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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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Should I buy Argo Blockchain shares right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Argo Blockchain shares have fallen out of favour with investors and the share price has slumped. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois is one of the hottest shares on the London Stock Exchange right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he…

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Should I buy S4 Capital shares now that results have been published?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has taken a hit on the back of delays to its full-year 2021 results. Now that…

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Should I buy Amazon shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon shares have had a big pullback in 2022 as inflation hit profits. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is…

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Should I buy shares in green hydrogen company ITM Power in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The green hydrogen market is expected to grow significantly in the years ahead. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Should I buy Deliveroo shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deliveroo's share price has tanked in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this has presented a buying opportunity.

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Is now a good time to invest in shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There's a lot of economic uncertainty right now and stock markets are falling. Is it a good time to buy…

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3 British technology stocks to buy for the digital revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some top technology stocks. Here are three that Edward Sheldon would buy for…

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares yield over 8%. Should I buy them for passive income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A number of FTSE 100 shares have very high dividend yields right now. However, a high yield can be a…

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My top stock on London Stock Exchange’s AIM market right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This little-known AIM-listed company sits at the heart of a number of powerful mega-trends. And Edward Sheldon sees it as…

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The Card Factory share price just popped. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Card Factory just released some very good news. But does this make the stock a 'buy'? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone is a popular UK dividend stock due to its high yield. Is it worth buying in 2022 though? Edward…

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Wise shares have slumped. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Wise was a growth stock everyone wanted to own. Today however, it's a different story. Is now the…

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ITV’s share price is down 33% in 2022. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 by a wide margin in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this has…

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Why the Legal & General (LON:LGEN) share price is down today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General is one of the worst performers in the FTSE 100 today. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going…

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Netflix’s share price just tanked (again). Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix stock just crashed on the back of poor Q1 results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the fall has created…

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Is this dividend stock the FTSE 100’s best-kept secret?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has notched up over 50 consecutive dividend increases. Yet the company is still very much under…

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Should I buy Meta Platforms (Facebook) shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta Platforms shares have had a big pullback in 2022. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this has created a buying…

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Volex’s share price just surged. But I’d still buy the stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Volex just posted a great trading update and its share price has spiked. Yet Edward Sheldon thinks it can go…

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S4 Capital’s share price has tanked. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has fallen significantly after the company has delayed the publication of its 2021 results. Is this…

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How I’d use Warren Buffett’s system to find the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett's stock-picking system isn't that complicated. Here's how Edward Sheldon would use it to find top FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 world-class stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three dominant companies that look set for strong growth over the long term.

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Should I buy Apple shares in 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple shares have had an incredible run in recent years. Is it too late to buy? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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2 legendary dividend stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK dividend stocks that have great track records. He sees both as long-term buys.

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UK cybersecurity stocks to buy for 2022 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The cybersecurity industry is booming right now. Here's a look at some UK-listed companies that could benefit.

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2 big risks to BT’s share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT shares look cheap right now and could rise if value stocks remain in focus. But there are risks that…

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Do Saga shares offer value at the current price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga's share price has taken a massive hit recently. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Boohoo’s share price is back at 2016 levels. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has been crushed over the last year. Is this an incredible buying opportunity? Or a value trap?

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Should I buy IAG shares right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares look cheap today. But there are several major risks that could drag the share price down, says Edward…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares appear to be a safe pick in the current environment. But there are risks to be aware…

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A recession could be on the way. Here are the stocks I’d buy (and avoid) now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Recessions can have a big impact on the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the stocks he'd buy, and those…

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Warren Buffett is on a spending spree! Here’s what he’s buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stock market legend Warren Buffett has made some big moves recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at where he's investing.

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2 British stock market winners to hold on to for the long run

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two UK stocks have done well for investors recently. However, Edward Sheldon believes they can climb much higher.

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Should I buy Tesco shares for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco's share price is trending upwards and the stock pays a nice dividend. Does that make it a buy? Edward…

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Should I follow Elon Musk and buy Twitter shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk just spent a whopping $2.9bn on Twitter stock. Is that a signal to buy…

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2 major risks to Lloyds’ share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors continue to pile into Lloyds Bank shares. Edward Sheldon, however, sees major risks ahead for the FTSE 100…

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Should I buy the top 10 ‘ISA millionaire’ stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at the stocks held by Hargreaves Lansdown's ISA millionaires. Are they worth buying for his…

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2 exceptional FTSE 100 shares to buy for an ISA this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for high-quality FTSE 100 shares to buy for his ISA. Here's a look at two…

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Is it time to sell Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has underperformed in 2022, falling more than 20%. Edward Sheldon explains what he's going to do…

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2 stocks I’d want to own if the UK has a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many economists believe the UK is heading for a recession. Here's a look at two defensive stocks Edward Sheldon would…

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