Edward Sheldon, CFA, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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Investing Articles

Shell’s share price is rising. Is the stock worth buying today?

14 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the oil price crash of 2020, Shell’s share price has more than doubled. Is it worth investing in the…

Investing Articles

National Grid shares yield 4.4%. Are they worth buying?

13 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for National Grid shares. Is the dividend-paying utility company worth investing in today?

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires love these 3 investment funds

13 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at how Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires invest their money. Here are three actively-managed funds they…

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Investing Articles

10.4% yield! Should investors buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

12 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

This stock is one of the highest yielders in the FTSE 100 index. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it’s worth…

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3 reasons Alphabet stock is a ‘buy’ today

12 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Alphabet stock is a great investment today. Here, he discusses why he's bullish on the tech company.

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares are under 50p. Is this a great investment opportunity?

12 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have come down in price and currently trade for less than 50p. Is now a great time to…

I just bought these beaten-up growth stocks for my ISA

12 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just snapped up two new stocks for his ISA. Both are currently well off their 52-week highs, meaning…

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BP shares have risen 36% over the last year. Are they worth buying today?

11 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have been an excellent investment over the last year. But can they keep rising? Here’s Edward Sheldon’s take.

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Investing Articles

Barclays shares yield 6%. Should investors buy them?

11 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Barclays shares offer a dividend yield that's well above the FTSE 100's average. Are they worth buying? Here's…

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Investing Articles

3 gold stocks to consider as prices of the yellow metal rise

11 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon thinks these gold stocks look interesting now that prices of the commodity are on the rise, nearing $2,000…

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Investing Articles

37% cut? Here are the SSE dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024

11 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The latest SSE dividend forecasts indicate that the electricity company is set to cut its payout significantly in the near…

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Investing Articles

As we head towards a recession, these ‘defensive’ dividend stocks are rising

11 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of a recession is sending a lot of stocks lower right now. However, these two UK-listed dividend shares are…

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Investing For Beginners

Buying these shares could help build a second income

10 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is a straightforward way to build a second income. Here, Ed Sheldon provides three ideas for…

Investing Articles

Two magnificent FTSE 100 shares for an ISA

7 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 shares with outstanding track records when it comes to generating wealth for shareholders.

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Director deals suggest this FTSE 100 stock could be poised to shoot higher

6 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights some recent director deals at a FTSE 100 company. Insiders have been buying shares, which suggests they…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £5k in an ISA today

6 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d invest £5k in an ISA. He’d focus on growth investments with the aim of growing…

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Is Lindsell Train Global Equity still a good investment for an ISA or SIPP?

5 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lindsell Train Global Equity fund is owned by many ISA and SIPP investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock tanked in March and I just bought it while it’s cheap

5 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been buying a FTSE 100 stock that was hammered in March. He expects it to rebound in…

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Investing Articles

3 exceptional investment funds for a SIPP

4 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three investment funds that have delivered outstanding returns over the long term. He sees them as good…

Investing Articles

These are the 3 most popular shares among Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires

4 April, 2023 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

ISA millionaires seem to like investing in mature businesses with low valuations and relatively high dividend yields, says Edward Sheldon.