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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

Is the Diageo share price about to pull a Rolls-Royce?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are striking share price similarities between Rolls-Royce of a few years ago and Diageo today. Is the drinks giant…

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By 2027, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last 12 months, the BAE share price has actually been quite flat, but can the FTSE 100 stock…

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Should I buy BP shares in July or am I too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP shares are up almost 30% over the last year amid soaring oil & gas prices. So should I buy…

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At 112p, are Lloyds shares still a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With Lloyds' shares now trading above 100p for the first time in almost two decades, can the FTSE 100 banking…

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How you can invest £1,000 in UK dividend shares and start generating passive income right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can use dividend shares to instantly unlock a passive income in July, even with only…

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1 cheap stock to start generating passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a dividend yield of 5.1% and a forward P/E of 13.5, I've already snapped up shares in this dirt-cheap…

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At 8.6p, could penny share Kromek Group be a millionaire-maker?             

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Kromek share price has already surged 60% in the last 12 months, but could this be just the tip…

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Down 30% in 1 month! Is the SpaceX share price starting to implode?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The SpaceX share price has crashed nearly 40% from its peak in just a few weeks, but is this a…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a bear market in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500's been on fire so far this year, but can the gravy train continue? Or is it all…

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Up 140%+! Should I buy these rising FTSE 250 stocks today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 250 stocks have quietly exploded since the start of 2026, but could they be on the verge of…

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Are there any good space stocks in the UK’s FTSE 100 index?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 isn't known for its space tech prowess. But there are actually some decent space stocks in the…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how to unlock up to a £6,600 second income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with UK shares at an all-time high, there are still magnificent yields on offer that can instantly unlock an…

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Rolls-Royce has been one of the best FTSE shares to buy for years! Here’s another…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

No prizes for guessing which FTSE company has smashed the market in the last few years. But very little fuss…

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Does a 7.9% dividend yield make Ashmore shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ashmore shares are now paying a staggering 7.9% dividend yield – one of the highest in the FTSE 250! But…

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Could Kodal Minerals be a millionaire-maker growth stock at 0.29p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Trading for less than a penny, Kodal Minerals has just achieved what most young mining businesses can only dream of.…

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£10,000 buys 11,765 shares in this 9.4% yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a large lump sum? Here's one potentially lucrative FTSE 250 income stock offering a substantial dividend yield that keeps…

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3 steps to try and get richer, retire early, and beat the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights an overlooked FTSE 100 compounder that could help investors beat the UK State Pension and enjoy a…

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Taylor Wimpey shares are down 31% in 5 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian investigates whether the brutal sell-off in Taylor Wimpey shares has gone too far and if investors should be…

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How to position your SIPP for the AI revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Artificial intelligence is already starting to transform almost every sector, but for long-term SIPP investors, we've barely scratched the surface.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold $200bn of stocks! Is a crash coming?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's spent years selling close to $200bn of US stocks, and Greg Abel has continued this trend. Should I…

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Is a £500k Stocks and Shares ISA enough to retire in style?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is a £500k ISA really enough to retire comfortably? Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers and explores one FTSE 100 giant…

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7.4% yield! Is this a top REIT to buy for a lifetime of passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m searching for amazing ways to boost my passive income in 2026 and beyond. Here’s a REIT I’m considering for…

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Expert tips: here are their best British value stocks to buy in July

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the latest Buy recommendations from institutional investors for the best UK value stocks to consider in…

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How to start turning £250 a month in UK shares into a potential £25,988 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares is an excellent way to unlock a second income. And even with £250 a month, it's…

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A surging ex-penny stock to buy for the SpaceX revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This little-known ex-penny stock's secretly become one of the best-performing UK shares over the last five years, thanks to the…

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market will crash in 2026. It said…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Bearish investors are warning of a stock market crash in 2026, and even ChatGPT has started to chime in. Should…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target £2,000 in passive income a month by leveraging the power of high yields and…

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By July 2027, Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a painful few years, Diageo shares are quietly recovering. Zaven Boyrazian calculates how much investors could make if the…

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How many Aviva shares would I need for a £5,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many of us invest for a juicy, reliable, and growing dividend income, but can Aviva shares deliver? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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Near 5-year highs, here’s what the experts say about the BT share price

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is near half-decade highs, but with institutional analysts split on whether now's the time to Buy…

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The Tesco share price has doubled in 5 years! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price has already turned £5,000 into £9,890 since July 2021, but can the retail giant continue to…

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Forecast: in 1 year, £5k invested in Barclays shares could grow to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays' shares are already up 53% in a year, and could continue to climb even higher in 2026 if these…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest £1,000 in Greggs shares 3 years ago

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs' shares have lost more than 30% in three years. But could the worst be over at last? And what…

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Down 90%! Is there any hope for the Ocado share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ocado share price has lost 90% in five years! Could the new Asda deal save the business? Or is…

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3 dividend shares with 10%+ yields in July 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Yields above 10% sound almost too good to be true. But are these three dividend shares a rare and genuine…

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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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