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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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PayPal’s share price has fallen to $205. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few months ago, PayPal's share price was above $300. Now it's at $205. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Tesla just hit a $1trn market cap. Is this tech stock next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla recently became the sixth company in US history to achieve a $1trn valuation. Is this high-growth technology company set…

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Airbnb’s share price has soared to $200. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's share price has rocketed to $200 after the company's latest results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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The Hut Group’s share price has fallen to 200p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three months, The Hut Group's share price has fallen from 600p to 200p. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Is this the best UK renewable energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS is the most popular renewable energy ETF in the UK. But is it the…

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Peloton’s share price just fell 33%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Peloton's share price has crashed on the back of the company's Q1 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it's time…

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Darktrace’s share price just fell below 600p. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace shares had a great run after the company's IPO. However, the share price is now falling. Edward Sheldon looks…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ just made these two moves

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith portfolio manager Terry Smith is often called 'Britain's Warren Buffett'. Here's a look at two trades he's just made…

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Lucid’s share price just hit $37. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lucid Motors' share price has ripped higher recently on the back of production and delivery news. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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2 UK stocks under £3 to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks that look set to benefit from powerful long-term trends. Both shares currently trade under…

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Two UK growth stocks under £2 to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many investors like to buy low-priced stocks because they get more shares for their money. Here's a look at two…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been taking a look at Warren Buffett's portfolio. Here are three Buffett-owned stocks he'd buy for his…

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Renewable energy stocks: should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF is one of the most popular ETFs in the UK. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Tesla’s share price just passed $1,000. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After Tesla's recent share price rise, the company's now worth more than $1trn. Is now the time to buy the…

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I just bought these US tech stocks for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the US stock market is near all-time highs, Ed Sheldon is still picking tech stocks for his Stocks and…

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3 Warren Buffett moves that boosted my Stocks and Shares ISA by thousands

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon has been applying Warren Buffett’s strategies to his own portfolio and it's worked wonders, boosting his Stocks and…

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If I could only own 1 stock for the next decade, this would be it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon currently owns around 50 stocks. However, if he could only choose one stock to own for the next…

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I just bought this British EV stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just invested in an under-the-radar British company that's generating a significant amount of revenue from the electric vehicle…

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The Blue Whale Growth fund: my 4-year review

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Blue Whale Growth fund just had its four-year anniversary. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the fund…

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3 UK dividend stocks to buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three UK stocks…

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Big Tech stocks: here’s a look at Microsoft’s and Alphabet’s earnings

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft and Alphabet just released their earnings for the third quarter of calendar 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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2 UK renewable energy stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy industry looks set for strong growth in the years ahead. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two lower-risk renewable…

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3 UK renewable energy ETFs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Clean energy stocks are popular right now due to concerns over climate change. Here are three UK renewable energy ETFs…

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2 top FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 can be a great place to find top dividend stocks. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two dividend-payers that…

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Lloyds’ share price is approaching 50p. Is now the time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' share price is rising on the back of talk about rising interest rates. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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What’s going on with Boohoo’s share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has fallen from 300p to 200p in the space of just a few months. Edward Sheldon looks…

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What’s going on with the Trustpilot share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trustpilot's share price fell 12.8% yesterday and is down more than 30% since early September. Edward Sheldon looks at what's…

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Argo Blockchain vs Coinbase: what’s the best crypto stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many stocks that offer indirect exposure to crypto today. Here, Edward Sheldon compares Argo Blockchain to Coinbase.

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Should I invest in Wise after its share price fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The share price of UK FinTech company Wise has fallen more than 20%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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The FTSE 100 just hit pre-Covid-19 levels. Here are 3 risks to watch out for now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100's back at pre-pandemic levels and Ed Sheldon thinks the index can keep climbing from here. However, there…

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Will easyJet’s share price recover?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet's share price has fallen to near-600p after a recent trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it can recover…

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ASOS shares just tanked. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The ASOS share price fell 13% yesterday after the company posted its full-year results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Should I buy Abrdn shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Abrdn (LON:ABN) shares offer a prospective dividend yield of almost 6%. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for the huge…

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Best shares to buy now: 3 UK stocks with huge growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stock market volatility is throwing up attractive opportunities, says Edward Sheldon. Here are three UK growth stocks he'd buy today.

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BT shares are cheap. Are they worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a recent share price fall, BT shares trade at a very low valuation. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Tesco’s share price is moving higher. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco's share price appears to be in a strong uptrend. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock…

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3 shares to buy as the FTSE 100 tanks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100's under pressure today on the back of inflation fears. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three Footsie stocks he'd…

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Facebook’s share price is falling. Should I buy the stock, or avoid it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Facebook's share price has fallen from $385 to $330 in a little over a month. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Why is Royal Mail’s share price falling?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's (LON: RMG) share price is down more than 30% since the start of June. Here, Edward Sheldon explains…

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4 ‘no-brainer’ stocks I’ve bought to hold for the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has identified four stocks that he believes are set for massive growth over the next decade. In his…

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