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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

Here are the latest price forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories, but can the momentum continue? Here's what the experts…

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Diageo shares are up 10% in 2 months! Has the recovery rally started?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are climbing under new CEO Sir Dave Lewis. The man who saved Tesco is now targeting spirits, but…

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If at 40-years-old you put £500 a month into S&P 500 shares, here’s what you could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Using the S&P 500, here's what £500 a month could grow into by retirement, and the US stock that blows…

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£503 buys 14 shares in this FTSE 250 stock that returned 23.9% annually for the last 15 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock's averaged a huge return for 15 years. At today's price, £503 buys 14 shares. But with…

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£1,000 buys 25 shares in this FTSE 100 stock that’s returned 29.2% annually for the last 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining stock's returned close to 30% a year for a decade. At 3,995p, £1,000 buys 25 shares…

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Down 47%, is this growth stock finally worth buying in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a £288m order book and a hidden pipeline of defence and nuclear contracts, is this growth stock now too…

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2 REITs yielding 7%+ to consider for passive income in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A REIT backed by the NHS and another backed by Tesco and Sainsbury's with both yielding 7%+. Here's why I'm…

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Just 97 shares of this UK dividend stock generate £238 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 5.7% yield, £238 in passive income from just 97 shares, and one of the most divisive dividend stocks on…

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£10,000 in an ISA generates a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some of the world's most generous dividends. But how big a second income…

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Expert recommendations: 2 top income stocks yielding 7%+!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With yields of 7.2% and 7.8% respectively, these two income stocks are catching the eyes of institutional analysts. Should investors…

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3 top income-focused stocks to buy in May 2026, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for a stock to buy for income in May 2026? Experts have flagged these three UK dividend shares as…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 1 January is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA invested in the FTSE 100 on 1 January is already up. But some investors have…

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Here’s how to target retiring as a millionaire on a £60k SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £60k SIPP might feel modest, but it could grow into £1m without adding another penny. Here's one strategy that…

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How much do you need in an ISA to match the £12,547 State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The State Pension pays just £12,547 a year. Here's how big an ISA needs to be to match it, and…

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3 FTSE shares experts think will lead the next bull market charge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 63% of all analyst ratings on FTSE shares are currently set to Buy. Here are three stocks the experts…

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Expert picks: 2 top value stocks to buy and hold until 2036?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks are near record highs, but these two value stocks are still trading at significant discounts. That's why experts believe…

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How much do you need to put into the stock market to quit work for a life of passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the stock market really replace your salary? Here's how much money you'll need, and one quality FTSE 100 compounder…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice when stocks are at record highs

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks are near all-time highs, and nerves are rising. Here's what Warren Buffett recommends doing, and the quality stock that…

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Is penny stock Helium One a cheap buy at under 1p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock trades at just 0.6p. But could it be sitting on one of the most exciting helium opportunities…

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How to invest £150 a month in shares to target a £7,660 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a small sum regularly in quality UK shares can generate a solid passive income in the long run. Zaven…

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Here’s how this REIT is supercharging my passive income stream!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his favourite REIT that's already boosting his passive income with a 6.5% dividend yield that continues to…

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£2,934 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have been seriously outperforming over the last 12 months, but could there be even more growth to come?…

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Here’s how 44,248 shares of this UK dividend stock generate a £10,000 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at one of the highest yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 250 and explains…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to double my money?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks past the current market turbulence and spots one beaten-down FTSE stock that could double... under the right…

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have delivered explosive gains in recent years, but could the bank stock climb even higher in 2026? Zaven…

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How on earth have Greggs shares fallen 49%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As Britain’s biggest and favourite bakery chain, how did Greggs' shares fall so far from grace? And could the FTSE…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are still on fire climbing another 50% since April 2025, but could the FTSE 100 engineering giant double…

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Should investors buy 7,485 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores what might be the most generous passive income opportunity for investors in the entire FTSE 100. Is…

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£500 could buy me 603 shares in this 10.8% yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian dives into an unloved income stock offering a massive yield that's still growing.…

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After tanking 46.5%, this FTSE 250 stock offers me an 8.1% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling student landlord has suffered significant setbacks recently, but it now has one of the highest dividend yields in…

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At 228%, the Warren Buffett indicator says the stock market is strongly overvalued. Should I be worried?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s stock market indicator has reached alarmingly high levels this year. Here’s what it could mean for UK investors…

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With £9,633.30 to invest, are these the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With all the market uncertainty, companies in defensive industries could be among the best stocks to buy today. And here…

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Is the stock market on the verge of a total meltdown?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Bank of England has issued a stark warning of a potential stock market crash, yet this quality FTSE 100…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £2,641 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for UK shares to buy in a SIPP for a decent retirement lifestyle? Zaven Boyrazian explores a stock that’s…

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These FTSE shares have crashed hard. What now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors who bought these FTSE shares have been hit with some painful losses so far, but has this just created…

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Here’s 1 dirt cheap value stock paying BIG dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In my endless hunt for discounted value stocks, I found a business paying huge dividends with explosive 5x revenue growth…

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Stacks of coins
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1 penny stock under 3p for me to snap up right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks can generate some of the most explosive returns in the market and this sub-3p share in a key…

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How to make passive income in 2026 with only £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Deploying this easy passive income strategy could help establish a sizeable passive income, even if you only have a small…

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A second income of £1,00 a month for just £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 financial stock pays the biggest yield in the entire index! Could drip feeding just £5 a day…

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No pension at 50? Here’s how to target a £500k retirement pot

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target a sizeable pension pot even when starting from scratch at the age of 50.…

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