny stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar ex-penny stock is already surging, but could it skyrocket as the EV revolution starts to boom before 2030?

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Is the stock market on track to surge by 32% in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst stock market forecasts for 2025 are becoming increasingly bullish, and I think this FTSE 100 stock looks primed to…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to try and retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap UK shares right now could have a game-changing positive impact on investors’ long-term retirement savings. Here’s how.

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How I’d aim to turn an ISA into £10k of annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian cuts through the noise and lays out how to try and transform a Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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£3k to invest? 2 UK REITs I’d buy in an ISA this month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve been looking for the top UK REITs to add to my ISA. Here are two stocks that I think…

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No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to strive for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Now might be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s advice. It could be the key for investors to…

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I’d buy £2,950 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares are crucial to earning a second income from a portfolio. Here’s one cash-generative enterprise that’s putting the retail…

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200% dividend increase in 5 years! A no-brainer FTSE 250 income stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock's been hiking dividends for years, tripling them since 2019. But can this momentum continue in 2025…

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This FTSE 100 CEO just sold £1m of shares in his own business!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

When executives start selling shares, it can be a warning of trouble ahead. Does that mean the shares of FTSE…

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I’d invest £200 a month in a SIPP for passive retirement income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he’s using a SIPP to target a vast income stream for his long-term retirement by investing…

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1 Cheap UK stock I’d buy to start generating passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a yield of 4.2% and 10 years of 21% dividend hikes under its belt, I’ve got my eye on…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA for a 15% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can investors generate a £3,000 annual passive income by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Yes, if the…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think there are still plenty of cheap shares hiding in the UK stock market even after the 2024 recovery.…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares could be on the verge of skyrocketing as interest rates drop and GDP growth soars. So is now…

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How I’d build passive income starting with £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning money without having to work is why passive income's so awesome. Here’s how I’d start building a new income…

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No savings after inflation? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this trio of investing principles from billionaire Warren Buffett could be the key to recovering from the UK…

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UK REITs: a rare passive income opportunity right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs have taken a serious beating over the last two years, and they now could be some of the…

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How I’m investing in dividend stocks to aim for £100 weekly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a passive income from dividend stocks isn’t complicated, says Zaven Boyrazian, as he breaks down how he’d target making…

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At 6% yield, here’s the dividend forecast for Taylor Wimpey shares until 2028

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a 6% dividend yield, Taylor Wimpey shares look like an excellent buy for passive income investors. But can this…

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