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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a freelance investment writer/analyst who has clients all over the world. Prior to launching his own investment writing business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management, both in the UK and in Australia. Edward is a passionate investor himself and manages his own global equity portfolio. This contains a mix of large-cap growth stocks, large-cap dividend stocks, and small-cap growth stocks. His stock-picking strategy combines ‘growth’, ‘quality’, and ‘thematic’ approaches. Edward holds a Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, as well as the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification. You can find him on Twitter @EdwardSheldon7

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Cineworld share price just jumped 200%+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Cineworld share price just rose from around 2.4p to near 9p in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy abrdn shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 9%. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his investment…

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Elon Musk says Tesla can be bigger than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined. Should I invest?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Elon Musk believes Tesla's market-cap will increase significantly from here. Edward Sheldon is wondering if he should invest in the…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares pay a big dividend. But overall, they haven't been a good investment over the last 12 months…

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Woodbois shares are cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which trade for less than 3p, have been getting a lot of attention from UK investors recently. Are…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 56% in 2022 and I’m thinking about buying it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has tanked in 2022. He sees the potential for a substantial rebound…

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Savings accounts now pay 2%. Yet with dividend stocks, I can more than double that

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's investing in dividend stocks to pick up higher yields than savings accounts offer.

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7% yield? Here’s the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for 2022/2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK tobacco stocks have been cash cows in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the Imperial Brands dividend forecasts…

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Why Naked Wines’ share price jumped 29% yesterday

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Naked Wines' share price just saw a massive spike. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on at the subscription wine…

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NIO stock has fallen to $11. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has tanked in 2022 and is currently trading at levels last seen in mid-2020. Is this a great…

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Fevertree shares are down 65% this year. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fevertree shares have tanked in 2022. Yet the company continues to grow. Is this a good buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy Apple stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple stock has fallen nearly 20% since mid-August. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a buying opportunity.

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Can Rolls-Royce shares recover in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have taken a big hit this year, falling around 40%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether they can…

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3 reasons I’d buy Tesco shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have experienced a significant pullback in recent months and Edward Sheldon likes the risk/reward proposition at current levels.

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Argo Blockchain shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of Argo Blockchain shares over the last year. If he'd invested 12 months ago…

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Should I buy International Distribution Services (Royal Mail) shares while they’re under 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

What used to known as Royal Mail shares have tanked recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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10%+ yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have tanked in 2022 and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy…

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Should I buy easyJet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are currently trading for just over 300p after starting the year near 600p. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd…

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Here’s the BHP dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This mining giant has paid out some huge dividends recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the BHP Group dividend forecast…

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Meta stock is 67% off its highs. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has experienced an extraordinary collapse in 2022. Is this an amazing buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Should I buy IAG shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares have fallen to near £1 in 2022 on the back of disruption across the airline industry. Edward Sheldon…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the last five years. Has a tracker fund…

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A stock market recovery may be a while off. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Given the high level of economic uncertainty we face, Edward Sheldon believes a stock market recovery is unlikely in the…

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Should I buy Darktrace shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares are currently around 70% off their highs. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether he should buy the cybersecurity stock…

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Should I buy ITV shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have fallen recently and are currently trading below 60p. Is this a bargain, or a value trap? Edward…

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7% yield? Here’s the Sainsbury’s dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines the Sainsbury's dividend forecast for the years ahead. He also discusses whether he'd buy the stock today.

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Why investors are piling into dividend stocks in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors all over the world have been moving their money out of growth shares and into dividend stocks this year.…

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This UK growth stock is 48% off its highs. I plan to buy more

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a UK growth stock that looks very cheap right now. Given that management has 'skin in the…

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ITM Power shares have crashed. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power shares have fallen about 70% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this fall has presented…

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7.7% yield! Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares have fallen recently and now offer a massive dividend yield. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a…

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Netflix shares are rising again. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix shares have risen about 40% since mid-July. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for his…

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Tesla stock is down 40% from its highs. Should I buy it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has come down a long way in 2022. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether it's finally time to invest…

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Here’s the British American Tobacco dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the British American Tobacco dividend forecast for this year and next. Is the tobacco company set…

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This high-quality UK stock’s price has been cut in half. I’ll be buying more of it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at a UK stock that has tanked in 2022. He sees a buying opportunity after…

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Is now a good time to invest in stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many major indexes are down significantly in 2022. So is today a good time to invest in stocks and shares?…

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Here’s where I’m seeing value in the FTSE 100 right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been going through the FTSE 100 index looking for value. Here are three beaten-up shares he thinks…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Legal & General shares. Is this a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors piled into Legal & General shares last week. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should follow the…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which cost just 4p, are popular right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his…

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Should I snap up Tesco shares while they’re near 200p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have fallen recently and now offer a yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Fundsmith Equity 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the Fundsmith Equity fund over the last five years. Has it been a…

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