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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

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Investing Articles

As the FTSE 100 tanks, consider buying this cheap dividend stock with a 7.3% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is in meltdown mode due to the spike in oil prices. This is creating opportunities for…

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UK investors should consider buying shares in Uber. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Uber shares could be a great fit for long-term UK investors that are looking to generate capital growth, says Edward…

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Diageo shares are back at 2012 levels. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen around 65% from their highs and now trade at levels not seen for well over a…

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Softcat: a FTSE 250 tech stock offering growth, dividends and value

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, the share price of FTSE 250 IT company Softcat is well off its highs. And at current levels,…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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Should I buy easyJet shares near 52-week lows on a P/E ratio of 5.6?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have tanked amid the Iran conflict and the associated spike in oil prices. Is there a value investing…

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors should prepare for an ugly stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Made money in a Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years as the market has surged? Now could be a…

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£1,000 buys 1,712 shares in this red hot defence-related penny stock that’s tipped to soar 75%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has just spotted a penny stock that appears to offer the winning combination of growth, value, and share…

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Aviva shares now yield 6.6%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The dividend yield on Aviva shares is currently at a very attractive level. Could the insurer be a great source…

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With stock market risks emerging, is now the time to consider the 60/40 portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market could be in for a period of turbulence. Here’s a simple strategy that can help long-term investors…

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£1,000 now buys 1,075 Taylor Wimpey shares. Worth it for the 8% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s a massive dividend yield on offer from his well-known UK housebuilder right now. But what are the risks for…

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The stock market hasn’t crashed yet. Make these 3 moves before it does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is prepared for a stock market crash they can soften the blow, and more importantly, capitalise on…

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£1,000 buys 300 shares in this red-hot UK gold stock with a P/E ratio of 3

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK-listed gold stock is on fire at the moment amid the historic rally in precious metals. But it still…

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Legal & General’s share price just fell 6%, pushing the dividend yield to 9%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General's share price is now about 14% below its 2026 high. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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I still like Nvidia, but right now, I like this legendary S&P 500 stock more

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is bullish on Nvidia stock at today’s share price. However, right now, he sees more investment appeal in…

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£1,000 now buys 1,013 Lloyds shares. Worth it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £1,000, investors can pick up a stack of Lloyds shares. But is this a good deal? And are there…

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Barclays shares are down 18%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays’ shares have plummeted in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going on and provides his view on the…

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Ex-FTSE 100 stock Ashtead Group is now Sunbelt Rentals. Its share price is rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ashtead was a legendary FTSE stock, generating huge returns for long-term investors. Is it worth a look now it’s called…

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It’s time to prepare for a stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon expects the stock market to keep rising in 2026. However, looking further out, he sees the potential for…

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This red hot equity fund in my SIPP returned 12.6% in the first 2 months of 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This global equity fund is delivering huge returns for Edward Sheldon’s SIPP in 2026, despite all the risks and uncertainty…

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£1,000 now buys 264 shares in British Airways owner IAG. Worth it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This time last week, IAG shares were flying high. However, in the blink of an eye, they’ve fallen about 16%.…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Nvidia stock on a P/E ratio of less than 20?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The last time Nvidia stock had a sub-20 P/E ratio was over 10 years ago. Could we be looking at…

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£1,000 buys 219 shares of this red-hot UK industrial stock that’s outperforming Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a very popular investment in recent years. However, over the last 12 months, this under-the-radar stock…

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£1,000 buys 305 shares of this red hot UK financial stock that’s smashing Lloyds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors in Lloyds will be chuffed with the performance of the shares over the last year. However, they could have…

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£1,000 buys 2,500 shares in this fast-growing FTSE company that’s helping the UK government with AI

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This 40p FTSE stock could do well as the UK government scrambles to update its out-of-date tech systems, says Edward…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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What are the best FTSE 100 shares to consider buying for the next 5 years?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When picking FTSE 100 shares for the long term, Edward Sheldon follows Warren Buffett’s playbook and focuses on growth and…

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2 top UK defence shares and an ETF to consider buying as geopolitical instability hits the stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can UK investors afford to ignore defence shares given the extremely unstable geopolitical environment across the world today?

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Retire early? I’ve just bought 2 new ‘moonshot’ growth stocks for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are extremely risky investments. However, taking a five-year view, Edward Sheldon sees enormous potential.

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Be prepared for a historic stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A boutique research house just explained how the stock market could fall more than 50% in the years ahead as…

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There’s a ‘historical’ buying opportunity in this S&P 500 stock, according to a top Wall Street analyst

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 software stock has been absolutely hammered. And a leading Wall Street technology analyst now sees a golden…

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Could AI end up tanking Tesla stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

At first glance, Tesla stock appears to be a beneficiary of the AI revolution. However, digging deeper, things get a…

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£1,000 buys 398 shares in this red hot UK stock that’s smashing Raspberry Pi

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

British investors are piling into Raspberry Pi shares at the moment. But there’s another UK growth stock that could be…

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Investing Articles

Diageo’s share price has jumped 18%. Is this rally the real deal?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the blink of an eye, Diageo’s share price has moved significantly higher. Could we be looking at the first…

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Just as Lloyds shares cleared £1, a shocking new risk has emerged

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have soared over the last 12 months. Could this new artificial intelligence-related risk send them back down again?

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£1,000 buys 760 shares of this hot investment trust that offers exposure to SpaceX and Anthropic and is smashing Scottish Mortgage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2026, this under-the-radar investment trust from Baillie Gifford has generated around four times the return of Scottish Mortgage shares.

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3 small-cap UK defence shares that are crushing BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 defence shares like BAE Systems are in a strong uptrend right now. But check out the returns from…

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After making a fortune on Tesla and Amazon, Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford is piling into a little known growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Baillie Gifford made a killing on Tesla stock. It also generated huge profits from Amazon. Now, it’s targeting a smaller…

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I just bought some Palantir stock while it’s 35% below its highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock has fallen significantly despite blowout Q4 results in which revenue was up 70%. Given the drop, Edward Sheldon…

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£1,000 buys 198 shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust that’s returned 25% a year for the last 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last decade, investors could have beaten the FTSE 100 by a wide margin by investing in an investment…

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Should I buy red hot UK growth stock Raspberry Pi near £5?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Raspberry Pi share price is on fire right now due to excitement around AI. Should Edward Sheldon buy the…

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