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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a CFA-qualified investment analyst/writer who has clients all over the world. Before launching his own investment writing business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management. Edward takes an active approach to investing, managing his own individual stock portfolio. He likes to invest in high-quality companies that are poised to benefit from powerful long-term trends, and capable of generating market-beating returns. You can find more of his views, along with his portfolio holdings, at topshelfinvestments.substack.com

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in this blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend stock could unlock annual passive income of over £650

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This well-known Footsie company is throwing off wads of cash right now, so its shares could be a good source…

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Prediction: this $100 growth stock will soar spectacularly over the next 10 years!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock currently trades for around $100. However, Edward Sheldon expects it to be trading at significantly higher levels…

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Should I buy SK Hynix stock for my ISA when it lands on the Nasdaq on 10 July?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

South Korean chip powerhouse SK Hynix is shortly about to list ADRs on the Nasdaq. This means investors will have…

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Down 30%, is this a rare chance to buy Meta stock cheaply for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock's miles off its highs at the moment. Is there an investment opportunity here or are the shares cheap…

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Shell and BP shares have tanked. Could they be worth considering for dividend income in July?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have fallen from above 600p to 460p. Meanwhile, Shell’s gone from 3,600p to 2,900p. Is there an investment…

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Investing Articles

Did Donald Trump just give this S&P 500 growth stock an electrifying boost?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It just came to light that in February, US President Donald Trump invested up to $5m in this fast-growing S&P…

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The CMC Markets share price is smashing the FTSE 100 in 2026. Is there an opportunity here?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has delivered solid gains in 2026. But check out the returns from FTSE 250 star CMC…

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Investing Articles

Will SpaceX, Nvidia, or Alphabet be the first $10trn stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SpaceX stock's tipped to soar in the years ahead. But can it beat Nvidia and Alphabet to a market-cap of…

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Investing Articles

Why Barclays shares could have a huge second half of 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays' shares delivered a strong first-half performance. And Edward Sheldon's expecting the momentum to continue in H2.

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Micron stock: 3 things UK investors need to know today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron stock has shot up spectacularly this year on the back of high demand for memory chips. Here are three…

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SpaceX vs Amazon stock: here’s where I’ve got my money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are more interested in Space Exploration Technologies Corp stock than Amazon right now. However, Ed Sheldon believes the latter…

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Investing Articles

easyJet shares are up 40% in a month. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have skyrocketed in June, soaring above 500p. And it’s not just because US/Iran tensions have eased and oil…

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Prediction: these bank shares will outperform Lloyds in 2026 thanks to the SpaceX IPO

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares could end up doing well in 2026. But Edward Sheldon believes these other bank stocks will generate higher…

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Investing Articles

Have Legal & General shares been a good investment over the last 5 years?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors love Legal & General shares because they pay big dividends. But could investors have done better with other…

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Investing Articles

Forget Glencore shares: I’ve just bought this magnificent copper stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares are a good way to get exposure to the copper theme. However, Edward Sheldon sees more potential in…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 buys 1,282 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s lighting up the LSE

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK penny stock Hardide's generating life-changing returns at the moment. Could it be worth a look for an ISA or…

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Meet the £2 UK AI stock that’s smashing the FTSE 100 in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar UK stock's soaring at the moment due to the fact the company's winning deals in the artificial intelligence…

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Investing Articles

Most Britons miss out on the first 20 years of investment compounding. Here’s how a Junior ISA or SIPP can change that

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Compounding is the secret to building wealth. And with a Junior SIPP or individual savings account, children in the UK…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons to consider buying Barclays shares for an ISA or SIPP at £5

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays' shares have moved higher recently. And Edward Sheldon sees the potential for further gains given the banking backdrop.

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How on earth can retail investors beat the stock market when 90% of professional fund managers can’t?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three simple investing strategies that can help retail investors outperform stock market indexes like the Footsie.

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JP Morgan says investors should buy this S&P 500 chip stock while it’s down (it’s not Nvidia)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 chip stock is down significantly after earnings and JP Morgan says it would be an "aggressive" buyer…

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Prediction: within 1 year I’ll be able to buy SpaceX stock below $100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SpaceX stock has skyrocketed since the IPO as investors have rushed to buy shares. But Ed Sheldon thinks there will…

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3 exciting space stocks to consider buying that aren’t SpaceX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, investors are piling into SpaceX stock. There are plenty of other ways to play the space theme though…

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Investing Articles

This red-hot growth and dividend stock just entered the FTSE 100. Should investors consider buying it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This new-to-the-FTSE 100 stock appears to offer the potential for both long-term capital gains and rising levels of income. Could…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been dead money since 9 January. What’s going to kick-start the engine?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been stuck in a holding pattern for around five months. Clearly, the stock needs a catalyst to…

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Filtronic shares: are they worth 200p or 500p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Filtronic shares have taken off like a rocket in 2026 amid excitement over the space theme. But how much are…

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Investing Articles

Micron stock is down 9% from its highs. Should I buy the dip?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron stock has come down a little in recent weeks, despite the fact that brokers have been raising their price…

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Should I buy Nasdaq stock Marvell after Jensen Huang said it could be the next $1trn company?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq chip company is worth around $245bn today. However, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang believes it could be worth $1trn in…

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The biggest bargain in the stock market could be hiding in plain sight

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for value in the stock market today? You don’t have to look too far, as this well known large-cap…

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Investing Articles

I just stuck £500 in my 1-year-old’s Junior SIPP. Where should I invest it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By investing some money in a Junior SIPP now, Edward Sheldon is hoping to give his daughter a huge financial…

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Investing Articles

Below £8, this high-growth UK fintech stock looks like a bargain to me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK stock has fallen nearly 30% in the space of two months. And Edward Sheldon sees a lot of…

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Ceres Power shares just crashed 35%! Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ceres Power shares, which have been on a tear in 2026, have recently pulled back. Is this a great opportunity…

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Should investors consider buying BAE Systems shares now they’re back below £20?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares are currently trading about 17% below their 2026 highs. Is now the time to consider them for…

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UK investors are buying Broadcom shares after their 20% crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Broadcom shares just tanked after the AI company posted its earnings and UK investors are capitalising on the weakness and…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Nvidia is under-appreciated: I’m buying the stock near $215

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Relative to other chip stocks, Nvidia is underperforming in 2026. Edward Sheldon believes it lagging behind has created an opportunity.

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Investing Articles

Britons need a £691,000 pension to retire comfortably. Could FTSE 100 shares be the answer?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 shares can play a valuable role in a retirement saving strategy. But they’re not the only piece of…

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Forget waiting for the IPOs: here’s how to invest in SpaceX and Anthropic today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs in 2026 are going to be huge. But investors don’t need to wait for them to…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Greggs' shares have been a diabolical investment over the last two years. But could they offer value today given they’ve…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy ITV shares for my ISA ahead of the World Cup?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into ITV shares ahead of the World Cup. Should Edward Sheldon follow the herd and snap…

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I’m aggressively buying this S&P 500 growth stock for my ISA while it’s down 40%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 tech stock is well off its highs at the moment. But it may not be at depressed…

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