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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 ā€˜growthā€™, ā€˜qualityā€™, and ā€˜thematicā€™ 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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Two FTSE 250 dividend stocks Iā€™d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon thinks these FTSE 250 stocks could provide an attractive mix of capital gains and dividends in the years…

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Amazon isnā€™t the only Warren Buffett stock Iā€™d buy right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees Amazon stock, which Warren Buffett bought last year, as a buy. But that's not the only Buffett…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Aston Martin shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aston Martin shares are rising on the back of a new technology deal with Mercedes-Benz. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Lloydsā€™ share price has rebounded 50%! Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds Bank shareholder Edward Sheldon is happy that the bank's share price has climbed recently. Now, he's wondering if he…

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BPā€™s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have jumped 24% in the space of a few weeks. Is now the time to buy the FTSE…

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FTSE 100 tracker funds? I think this is a smarter way to invest

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 tracker funds are popular because they offer diversified exposure to the stock market at a low cost. Are…

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BAE Systems shares: why Iā€™d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares are up nearly 20% in the last few weeks. But Edward Sheldon believes the FTSE 100 defence…

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Bill Ackman made $2.7bn in the stock market crash. Hereā€™s the move heā€™s made now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman made one of the greatest trades of all time in the stock market crash, turning…

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Bitcoin is soaring. But Iā€™d rather buy these UK growth stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bitcoin has jumped about 50% in less than two months, but Edward Sheldon says he's not tempted to invest. He'd…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying this FTSE 100 stock. Is that a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown investors appear to be betting that Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will send the share price of this FTSE 100…

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Rolls-Royce shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are down 60% year to date and Hargreaves Lansdown investors are snapping them up. Is that a smart…

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Pfizer vaccine: How Iā€™m investing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine has been described as a ā€˜game-changerā€™ for stocks. Here, Motley Fool writer Edward Sheldon looks at where…

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Pfizer vaccine: would I buy easyJet and IAG shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares surged 35% after news of Pfizer's vaccine broke on Monday. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is a…

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Capital Gains Tax could be increased. Hereā€™s how Iā€™d invest now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A report from the Office for Tax Simplification has recommended a major Capital Gains Tax overhaul. Here's how Edward Sheldon…

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Covid vaccine: two FTSE 100 shares Iā€™d buy NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After news broke that Pfizer has developed a coronavirus vaccine, many FTSE 100 stocks surged. Here are two Footsie stocks…

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I think these are the best FTSE 100 growth stocks right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are piling into growth shares right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what he thinks are the best growth…

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Will Shellā€™s share price ever recover?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is down about 50% year to date due to Covid-19 and the lower demand for oil. Edward…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying NIO stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock is up 900%+ this year and investors are piling in. Edward Sheldon asks: is it worth buying?

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Forget easyJet shares. Hereā€™s where Iā€™m investing right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are getting a lot of attention. Many investors are looking at the stock as a rebound play, but…

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Two ā€˜monsterā€™ growth stocks Iā€™d buy NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some very exciting growth stocks. Here are two fast-growing stocks that Edward Sheldon…

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I believe these Warren Buffett tips could help me build a million pound ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has built up a net worth of $80bn by investing in stocks. Edward Sheldon believes his tips can…

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Blue Whale Growth has just won a best fund award. Should I invest more?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three years, Blue Whale Growth fund has beaten Fundsmith and Lindsell Train Global Equity. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks Iā€™d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time. Here's a look at three stocks Buffett owns that Edward Sheldon,…

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The Gym Groupā€™s share price is still falling. Hereā€™s what Iā€™d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Covid-19 lockdowns have forced UK gyms to close again. What does this mean for The Gym Group shares? Edward Sheldon…

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks Iā€™d buy NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Plenty of FTSE 100 companies are offering very generous dividend yields at the moment. Hereā€™s a look at two dividend…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: is now a good time to invest?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's share price is up about 70% in 2020. Is now a good time to invest? Edward…

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Negative interest rates: two dividend stocks Iā€™ve bought to earn 3%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If we see negative interest rates in the UK, it will become even harder to build wealth. Edward Sheldon is…

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HSBCā€™s share price is climbing. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC's share price fell to 282p in September. Since then, it has jumped 15%. Has the outlook improved? And is…

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Two UK growth stocks Iā€™d buy in November to build long-term wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As we begin November, stock market volatility is high. Edward Sheldon believes this could present some great opportunities to buy…

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Fundsmith: should I invest right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity is one of the most popular funds in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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2 UK shares Iā€™d buy as the FTSE 100 sinks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is struggling. Don't let that put you off investing though, says Edward Sheldon. He's identified two companies…

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BTā€™s share price has bounced. Should I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT's share price is up 6% today. That makes it the best-performing stock in the FTSE 100 index. What's behind…

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Where Iā€™d invest Ā£10k in UK shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in UK shares can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here's a look at where Edward Sheldon…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Boohoo shares. Is that a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has crashed again and Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been snapping up the stock. Is that smart or…

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UK renewable energy stocks: hereā€™s how Iā€™d invest

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy sector has had a great run in 2020 with many UK renewable energy stocks soaring. Here's how…

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What are negative interest rates and how can I protect myself?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England is talking about introducing negative interest rates. This means I could be charged to save money.…

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easyJet, IAG and Cineworld shares: what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have plunged this year, as have those of IAG, and Cineworld. But they're interesting to value hunters. Is…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ says this FTSE 100 stock offers an ā€œincredible opportunityā€. I agree

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Most high-quality FTSE 100 stocks have rebounded since the stock market crash. This stock hasn't. A top UK fund manager…

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Microsoft stock: why Iā€™m buying Fundsmithā€™s top holding for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft is the top holding in Terry Smith's equity fund, Fundsmith. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why he is buying MSFT…

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Avoiding Saga shares was the right move. Hereā€™s what Iā€™d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The last time Edward Sheldon covered Saga shares, he said the best move was to avoid them. That was the…

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