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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

What on earth’s going on with the National Grid share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The National Grid share price has been on fire, but is there still more room for growth? Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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Investing £7,000 in dividend shares unlocks a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in dividend shares? Zaven Boyrazian calculates how much passive income investors can potentially start earning today.

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Down 39.5%, this UK stock offers a 6.52% dividend yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved food processing business is now offering a chunky 6%+ dividend yield as management seeks to fix recent challenges…

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How £500 unlocks £34.05 passive income with this 6.81% yielding stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains the draw of this income stock, with its high yield and cash-generative traits that could make it…

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UK investors are piling into GSK! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why retail investors are rushing to buy this FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant and explores whether now's the…

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This 7.27%-yielding dividend stock is near a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has just spotted a dividend stock promising some big passive income for opportunistic investors. But is it too…

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How to invest £5,000 to target a £400.50 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With many ways to earn a second income, one of my favourite strategies remains dividend shares. So which income stock's…

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After collapsing 93.7%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This luxury carmaker's struggling, but with deliveries ramping up, could a potential comeback make it one of the stocks to…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to earn £12,547.60 in passive income a year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in a SIPP can eventually provide a long-term passive retirement income, potentially even up to £45,430.32. Zaven Boyrazian…

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How you can use Warren Buffett’s golden rules to start building wealth at 50

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett follows five golden rules of investing to achieve market-beating returns that made him a billionaire. Here’s how you…

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How to try and turn £1,000 into £10,000+ with penny stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an under-the-radar penny stock that could be among the most credible high-risk/high-reward opportunities in the UK today.

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Should I buy FTSE 100 shares today, or wait for the next stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think a stock market crash is a fantastic time to buy shares at a discount, but I’m not going…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £1,000 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even more critical for passive income in 2026. But what kind of outlay…

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How to turn £9,000 of savings into a £263.70 passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of collecting interest in the bank, Zaven Boyrazian explores how investors can unlock much more impressive passive income in…

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How I invested my first £1,000 in FTSE shares… and the mistakes I made

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It can be intimidating investing for the very first time. Here, I share my first £1,000 investment and what mistakes…

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How to invest £290 a month in UK shares for an income that aims to beat the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares can offer a lucrative path for investors seeking a retirement income stream that beats the State Pension. Zaven…

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Is now the time to consider buying Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have been on a roll, transforming a £5,000 investment 12 months ago into £8,455 today. But is the…

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Is now the time to consider buying Tesco shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have been a stellar performer over the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue? Or is it…

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What’s wrong with Aviva and its share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up by double-digits over the last 12 months, but could this momentum be about to…

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£5,000 invested in Diageo shares 110 days ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a new turnaround CEO at the helm, Diageo shares could be about to enjoy a recovery rally. But how…

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I’m ignoring gold and hunting FTSE 100 shares to buy as I aim for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With some FTSE large-caps falling, bargain shares to buy have started emerging that might deliver far better returns than gold…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.41% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are almost 30 companies in the FTSE 350 paying a 7%+ dividend yield in April, but which ones are…

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Down 98.5%! Is there any hope for penny share Synthomer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny share has lost almost all its market value in just five years, but is it about to make…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock yielding 10%+ today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for high-yield income stocks that most investors are ignoring and has spotted one 10%-plus-yielding potential…

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No savings in your 40s? Start drip feeding £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to aim for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK shares today could help…

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Should I buy this ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has one of the lowest P/E ratios in the index despite profits and margins surging higher.…

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FTSE 100: how to invest in cheap UK shares to try and double your money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap and high-quality FTSE 100 shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could…

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Experts say these are 3 top UK penny stocks to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Finding the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA can open the door to massive long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’m ignoring buy-to-let in 2026 and buying this REIT for passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs are my favourite tax-efficient way to generate healthy streams of passive income from UK real estate. Here’s one of…

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7.89% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock with its massive 7.89% yield too good to ignore? Or are there hidden risks…

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How to try and turn a £5k ISA into a £1,044.22 yearly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can generate a superb and reliable second income that grows over time. Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and which UK…

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How to invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to target a passive income of £5,439 a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just a few pounds a day in FTSE shares will build over time and could unlock a passive income…

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An unbelievable value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This value stock could generate a massive 169% return over the next 12 months, according to one expert analyst! Is…

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57,584 shares of this high-yield dividend stock pay income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares he needs to buy in this FTSE 100 financial stock to generate enough passive…

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£1,000 invested in Warren Buffett’s portfolio 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has vastly outperformed the stock market over his long investing career. But how much money have investors actually…

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£500 buys 725 shares of this 69p penny stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one under-the-radar defence penny stock that’s smashing Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems!

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Get ready for a potential stock market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The war in the Middle East impacts far more than just oil & gas prices. Zaven Boyrazian explores the potential…

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After 10 years, investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Stocks and Shares ISAs can help even the average person aim to build impressive wealth…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how to aim for £540.40 in passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down a simple investing strategy that could unlock a passive income of anywhere between £207 and £1,057...…

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Prediction: by December, £5,000 invested in UK shares will be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down three different price forecasts for UK shares and explains which sectors of the stock market analysts…

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