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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

£1,000 buys 358 shares in this red-hot FTSE 250 stock that’s tipped to keep rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Applied Nutrition is Edward Sheldon’s favourite FTSE 250 stock right now. Offering growth at a reasonable price, he believes it’s…

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Up 233% in 2026, can anything stop UK growth share Raspberry Pi?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 250 growth share Raspberry Pi is on fire in 2026. Could it be a good way to play the…

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Microsoft’s share price is storming back and it’s not too late to consider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft’s share price has jumped 20% in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon believes it can go higher, however,…

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CMC Markets: a FTSE dividend star worth considering for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE dividend stock doesn’t get a lot of attention. But things are starting to change as it’s posting brilliant…

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Ramsdens Holdings: a sub-£5 stock offering growth and passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This high-flying small-cap stock is paying investors ‘special’ dividends at the moment. Could it be worth considering for passive income?

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Snowflake lit up my ISA last week. Could this AI stock be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA got a massive boost last week when Snowflake shares surged 40%. He believes there’s more to come…

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£1,000 buys 268 shares in this dirt-cheap dividend stock that’s on fire in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This dividend stock offers the winning combination of growth, income, and value. Could it be worth considering for an ISA…

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3 shares to consider buying for the 2026 World Cup

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The 2026 World Cup could throw up some lucrative opportunities for investors. Here are three shares to consider buying for…

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£1,000 buys 531 shares in this UK defence and nuclear stock that’s tipped to soar

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK stock offers growth and income at an attractive valuation. Could it be worth considering for an ISA or…

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Prediction: Nvidia stock will hit $500

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts at Baird expect Nvidia stock to more than double in the medium term. So is it time to get…

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UK investors are piling into this legendary S&P 500 growth stock while it’s down 50%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This US growth stock fell from $240 to $80 amid AI disruption fears. And investors are now aggressively buying it…

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Analysts at UBS just set a jaw-dropping price target for Nasdaq stock Micron

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron's been one of the Nasdaq’s best performers this year. And analysts at UBS believe it can keep rising amid…

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A cheap UK dividend share with a P/E of 10.2 to consider buying for the AI boom

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This dividend share has produced fantastic returns in recent years amid the AI boom. But it still looks cheap, so…

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At 48p, is IQE one of the best UK AI stocks to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors the world over are scrambling to find stocks to buy for the AI boom today. Could UK-listed chip company…

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Ultra-wealthy families only have 34% of their money in the stock market. What else are they investing in?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The world’s wealthiest families are invested in the stock market. But they also own a lot of other assets for…

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Prediction: this £2.33 FTSE 250 stock will outperform Rolls-Royce and Lloyds over the next 2 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock offers growth at a reasonable price. And Edward Sheldon sees the potential for strong gains over…

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Up 268% in 2026, Ceres Power is the FTSE’s hottest AI stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has made investors a ton of money in 2026 due to AI potential. Is it worth considering…

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Should I buy SpaceX shares for my ISA after the IPO on 12 June?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Elon Musk’s Space company, SpaceX, is coming to the stock market in June. Should Edward Sheldon buy shares for his…

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At 379p, is it time to consider taking profits on UK space stock Filtronic?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK space stock Filtronic has risen more than 200% over the last 12 months and now trades at a very…

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Bill Ackman’s FTSE 100 growth fund is making a huge bet on these 2 AI stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman isn’t afraid to make huge bets on individual companies. He’s doing it right now via…

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With £2,000, investors could buy 319 shares in Aviva with its 6.6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares are sporting an attractive dividend yield at the moment. Could a small investment be worth considering for passive…

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Lloyds shares have become the Footsie’s latest AI play

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors have another reason to be excited about the potential for Lloyds shares – the bank may be about to…

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3 exceptional AI stocks to consider buying in the next market pullback

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The next market meltdown could provide an opportunity to buy high-growth AI stocks at more attractive valuations, says Edward Sheldon.

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How much do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to live off dividends?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s not hard to create an income stream. But how much would you need…

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Will AI cause the stock market to crash or surge?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are concerns that AI could crash the stock market. But what if the technology actually led to a powerful…

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£1,000 buys 1,408 shares in this penny stock that’s making a roaring comeback in 2026 due to AI growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock was out of favour for a long time. However, the company has pivoted to AI solutions and…

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After making a fortune on Tesla and SpaceX, Baillie Gifford is aggressively buying this growth stock that’s down 50%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Baillie Gifford identified the potential in Tesla stock early. Now, it’s targeting a little-known growth company that’s a leader in…

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Rolls-Royce shares have gone nowhere in 8 months. Is the rally over?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have lost their momentum recently – over the last eight months they’re flatlined. Can they rally again or…

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Warren Buffett’s company just made a $23bn bet on this Magnificent 7 growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, has been piling into a well-known technology stock in recent months. Is it worth…

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I just bought this high-quality S&P 500 AI stock for my ISA while it’s down 23%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This high-quality S&P 500 AI stock has pulled back in recent weeks. And Edward Sheldon has capitalised on the weakness,…

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Legendary value investor Bill Ackman just bought 5.7m shares in this well-known tech company

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-quality value shares today? One of the world’s best-known value investors has been buying this tech stock.

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Is growth stock Micron a steal on a P/E ratio of 7.3?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Owning growth stock Micron's been very rewarding recently as the share price is up 635% in a year. Could it…

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AMD stock could soar to $500, according to Wall Street analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AMD stock's roughly doubled in price in 2026. And Wall Street analysts expect it to continue charging higher in the…

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I just bought this powerhouse AI stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts are raising their price targets for this AI stock amid high demand for the company’s chips. So, Edward Sheldon…

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How UK investors can gain access to Anthropic via the Nasdaq today (for less than $100)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq company has a massive stake in Anthropic. So its shares now offer a way to gain exposure to…

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Ahead of Q1 earnings, Bank of America just set a jaw-dropping price forecast for Nvidia stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock’s just moved significantly higher in the blink of an eye. And analysts at BoA Research believe the share…

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Is Legal & General the number 1 takeover target on the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 insurer Legal & General has been the subject of takeover talk in recent days. Could there be an…

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3 takeaways from Martin Lewis’s recent show on investing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Martin Lewis is now talking about investing. His research shows that over the last decade, the returns from shares have…

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Scottish Mortgage isn’t the only FTSE investment trust making a big bet on AI infrastructure stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this under-the-radar FTSE investment trust, investors can get exposure to a ton of chip and data centre stocks at…

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While everyone’s piling into AI infrastructure stocks like Micron and SanDisk, consider these out-of-favour Nasdaq 100 names

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s very little interest in these Nasdaq-listed AI stocks right now despite the fact they’re generating impressive growth. Could this…

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