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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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GSK vs Unilever: which dividend stock should I buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever are two popular UK dividend stocks. But is one a better buy for Edward Sheldon's portfolio than…

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Lloyds’ share price: here’s what concerns me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Lloyds' share price can keep rising in the short term. However, there are some risks he is…

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Calnex Solutions: I just bought this UK 5G stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for Calnex Solutions (LON: CLX). He has bought this exciting UK 5G stock…

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Should I buy NIO stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has had an incredible run over the last year, rising about 1,350%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a rally late in 2020, the Rolls-Royce share price has fallen again. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at why. He…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in February

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is home to some top dividend stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon highlight two dividend-payers he likes the look…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d buy in February

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two British growth stocks benefiting from the rapid expansion of the UK's online shopping industry.

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Cineworld’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld's share price has risen about 160% in just three months. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why and looks at whether…

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Should I buy GameStop and AMC stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings are up 790% and 570% respectively since 20 January. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's…

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7 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today for a 4%+ passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how it's possible to earn passive income of 4%, or higher, with a portfolio of UK dividend…

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2 Nick Train stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train's UK Equity fund has smashed the market since its launch in 2006. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two…

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I see signs of a stock market bubble. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Edward Sheldon believes that parts of the stock market are in a bubble. Here's what he is doing…

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5 takeaways from Fundsmith’s 2020 annual letter

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith Equity beat the FTSE 100 index by about 30%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some takeaways from…

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How I’m picking stocks for the long term in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When picking stocks for the long term, there are many approaches investors can take. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses his own…

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3 investment trusts I’d buy over Scottish Mortgage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon holds Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in high regard. However, he believes other growth trusts are safer investments right…

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2 FTSE 250 growth shares I’d buy TODAY

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 is home to some great growth stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares in the index he…

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3 AIM growth stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market can be a great place to look for growth stocks. Here are three AIM stars…

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3 UK shares I’d avoid because hedge funds expect them to fall

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK shares hedge funds and institutions are betting heavily against. He sees these stocks as risky.

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BP shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Here’s what I’m doing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are snapping up BP shares, expecting the price to rebound. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case.

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is owned by 2 of the UK’s best money managers. I’d buy it today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE 100 stock that's owned by both Terry Smith and Nick Train – two of the…

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3 UK tech stocks I’d buy today for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three exciting UK technology stocks he believes have a lot of potential in today's increasingly digital world.

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I was wrong about the Royal Mail share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's share price has surged more than 110% over the last six months. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his view…

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IAG and easyJet shares: should I buy for 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG and easyJet shares have risen since November and UK investors are buying. Edward Sheldon looks at whether that's a…

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Witan Investment Trust: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into the Witan Investment Trust recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for…

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Tesco shares: should I buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco posted a strong trading update yesterday. However, Edward Sheldon isn't going to buy its shares. Here are five reasons…

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Lloyds’ share price: 3 reasons why I think it could rise in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price has risen from 28p to 36p since the start of November. Edward Sheldon believes the bank stock…

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UK stocks: this is one of my best ‘buy’ ideas for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon thinks this under-the-radar UK stock has the potential to deliver big gains as the economy recovers from the…

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3 UK value stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Value stocks are tipped to make a comeback in 2021 as the global economy recovers from last year's downturn. Here…

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Tesla’s share price: 3 things I think UK investors should know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla's share price is having an amazing run. This year, it's already up over 20%. Here are three things UK…

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Argo Blockchain shares: should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Argo Blockchain was the most bought stock on Hargreaves Lansdown. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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FTSE 100 tracker funds: why I won’t be buying one in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While Edward Sheldon believes that UK shares could do well in 2021, he isn't going to invest in a FTSE…

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I think these UK shares could deliver big gains in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK shares have underperformed in recent years. Now that sentiment towards the UK market is improving, Ed Sheldon believes…

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Investing: 5 key lessons from 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2020 was a year like no other. Some stocks tanked while others outperformed. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at five key…

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GSK’s share price has fallen. I’d buy the stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GSK's share price has fallen from near 1,800p to around 1,400p over the last year. Edward Sheldon believes it offers…

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3 ‘ARK Invest’ stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ARK Invest ETFs have delivered huge returns for investors recently. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ARK stocks he'd buy for…

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The FTSE 100 index: here are 3 of my predictions for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2021 looks set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three lead index predictions…

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Two FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy for 2021 to boost my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 growth stocks he believes have the potential to deliver strong gains for investors in…

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3 UK dividend stocks I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK dividend stocks he likes for 2021. He believes these shares have the potential to be…

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3 reasons I think we could see a stock market crash in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks are expected to perform well in 2021. However, Edward Sheldon believes we can't rule out another stock market crash.

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5 investment trusts I’d buy for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment trusts can be a great way to invest in the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at five of…

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