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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

A 4.9% dividend yield and a P/E ratio of 12: should I consider buying this dirt-cheap stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a new CEO and a no-nonsense turnaround plan, this dirt cheap stock could soon deliver an explosive comeback. Zaven…

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£5,000 invested in penny share ProCook 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ProCook shares have been battered since its IPO almost five years ago, but after reporting profits, is this penny share…

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Tesco vs Lloyds shares: which FTSE 100 stock is dominating in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco and Lloyds shares are two of Britain's most popular investments, but which one is actually delivering for investors in…

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SpaceX vs Rolls-Royce shares: which have made the most money since June?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

SpaceX had the biggest IPO in history. But Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers and finds a FTSE 100 veteran may…

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Up 10.6% in 6 months, where’s the S&P 500 going throughout the rest of 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can the S&P 500 continue to thrive throughout the rest of 2026? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the latest forecasts from industry…

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At a near-decade low, is this ridiculously-cheap FTSE 250 stock a Buy in July?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock continues to dominate its industry, but the market's pricing it as if it's already failed. Is…

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The 10th-largest stock in the FTSE 100 in July 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After leaping over 200% in the last five years, this leading British bank is now the 10th-largest stock in the…

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Buying 7,673 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could match the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers to show how much he needs to hold in one top dividend stock to generate…

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2 FTSE shares I’m poised to pounce on

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has two FTSE shares firmly in his sights right now. One's already in his portfolio. The other could…

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6.5% yield! Is the third-largest dividend on the FTSE 100 one to consider snapping up today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK’s flagship index is filled with fabulous dividend shares with impressive yields, but is one in particular worth buying…

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2 UK growth stocks I’ve bought over Rolls-Royce

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce has had a stunning run, but two other UK engineering stocks could deliver far more from here. Here's why…

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Want to make money while sleeping? This income stock has a 7.7% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian delves deeper into this top income stock with a juicy 7%+ yield and an excellent dividend track record.…

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How I invested £15k in my SIPP for the next 30 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £15,000 windfall and 30 years until retirement, here's the defensive income strategy I chose and the stock I've backed…

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After crashing 15% in 1 day, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of the FTSE 100's most celebrated compounders crashed 15% in a single day. But here's why Zaven Boyrazian's now…

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£5,000 invested in Warren Buffett’s portfolio 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has beaten the S&P 500 over the last five years. But with the billionaire still backing one stock…

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£5,000 invested in a REIT today could provide a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Interest rates have left REITs deeply out of favour. But for patient income investors, 2026 could be a rare opportunity…

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Here’s why Greggs could be one of the UK’s best value stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with UK shares at a record high, some FTSE 250 value stocks are being left behind. Could Greggs be…

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Here are 5 UK shares with 5%+ dividend yields in July

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the UK stock market at record highs, there are still plenty of tasty 5%+ dividend yield opportunities to…

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Up 715%! 1 UK penny stock I’m watching like a hawk

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This explosive penny stock just transformed £1,000 into over £8,000 in just 12 months! But is it getting ready to…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is already up 21.1% this year. Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights the investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA that are boosting his returns in 2026 to double-digit…

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In 1 year, £5,000 invested in the stock market could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock-pickers could turn £5,000 into £7,100 by July 2027. Here's the FTSE 250 growth stock at the top of my…

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By July 2027, £20,000 in an ISA could generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right strategy, a £20,000 ISA could grow to £27,000 by this time next year while generating over £800…

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How to invest £500 in penny shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One penny share has just delivered a 748.5% return in 12 months. Here's a strategy that could help investors find…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hunting for the best dividend shares? This savings and investment giant could be one of the most overlooked passive income…

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Here’s how much a simple FTSE 250 tracker fund has returned over the last 5 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250's barely budged in five years. But some stock-pickers are still sitting on enormous gains, and this niche…

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Here’s how much a basic FTSE 100 tracker fund has returned over the last 5 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's delivered a solid 76.6% total return since 2021. But a handful of stocks have done far better……

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After a 25.9% gain in 2025, here’s how I’m investing my SIPP in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian’s saving for retirement with a SIPP and a simple, elegant stock-picking strategy. Here's how he's investing in 2026…

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£5,000 buys 4,672 shares in this 7.99%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved income stock’s down almost 60% in a year! But with a dividend yield now sitting at almost 8%,…

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With a 10.9% yield, is this dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a 10.9% dividend yield on offer, this FTSE 250 stock looks like a screaming income opportunity. But is it…

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I’m looking for the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy in July. Have I found them?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best stocks to buy this month? Even with the FTSE 100 at record highs, two blue-chip value…

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How to invest £450 a month in UK shares for a second income that aims to beat the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The State Pension pays £12,547 a year. Here's how investing just £450 a month in UK shares could unlock a…

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With no money in the bank, investors can use the Warren Buffett method to start building 6-figure wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's spent six decades quietly compounding wealth at 19.9% a year. Here's his winning formula, and how investors can…

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After crashing 25.8% in a week, is this one of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this British enterprise surged almost 300% earlier this year. So why have they suddenly started crashing? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Meet the 61p penny stock that’s crushing Rolls-Royce right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 61p penny stock has just left Rolls-Royce in the dust. Zaven Boyrazian explains what's going on… and whether it's…

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As stock markets wobble, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As stock market jitters return, Warren Buffett's tried-and-tested playbook could be pointing investors towards a surprisingly familiar opportunity.

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£7,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 6 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have enjoyed phenomenal returns since July 2020, and some have even turned £7,000 into six…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £5,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for big passive income opportunities in the FTSE 100. Is this retirement specialist one of the most generous…

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How many Barclays shares do I need to buy to get a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are Barclays' shares a good passive income investment in 2026? Zaven Boyrazian explores the bank's latest results and dividend-paying potential.

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At £1, is now still a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best value shares in the FTSE 100 right now. Could this British banking giant be quietly…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the S&P 500 will rise to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best growth opportunities in the US stock market right now. Could the S&P 500 be about…

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