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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

Is the 11.7% yield for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A double-digit payout from a FTSE 250 stock’s often a warning sign to steer clear. But is NextEnergy Solar Fund…

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I’d put £500 into each of these 5 dividend shares to earn an expanding passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing £2,500 into this handful of growth dividend shares today could unlock an ever-increasing income stream for long-term investors to…

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No savings in 2024? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Almost half of the Britain’s population has less than £1,000 in savings. But could following Warren Buffett’s strategy help change…

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6.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE dividend share I’d buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Could this 6.7% dividend yield continue climbing as interest rates start to fall in the second half of 2022? Zaven…

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Surprise! The FTSE 100 could be on track to reach 10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Upcoming interest rate cuts could send the FTSE 100 to over 10,000 by as early as February 2025. Here’s what…

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How I’d turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £50k annual income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Even when starting from scratch in 2024, leveraging the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA could drastically expand an…

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Want a £5m SIPP? Here’s how I’d aim to build one with exactly £621.99 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing £621.99 each month in a SIPP could be the key to unlocking a chunky £5m pension portfolio for…

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These FTSE shares might surge in 2024 if interest rates are cut!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There could be considerable room for recovery and growth in these FTSE shares if the Bank of England cuts interest…

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Is Powerhouse Energy the best penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Powerhouse Energy share price has skyrocketed by triple digits over the last year! Does that make it one of…

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2024 stock market rally: a final chance for once-in-a-decade bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The UK stock market's up by double digits this year, but will this momentum continue? And is 2024 a last…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1.2k monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing large sums of capital can be daunting at first, but tactical allocation could unlock a substantial passive income in…

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Down 90%, is this growth stock finally worth buying in April?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Teladoc Health's had a pretty rough ride over the last two years and now trades close to 2016 levels. But…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that’s on my buy list this month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 is leading the charge among UK indexes, rising by double-digits in the last six months. But this…

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2 ‘super-safe’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with higher payouts for more than 25 years.

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Rolls-Royce shares could reach £5 in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares have almost tripled in the last 12 months, but can this upward trajectory propel the stock above £5…

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90 FTSE 350 stocks offer a 5%+ dividend yield! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Around 25% of the FTSE 350 offers market-beating dividend yields! But which ones are sustainable in the long run? Zaven…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently near its 52-week low?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores what’s happening with the collapsing Reckitt Benckiser share price and whether now's the time to buy the…

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How I’d target a £3m portfolio with compound interest in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are thousands of SIPP millionaires in the UK today with more on the way! Zaven Boyrazian lays out his…

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With no savings at 40, I’d build wealth using Warren Buffett’s golden rules

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett has always followed his two golden rules of investing to achieve the market-beating returns that made him a…

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Are Lloyds shares about to surge by 50%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Some analysts are predicting Lloyds shares could be about to erupt by 50%! Is this actually possible? And should investors…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £1,500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to build a sizeable second monthly income by investing small lump sums regularly for the long…

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£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £32k annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d establish a tax-free, chunky passive income stream in the long run with a nice lump…

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Could investing £5,000 in these FTSE shares really earn me another £500 income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores one of the leading FTSE Dividend Aristocrat shares to see whether it can continue delivering passive income…

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Here’s a 20p penny stock with explosive growth potential

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores a penny stock advancing the field of nanotechnology that could be on the verge of skyrocketing in…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I’m still buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Political uncertainty and rising bankruptcies are leading some analysts to predict a stock market crash may still be coming! Who…

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2 UK shares that could surge when the Bank of England cuts interest rates

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

An interest rate cut could be coming later this year, pushing stock prices back in the right direction. But are…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires are buying in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Zaven Boyrazian explores which stocks the UK’s best investors are buying…

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I’d invest £5,000 in this FTSE REIT to target a £760 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 250 REIT is paying a chunky dividend yield! Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d boost his portfolio income with…

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy in March?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This fintech giant lost investor popularity and its shares plummeted. But is it on the verge of a big comeback…

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1 ‘secretly cheap’ FTSE 250 share I’m buying for the long run

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 250 firm just stole the crown as the new industry leader, showing no signs of slowing down. Yet…

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7% dividend yield! Should I buy ITV shares today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

At ITV’s current price, the stock’s offering an impressive yield to income investors. But is this a sign to stay…

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Is this dividend stock a no-brainer for boosting passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This dividend stock’s raised shareholder payouts for decades and offers a solid 5.5% yield today. Could it be a good…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 12 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are on fire as the engineering giant makes a miraculous comeback! So how much money have investors made…

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I’d have £1m today if I’d invested £7,000 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 is filled with winning businesses, but this equipment rental enterprise has delivered a 142 times return on…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £450 a month in a SIPP to target a £52,000 retirement income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down a simple calculation that shows how a small monthly investment can transform into impressive retirement wealth.

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Is time running out to buy cheap FTSE shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With inflation dropping significantly, Zaven Boyrazian believes now's a good time to start buying FTSE shares while they’re still cheap.

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target 20% returns

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By learning from Warren Buffett, investors could achieve double-digit returns and send their portfolios flying. Here’s how.

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How I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into a £226,100 second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As a British investor, capitalising on the tax-free ISA allowance accelerates the wealth-building process and helps build towards a second…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rio Tinto shares have been quite volatile over the last five years, but how much passive income have investors actually…

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3 exciting penny stocks to watch in 2024!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Penny stocks can be volatile, but getting in early can be enormously profitable! Here are three exciting prospects that I’m…

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