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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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The gold price is soaring. So are FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 gold stocks a good bet?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The gold price just rose above $1,400 for the first time since 2013. Is now the time to buy FTSE…

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You can retire with a million in your ISA. Here’s how…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think it's impossible to build a one million pound ISA? Think again.

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Hargreaves Lansdown just removed Nick Train’s two blockbuster funds from its Wealth 50. What’s going on?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a shock development, Hargreaves Lansdown LON: HL) has taken the Lindsell Train Global Equity and UK Equity funds out…

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What are FTSE 100 tracker funds and are they a good investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to learn more about FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker funds and how they work? Here's everything you need to…

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FTSE 100 stock Hargreaves Lansdown crashed in June. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL) fell sharply in June on the back of the suspension…

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock and a small-cap growth stock I’ve just bought for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two stocks he bought for his own portfolio in June, including a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend…

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Here are two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deciding where to invest your money in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) today is quite challenging. But Edward Sheldon has…

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Invested with Neil Woodford? You could wait a while to get your money back

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Today marks 28 days since the Woodford Equity Income fund was suspended. However, it could be suspended for a while…

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Have £100 to save this payday? Here are 3 smart financial moves you could make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have a little extra money left over this month and wondering what to do with it? Here are three ideas…

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2 top dividend investment trusts that I think retirees will love

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for income in retirement? These dividend-focused investment trusts could be the answer, says Edward Sheldon.

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3 ways in which I’ve grown my savings in 2019 (and you can too)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Low savings account rates make growing your wealth more challenging. But there are definitely things you can do to get…

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Here’s my simple 3-step plan to build a £1 million ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the right strategy, a £1m ISA is certainly achievable, even if you're not on a high salary.

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3 easy ways to save more money in 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Struggling to save money right now? These three strategies could help you save more.

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I’ve just screened the FTSE 100 for Warren Buffett-type stocks and this is what I found

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett tends to go for 'high-quality' companies. Are there any such companies in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)?

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Tempted by the BT share price? I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT Group - CLASS A Common Stock (LON:BT.A) shares look cheap, but could be a trap warns Edward Sheldon. He's…

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Have £5,000 to invest today? I’d buy these FTSE 100 growth stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the current environment can be daunting, but looking past the short-term noise, there are still attractive opportunities in…

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Kier shares are tanking. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) shares fell 36% on Friday and are down 12% today. What's going on?

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Want an easy way to make money? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thousands of people all across the UK are using this simple strategy to make a little extra cash.

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These 3 FTSE 100 ‘value’ stocks have 50% upside, according to city broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Mirabaud Securities recently put together a list of European value stocks that could offer 50% upside. Here are three FTSE…

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This one thing could destroy your retirement dreams

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Putting money into a savings account for retirement? That's a dangerous strategy, warns Edward Sheldon.

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Can Neil Woodford ever recover from the fund suspension scandal?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford's reputation is in tatters after his fund was recently suspended. Can he ever recover from this?

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Looking for a new fund after the Woodford suspension? Here are 3 top funds I’d consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for an alternative to the Woodford Equity Income fund? I'd check out these three, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget Tesco shares. I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 4.5%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares offer little appeal now, says Edward Sheldon. But he does like the look of this…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks: how I’ve picked up 12 cheques in six weeks for doing nothing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks is an extremely easy way to build up your wealth, says Edward…

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FTSE 100 investing: are you making this key mistake?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks? Be careful not to make this mistake as it could hurt your returns.

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State Pension shock: nearly 40% of pensioners are receiving less than £150 per week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think all retirees are picking up the full State Pension payout every week? Think again.

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A £1 million ISA: can the average person achieve it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think a £1 million ISA is out of reach? Think again, says Edward Sheldon.

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The Neil Woodford suspension scandal: don’t say you weren’t warned

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the suspension of Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has come as a shock to many investors, there were warning…

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Tesco and Sainsbury’s shares: why I’m still not touching them

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) shares appear to offer value. But they could be risky…

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Two FTSE 100-beating dividend stocks I think could be takeover targets

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two 'sustainable investing' stocks are smashing the returns from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) right now and Edward Sheldon…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could be impacted by the Neil Woodford news

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors in Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund are not the only ones who will be impacted by the fund's suspension.…

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Neil Woodford suspension shock: what does this mean for investors?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford has just announced that dealing on his Equity Income fund is suspended. So what should investors do now?

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in a 5% dividend yield? I'd check out these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Saga shares? I’d rather buy these FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga plc (LON: SAGA) shares have just fallen another 30%. Edward Sheldon says he'd still steer clear and instead focus…

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The State Pension is peanuts. Here are 3 easy ways to boost your retirement income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The State Pension is just £168.60 per week. Could you live on that little?

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands: could this be the future?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) have taken a beating over the…

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Vodafone and Royal Mail just cut their dividends. Could Lloyds Bank and BT be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies have cut their dividends. Could Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and BT Group…

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Are Premium Bonds the easiest way to get rich and retire early?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Premium Bonds winning numbers for June will be announced today. But are they a smart investment?

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Have all your savings in a Cash ISA? That could be a terrible mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cash ISA investors think their money's safe. But their savings may actually be losing value over time, says Edward Sheldon.

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Invested in the FTSE 100? Be prepared for low returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have the bulk of your retirement savings in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks? That could be a dangerous strategy, says…

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