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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

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

If a 50-year-old puts £1,000 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Think it's too late to build a serious pension at 50? Think again. Here's how a focused 15-year strategy could…

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I’m hunting for the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy now. Have I found one?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the FTSE 100 near record highs, genuine bargains are getting harder to find. But one well-known food brand might…

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Having fallen up to 60.9%! Are these dirt cheap bargain UK shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Two popular UK stocks have been absolutely crushed in 2026. But have they fallen far enough to become genuine bargains?…

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Down 30% in 2 weeks! Is ex-penny stock ITM Power now too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a jaw-dropping 222% surge, ITM Power has crashed 30% in a fortnight. Is this a buying opportunity? Or is…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest to build a £100,000 Stock and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The first £100,000 is said to be the hardest to make. But with a Stocks and Shares ISA and the…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help you retire over 10 years early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash sounds terrifying. But for investors who know what to do, it could be the single best…

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How to invest £288 a month in UK shares to target a £4,974 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What if your money worked harder than you do? Here's how a modest monthly investment could unlock a lucrative passive…

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Prediction: in 12 months, 5,000 Barclays shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays' shares have been one of the FTSE 100's standout performers lately. But with the stock up nearly 40% in…

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5 UK dividend shares with 7%+ yields

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK stock market's home to some of the most generous dividend shares on the planet. Here are five currently…

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How to try and turn an empty ISA into a £6,210 second income in the next 3 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Think it takes decades to build meaningful investment income? Here's how a focused strategy could unlock a £6,210 second income…

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How much must I invest in Tesco shares to earn a £1,000 passive income in 2027?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are quietly becoming one of the UK's most popular income picks. But how much money does it take…

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Which will reach £2 first, Lloyds or Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Two of the UK's most popular stocks are both chasing the £2 mark. But which has the better chance of…

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Up 49.2% in 1 year, can the BP share price continue to surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP's profits more than doubled in the first quarter, and the shares have already surged, but can the rally really…

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The BT share price is already up 91.5% in 2 years! Can it hit £3?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares have more than doubled in two years, and analysts are now daring to dream of a £3 price…

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Investing Articles

Will we see a catastrophic stock market crash this year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's near record highs, but one overlooked FTSE 100 giant's still trading well below its peak and analysts…

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Should I buy this dirt cheap stock to start earning passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A beaten-up retailer may be turning the corner, but can this cheap petcare stock really become a serious passive income…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: have we seen the peak?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has already delivered a huge multi-year rally, but investors are now starting to ask whether the…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy 1,004 Lloyds shares for a £36.65 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have surged over the last year, but could the real story now be the growing income stream that…

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Could former penny share Filtronic still be a millionaire-maker at 320p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A tiny UK tech penny share has turned a few thousand pounds into life‑changing wealth. But can its rocket‑fuelled run…

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After rallying almost 20% in 1 month, is it finally time to buy Greggs shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a few years of disappointment, Greggs' shares were finally bouncing back last month. Is this the start of a…

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£5,700 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A red-hot S&P 500 cloud stock has blown past the wider market in 2026, and the latest numbers may explain…

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£3,750 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

An under-the-radar FTSE 250 winner has raced ahead in 2026, vastly outperforming the wider UK stock market and making smart…

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500 shares of this FTSE 100 company unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 currently pays a yield of 3.1%, but plenty of its constituents offer far more generous dividends to…

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Investing Articles

61,207 shares of this high-yield dividend stock pay income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could this FTSE 100 dividend stock really mimic the State Pension? The latest numbers suggest this high-yield name might just…

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£5,000 invested in this red-hot UK growth stock 3 months ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK growth stock's getting a lot of attention at the moment after skyrocketing over 500% in just three months!…

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6.63% yield! This UK REIT’s my top passive income stock for June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A beaten-down REIT can still be a cash machine, and this quietly-expanding commercial landlord's backing rising payouts with real momentum.

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£500 buys 66 shares in this 7.1%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could this income stock be one of the best dividend opportunities on the London Stock Exchange right now? Zaven Boyrazian…

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2 FTSE shares for beginners starting an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Just getting started with an ISA? These two rock solid FTSE shares could form the backbone of a beginner-friendly portfolio…

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Down 43% with a 9% dividend yield – should I buy this stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar biotech group has been hammered, but the dividend yield now sits close to 9%! Could this be a…

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Up 1,042.8% in 5 years! Is this still a top UK stock to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock has done a Rolls-Royce and exploded in the last five years. But is it getting…

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Is a passive global index fund all I need for my SIPP?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A cheap global tracker can do a lot of heavy lifting in a SIPP, but this UK stock has turned…

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3 value stocks under £3 to consider in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the FTSE 100 at record highs, analysts have flagged three UK value stocks trading under £3 that could…

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Down as much as 55.6%, experts expect a massive rebound from these UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is smashing records, but two beaten-up housebuilders have slumped as much as 55.6%. Are these UK shares…

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7 easy Warren Buffett tips to retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett turned decades of simple rules into massive market-beating returns. Here are some of his best tips – and…

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6.8% yields! 2 UK shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hunting for tax-efficient income? These two UK stocks both yield around 6.8% and could help boost a Stocks and Shares…

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Meet the 69p penny stock that’s obliterated Nvidia in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While everyone’s busy chasing Nvidia shares, this tiny 69p UK penny stock has quietly exploded by almost 300% in less…

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5 steps to target a £500 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-yield FTSE 100 stock, along with these five simple steps, could put a £500 monthly passive income within reach…

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Investing Articles

6.3% yield! Could Aviva shares give me passive income for life?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva’s 6.3% yield is backed by rising profits and cash flows… but big institutions aren’t buying. Do the experts know…

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IAG shares have slumped over 10%, but is this a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

IAG shares are wobbling again as war-driven fuel costs soar. But with profits still strong, is the market overreacting? And…

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Down 31% in 3 months with a 9.7% yield, are Taylor Wimpey shares too cheap to ignore?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have been crushed, but its dividend yield is now pushing double digits. Is this a hidden bargain…

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