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Edward Sheldon, CFA

Based in London, Edward is a CFA-qualified investment analyst/writer who has clients all over the world. Before launching his own investment writing business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management. Edward takes an active approach to investing, managing his own individual stock portfolio. He likes to invest in high-quality companies that are poised to benefit from powerful long-term trends, and capable of generating market-beating returns. You can find more of his views, along with his portfolio holdings, at topshelfinvestments.substack.com

Recent Articles

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Growth Shares

Should I buy JD Sports shares after a 28% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

JD Sports shares just tanked on the back of a profit warning. Is now a good time to snap up…

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Dividend Shares

Legal & General shares could return 20% this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares currently sport a high yield and a low valuation. This leads Edward Sheldon to believe that…

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Investing Articles

Fundsmith Equity review: is it still a good investment in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at Fundsmith Equity's recent performance as well as its stock holdings. Is it still a…

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Investing Articles

How I generated a 23% return across my ISA and SIPP in 2023 (and my strategy for 2024)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon managed to achieve double-digit returns across his ISA and SIPP last year. Here, he explains how and reveals…

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Investing Articles

3 savvy investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA come many investment options. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three areas of the market he’s…

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Small-Cap Shares

3 small-cap UK growth stocks that could deliver big returns in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three small-cap growth stocks that appear to have substantial investment potential as we start 2024.

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Investing Articles

History shows that 2024 could be a big year for FTSE 250 stocks. Here are 3 to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Research shows that in the past, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index has delivered strong returns in the years following a…

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Value Shares

Can Lloyds’ share price double in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares are cheap right now, but for the price to double this year, we'd have to see one of…

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Investing Articles

3 super AI stocks to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial Intelligence is likely to be a dominant theme in the stock market again this year. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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Investing For Beginners

How to try and turn a small ISA into £300k, starting in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a simple ISA investment strategy that could turn £10k into £300k in a relatively short time.

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Investing For Beginners

How to find the best stocks to buy for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When looking for top stocks to buy, Edward Sheldon focuses on a few key factors. He also has a few…

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Small-Cap Shares

3 high-growth penny stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's been scanning the market for penny stocks with significant potential. Here are three he likes for 2024.

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Investing For Beginners

Cash savings vs the stock market: what’s the best option for my money in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Savings accounts are paying decent levels of interest right now. But looking ahead, are they a better option than the…

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Growth Shares

3 magnificent AIM stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AIM stocks can play a role in a diversified investment portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three to consider buying for…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing money in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2024, he’d allocate capital to several different…

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Dividend Shares

2 magnificent UK dividend growth stocks to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend growth stocks tend to produce strong returns over the long run. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two to consider buying…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20k in an ISA or SIPP for the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing for half a decade within a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP, he’d want a…

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Dividend Shares

3 ‘Dividend Hero’ investment trusts to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment trusts can be an excellent way to gain exposure to the stock market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three he…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100: here are 3 predictions for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about the outlook for the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2024. And here are some…

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Investing Articles

5 super investment funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment funds can be great building blocks for a long-term portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights five he likes for 2024.

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US Stock

This growth stock could potentially deliver huge gains over the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes this well-known growth stock has all the right ingredients to be a massive success over the next…

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Dividend Shares

3 compelling passive income investments to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market can be a great source of passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three cash flow-producing investments he…

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Growth Shares

Heading into 2024, I’ve never been more excited as a stock market investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon is feeling very optimistic about the stock market right now as he believes there are going to be…

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Investing Articles

The top 20 stocks in my ISA and SIPP (with profit/loss) as we end 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon gives readers a glimpse into his investment portfolio by revealing his top 20 ISA/pension stock holdings along with…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy shares in Temu-owner PDD Holdings as sales skyrocket?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PDD Holdings shares are flying on the back of the success of online shopping site Temu. Are they worth buying?…

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Growth Shares

Under 50? Here are 3 monster growth stocks to consider for 2024 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These US-listed growth stocks could deliver blockbuster gains for long-term investors in the years ahead, says Edward Sheldon.

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £10k into a FTSE 250 tracker 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors love FTSE 250 tracker funds. But have these products been a good investment over the long term? Edward…

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Small-Cap Shares

Invest in gold? I think undervalued UK shares could deliver bigger returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taking a medium to long-term view, Edward Sheldon reckons small-cap UK shares – which are very cheap right now –…

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Dividend Shares

Here are the BHP, Rio Tinto, and Glencore dividend forecasts for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend forecasts across the mining sector show variation in yields next year, with some companies paying bigger cash distributions than…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2024 as brokers raise their price targets to £4?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

City analysts are growing increasingly bullish on Rolls-Royce shares. Should Edward Sheldon buy them for his portfolio for 2024 and…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £20k into a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s what I could have had now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested the right way, a Stocks and Shares ISA could have delivered enormous returns over the last decade, says Edward…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Glencore shares for 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have taken a big hit in 2023 on the back of economic weakness. Are they worth buying for…

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Growth Shares

UK investors should consider buying this beaten-up FTSE 100 stock before 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A top UK fund manager is buying this battered FTSE 100 stock. And Edward Sheldon thinks investors should consider doing…

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Small-Cap Shares

The Petrofac share price just crashed to record lows! Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Petrofac’s share price just tanked and a lot of investors have been buying the dip. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a…

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Small-Cap Shares

2024: a once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth with penny stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of penny stocks and small-cap shares have tanked over the last two years. And Edward Sheldon now sees…

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Investing Articles

Here’s my Tesla share price forecast for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2023, the Tesla share price has risen from $123 to $240. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his price target for…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE shares have fallen 20%+ in 2023. Are they no-brainer buys for 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE stocks that have tanked this year. Has the share price weakness in 2023 presented an…

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Investing For Beginners

3 top Vanguard funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three Vanguard funds could help investors build a well balanced, diversified investment portfolio with plenty of growth potential.

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Dividend Shares

If I could only buy 3 dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I’d pick these winners

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks are some of the most reliable payers in the FTSE 100 index. And they all have…

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Growth Shares

This is one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks. And right now, it’s cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 company is poised for strong growth in the years ahead. However, this isn’t reflected in its valuation,…

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