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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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2 FTSE 100 stocks with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders at these FTSE 100 firms just spent millions on stock. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares…

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3 UK dividend stocks to buy in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks pay investors cash income for doing nothing. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three dividend payers he likes as we…

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The 1 UK stock I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a UK technology stock for his investment portfolio. Here, he discusses what he bought and why…

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Boohoo’s share price just crashed 15%. Is it time to sell?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price just tanked on the back of a disappointing set of H1 results. Were the results that bad?…

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Nasdaq tech stocks are getting crushed. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq tech stocks such as Apple and Amazon are getting crushed as bond yields rise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Should I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is moving higher as investors move back into reopening stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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My top 3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's been studying the portfolio of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Here are the top three Buffett stocks he'd buy…

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The reopening trade is back on. Here are 2 UK stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are moving capital out of the tech sector and into cyclical shares. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, UK investors piled into Darktrace shares. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the cybersecurity stock for…

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Lloyds’ share price: where does it go from here?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's been a frustrating year for Lloyds shareholders with the share price moving up and down. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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The big move Warren Buffett is making

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time so many people like to keep an eye on his portfolio.…

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Should I buy Tesla stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock's rising again. Cathie Wood thinks it can go to $3,000. Is now the time to buy? Edward Sheldon…

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I’m drawing up a stock market crash buy list. Here are some names on it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If we see a stock market crash in the near term, Edward Sheldon's planning to buy shares for his portfolio.…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 UK stocks with high growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the UK stock market's climbed over the last year, Edward Sheldon's still seeing buying opportunities today. Here are two…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price has fallen in recent months. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the airline stock…

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Why I just sold out of the Lindsell Train Global Equity fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lindsell Train Global Equity is one of the most popular global equity funds in the UK. However, Edward Sheldon just…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet's share price has fallen after the budget airline announced a £1.2bn rights issue. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Alpha FX (AFX) shares just ripped higher. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alpha FX shares have jumped 30%+ in a month. Here, stock owner Edward Sheldon explains what he's going to do…

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3 UK shares to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While UK stocks have had a good run recently, Edward Sheldon is still seeing investment opportunities. Here are three shares…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now at big discounts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks trading at low valuations. Here's a look at two value…

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Fundsmith has been buying Amazon shares… and so have I

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

US regulatory filings show investment house Fundsmith recently invested in Amazon shares. Edward Sheldon says he's making the same move.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividends can play an important role in an investment portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks he…

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I just bought this tech stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a new stock for his ISA share portfolio. Here, he reveals its name and explains why…

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2 investment trusts I’d buy for income and growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two investment trusts that have provided investors with both strong growth and rising income over the long…

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Best UK investments: 3 funds for long-term growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build wealth over the long run. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at…

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3 ways to invest in the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is the UK’s main stock market index. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how to invest in the index…

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Should I buy NIO stock near $40?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After delivering huge gains in 2020, NIO shares have underperformed this year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing £1,000 for the first time can be a daunting process because there are so many investments to choose from.…

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3 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Picking stocks for the long term isn't easy because the world is changing rapidly. But here are three shares Ed…

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The S&P 500 is crushing the FTSE 100 but I’d still buy UK shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is building his portfolio around mega-cap tech stocks like Apple and Amazon. But he still sees room for…

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Best shares to buy: 2 UK stocks with massive growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

I'm looking for UK stocks that have strong long-term growth potential and it can pay to look at smaller companies,…

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AMC is set to accept Bitcoin. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Earlier this week, US cinema operator AMC announced it will soon accept Bitcoin as payment. Does this change the outlook…

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Darktrace’s share price is falling. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in cybersecurity firm Darktrace have fallen around 20% this month. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the…

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Forget Robinhood. Here’s the ‘meme stock’ I’d buy right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon isn't interested in buying Robinhood stock at its current share price. He's interested in another high-growth 'meme stock'…

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Argo Blockchain shares: here’s my view after Boatman Capital’s report

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boatman Capital just published a report on crypto miner Argo Blockchain. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look and provides his…

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Investing for income: 2 UK dividend stocks with yields over 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in high-yield stocks can be a great way to generate income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK dividend stocks…

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Rightmove’s share price has surged. Is the stock still a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rightmove shares have made a strong recovery after the stock market crash in 2020. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage has had an incredible run, rising 330% over the last five years. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Best UK dividend stocks: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to many income stocks. But not all are created equal. To find the best…

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Amazon’s share price just crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On Friday, Amazon's share price fell nearly 8% on the back of the company's Q2 results. Should investors be concerned,…

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