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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

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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£5,000 invested in Marks & Spencer shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Marks & Spencer shares have pulled off one of the great retail comebacks of recent years, but after a stunning…

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At a 5-year high, how much higher can BT shares climb?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares have jumped another 36% over the past year reaching a new five-year high, but is it too late…

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After jumping 29.7% in 12 months, what’s next for Barclays shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares have had a strong run over the last year, but with interest rates expected to eventually trend downwards,…

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Greggs shares just jumped 10.6%! Could it go on a (sausage) roll?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs has just sparked a fresh rally, but after a painful 2025, some investors are asking whether this bounce is…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares are down almost 10% in 1 month! Is the rally over?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After an explosive 2025, Lloyds' shares have stumbled in 2026. But is this just profit-taking, or could the British banking…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: in 1 year, £1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have soared, but with analysts still backing further gains, could this FTSE 100 turnaround story have more fuel…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £500 invested in this penny share could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny share's already skyrocketed over 160% over the last two years… but one institutional analyst thinks it could climb…

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Investing Articles

This 7% dividend yield FTSE 100 stock’s at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are 31 FTSE 350 stocks yielding 7% or more, but one FTSE 100 housebuilder sits at a 52-week low.…

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2 beaten-down UK shares to buy in an ISA before they recover?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even near-record highs, some UK shares are still lagging badly. But could these two beaten-down names already be starting their…

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Prediction: by 2030, £5,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Bank of America all disagree on where the S&P 500 will be towards 2030. Here's…

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Investing Articles

Should I invest in the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has underwhelmed investors over the last five years, but some of its stocks have nonetheless massively outperformed!…

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£1,000 invested in the FTSE 100 in May 2021 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has delivered a 76.8% return in five years. That's impressive, until you see what this telecoms giant…

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Investing Articles

How big does an ISA need to be to replace the State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The State Pension pays £12,547.60 a year. But with the right ISA strategy, a 40-year-old could match it and potentially…

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Investing Articles

Why I like buying REITs for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Private landlords are squeezed by tax hikes and red tape. But REIT investors can earn rental income tax-free in an…

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Investing Articles

1,892 shares of this UK dividend stock earn me £175+ in monthly passive income. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After nearly 35 years of rising dividends, buying 1,892 shares of this FTSE chemicals giant is enough to unlock a…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index investors need £274k to earn a £700 second income each month. But with the right dividend stocks, they could…

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Investing Articles

£500 buys 729 shares in this 7.3%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Card Factory's 7.3% yield looks mouth-watering. But with margins squeezed and consumers cautious, is this income stock a hidden gem…

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32% of my SIPP is invested in these 3 magnificent UK stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm building a dividend growth machine inside my SIPP, and these three top-notch UK stocks now make up a third…

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Investing Articles

Is this dirt-cheap FTSE gaming giant a top stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Playtech shares are near a 13-year low. But is this FTSE gaming giant a hidden gem or a value trap?…

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Investing Articles

Down 87.9% in 5 years, is this growth stock finally worth buying in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nio shares are up 50% in 12 months but still down 87.9% from their peak. Is this beaten-down growth stock…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £250 a month in FTSE shares to target a £10,000 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

£250 a month in FTSE shares could unlock a £10,000 passive income in the long run. But this stock could…

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Expert picks: 2 UK value stocks to buy in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the stock market near record highs, there are still plenty of value stocks to capitalise on. Here are…

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How to use Warren Buffett’s method to try and turn £1,000 into £10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's investing method made him a billionaire. Here's how investors can use the same strategy to try and grow…

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Is ex-penny stock ITM Power one of the best growth investments in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks rarely survive the hype cycle. But ITM Power's up 270% in 12 months! And this time, the surge…

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Investing Articles

If a 45 year-old puts £750 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA and 23 years of consistency could build a £591k nest egg. But the right stock…

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‘The Big Short’ says a stock market crash is near

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Michael Burry predicted the 2008 crash. Now he's warning the stock market looks like 1999. Should investors be worried? Or…

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Here’s how a £5k ISA could generate £107.22 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right stocks, a £5k ISA could unlock over £100 in monthly passive income. Here's one FTSE giant that's…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income does £10,000 of Legal & General shares make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With Legal & General shares offering a yield north of 8%, how much passive income will I earn if I…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I need to earn a £100 monthly income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares are offering one of the most generous dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Here's exactly how many you'd…

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Investing Articles

Up 60.4% in 12 months, are Vodafone shares about to be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are up over 60% in 12 months from near-30-year lows. Could this be the start of a multi-year…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 invested in easyJet shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet shares have lost more than half their value in five years. But with the airline stock now near multi-year…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are up over 20% in the last 12 months, but can they continue to climb? Here are the…

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Investing Articles

3 penny shares tipped to surge in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These penny shares have analyst targets suggesting up to 188% price rise potential in 2026. But are such explosive opportunities…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £10,000 to aim for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 7% dividend yield sounds incredible, but as Pets at Home investors have just discovered, high yields can be deceptive.…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £65,974 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 a month in UK shares could unlock far more than an index fund. Here's how one FTSE stock…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares: a once-in-a-half-decade chance to snap up this FTSE 250 darling?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs' shares haven't traded this low since November 2020. With a performance recovery emerging, is this a rare chance to…

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At 95p, is it still a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares soared 82% in 2025 but have since pulled back. With the stock trading near 95p, is this a…

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