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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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My top 5 stocks as we start 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been reviewing his investment portfolio over the last week. Here are his top five stock holdings as…

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3 stocks to buy for passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon lists three stocks he’d…

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Here’s where I’ll be investing my money in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the investment accounts he'll be using in 2022, as well as the types of assets he'll…

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3 stock market predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks performed well for investors in 2021, delivering double-digit gains. Here, Edward Sheldon shares what he thinks might happen in…

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Should I buy Tesla stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has been an incredible investment in recent years. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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5 top investment trusts to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying a selection of investment trusts can be a great way to get exposure to the stock market. Here, Ed…

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1 top investment for a Junior ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in a Junior ISA can be a great way for parents to put money away for their children. But…

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3 UK shares to buy to beat inflation in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation in the UK just hit a 10-year high of 5.1%. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy in…

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9 top investment funds for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights nine top funds he…

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I think these could be the best stocks to buy in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon explains which stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has produced solid returns for investors in 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon lays out three predictions for…

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5 top UK tech stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the UK today, there are hundreds of exciting technology companies. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights five top British tech stocks…

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Snowflake’s share price is rising. Should I buy this Warren Buffett stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett-backed cloud computing company Snowflake just saw its share price rise 10%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Best shares to buy: 2 UK growth stocks to snap up in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is home to plenty of top growth stocks. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy…

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The Wise share price is rebounding. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FinTech company Wise just saw its share price pop higher on the back of its H1 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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2 FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ to buy after Friday’s market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Friday's mini stock market crash, many FTSE 100 shares are now cheaper. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two Footsie 'super…

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easyJet’s share price just fell below 500p. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet's share price just crashed on the back of concerns about the new strain of the coronavirus, Omicron. Is this…

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2 FTSE shares with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders just spent £250k+ on these FTSE stocks, which suggests they expect them to rise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Stock market crash: where I’m seeing value right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been volatile recently and this is creating opportunities. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights some stocks he'd buy…

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Warren Buffett owns this EV stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has a very large investment in an under-the-radar electric vehicle (EV) company. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Diageo’s share price has risen to 3,800p. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo's share price has surged as the world has reopened after the pandemic. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Saga’s share price has tanked. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since June, Saga's share price has fallen from 450p to 275p. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Zoom’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Zoom, which was a top performer during the pandemic, has seen its share price crash. Ed Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 UK dividend stocks that cost under £3 and yield over 5%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK high-yield shares he'd buy for his portfolio today. Both currently have dividend yields over 5%.

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Short sellers expect these 3 EV stocks to crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

EV stocks are having a good run and this hasn't gone unnoticed by the short sellers. Here are three shares…

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Should I buy NIO stock while it’s under $40?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While shares in Tesla and Lucid have surged this year, NIO's share price has fallen. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 UK growth stocks under £5 to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks trading under £5 that look poised to benefit from dominant long-term structural trends. He'd…

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dotDigital’s share price just fell below 200p. Is it time to buy this UK tech stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After starting the week near 250p, dotDigital's share price has fallen below the 200p mark. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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The UK’s top money managers have been buying these 3 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith, Baillie Gifford, and Blue Whale are three of the UK's top money managers. Here's a look at some stocks…

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Oatly’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oatly's share price has fallen from $13 to $10 over the last week. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on…

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JP Morgan says UK shares are a ‘buy’. Here’s 1 stock I’d snap up now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts at JP Morgan just upgraded UK stocks to ‘overweight’ for the first time since Brexit. Here are 25 British…

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The EV stock bubble: why I’m avoiding Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes electric vehicle stocks are in a bubble right now, due to their high valuations. Here are three…

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Is now the time to buy Cineworld shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld's share price is showing signs of a recovery. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for…

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Arrival’s share price just hit $14. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

British EV maker Arrival just saw its share price slump on the back of its Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Beyond Meat’s share price has crashed. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat's share price just plummeted on the back of a 'disastrous' set of Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Bumble’s share price just fell below $40. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bumble's shares have fallen below its IPO price. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the big pullback has created a buying…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian Automotive just came to the market via an IPO and its share price has surged. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Roblox’s share price just soared above $100. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Roblox's share price just jumped 42% on the back of the company's Q3 results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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S4 Capital’s share price has fallen below 700p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has fallen 10% today on the back of a trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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BP’s share price has risen to 350p. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP's share price is rising and UK investors are piling into the stock as a result. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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