Stepan Lavrouk, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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What happened in the stock market today

9 October, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Bookmaker GVC Holdings (LSE: GVC) and Baillie Gifford Japan (LSE: BGFD) are in the news.

Worried about the State Pension? These FTSE 100 stocks could be good additions to your portfolio

2 October, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of Ferguson (LON: FERG) and Admiral Group (LON: ADM) are well-priced for investors at the minute, I believe.

Heed this advice from Warren Buffett to become a better investor!

30 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Buy wonderful companies, and don’t lose money.

Could the AstraZeneca share price continue to make new all-time highs?

30 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) are priced for perfection, I believe. But does that make them a good buy for…

2 pitfalls that investors should avoid

30 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Timing the market is a sure-fire to lose out on compounding opportunities.

3 things all income investors should know

27 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Very high yields should be interpreted as a warning sign. Here's why.

3 reasons I’d invest in REITs

26 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

REITs like Landsec (LON: LAND) and Shaftesbury (LON: SHB) are really worth your attention, I feel.

2 ways to minimise your investing costs

26 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Consider a Stocks and Shares ISA to minimise the tax liability on your hard-won investment gains.

2 internationally focused FTSE 100 stocks: which one would I buy?

25 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) and shipping broker Clarkson (LSE: CKN) both cater to the global market, but are…

Two reasons why investors lose money

24 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

The past is really a poor guide to future stock prices.

2 FTSE 100 financial stocks that I think could perform better than expected

24 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of Aviva and Lloyds could be good income plays, I believe.

Listen to these tips from Warren Buffett to become a better investor

19 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Learn to think like Warren Buffett to become a better stock picker.

2 crucial pieces of investment advice to build your retirement portfolio

18 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

You absolutely need to understand compound interest to succeed as an investor.

Why shares of JD Sports are up over 15% so far this month

14 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of JD Sports Fashion PLC (LON: JD) continue to reward investors.

What happened in the stock market today

11 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

The London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LON: LSE) receives a surprise takeover bid.

Are these recent trial results a game-changer for the AstraZeneca share price?

3 September, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Recent cardiovascular trial results are great news for shareholders of AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) but would they make me buy?

One FTSE 100 company that I would add to my retirement portfolio and one I would stay away from

30 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) look attractive right now while those of National Grid plc (LON: NG) look…

Investing in REITs? Here’s what I think you need to know

30 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

I'd invest in this asset class to gain easy exposure to the property market.

Two investment principles from Peter Lynch that I think will make you a better investor

29 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

The legendary value investor believes that ordinary people could do just as well as professionals in the stock market.

Worried about a no-deal Brexit? I think this 8%-yielding FTSE 250 stock could be a great hedge!

28 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG) have a great dividend and could perform very well in a turbulent…

One high-yielding FTSE 100 stock I would avoid and what I would buy instead

27 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of BT Group - class A common stock (LON:BT-A) yield almost 10%, but should you buy them?

2 reasons I think individual investors can succeed in today’s market

27 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

It’s not easy, but bargains will always be available for those who look for them.

How Warren Buffett’s tips can help you identify great businesses

23 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Follow in the Oracle of Omaha’s footsteps to build your retirement portfolio.

Is the GSK share price worth buying?

22 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) has posted some good results. But is it worth investing in?

The AstraZeneca share price is at all-time highs. Should investors be wary?

21 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) look too expensive to me right now.

Investing in banks? Here’s what I think you need to know

20 August, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Thinking about investing in the banking sector? Read this guide to help you get started.

Sainsbury’s vs Tesco: what do I think is the better buy?

30 July, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Who is doing better in the challenging supermarkets sector, J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) or Tesco plc (LON: TSCO)?

Investing in oil companies? Here’s what I think you need to know

29 July, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Learn which valuation techniques to use in the energy sector.

4 tell-tale signs of value traps

30 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Look out for these red flags when hunting for bargains...

Why I believe gold should be part of a recession-proof portfolio

29 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Use the precious metal to hedge against uncertainty.

Three insights from Warren Buffett to help you become a better investor

26 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Warren Buffett prefers his investments to have straightforward accounting.

Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these two FTSE 250 stocks instead to profit from the property market

26 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) companies give investors broad exposure to the UK property market.

2 investing principles I’d follow to build a retirement portfolio

25 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Investing with these two rules should help us build our retirement income.

Is the Glencore share price a long-term play?

24 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) has an attractive yield of 5%+, but is surrounded by some serious regulatory concerns.

Is the Sainsbury’s share price unfairly beaten down?

21 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Are shares of Sainsbury’s (LON: SBRY) fairly priced or could there be some hidden value in there?

A FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d hold forever

19 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Good cash generation makes the Ferguson plc (LON: FERG) dividend a safe bet, I believe.

One FTSE 100 stock yielding 12% I’d avoid and what I’d buy instead

17 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

I think The yield at Persimmon plc (LON: PSN) is too good to be true. Here's what I'd buy instead.

Here’s why I’d buy Shell for its dividend yield

7 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

This Fool thinks shareholders of Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) have a lot to look forward to.

Will the AstraZeneca share price be boosted by positive trial results?

5 June, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) reports excellent data for cancer drug Lynparza. Can this help drive the share price upwards?

At this share price, I’d buy & hold Lloyds for the long haul

17 May, 2019 | Stepan Lavrouk

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) has a robust model that can ensure a steady dividend.

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What happened in the stock market today

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2 internationally focused FTSE 100 stocks: which one would I buy?

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Two reasons why investors lose money

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Are these recent trial results a game-changer for the AstraZeneca share price?

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The AstraZeneca share price is at all-time highs. Should investors be wary?

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Investing in banks? Here’s what I think you need to know

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Sainsbury’s vs Tesco: what do I think is the better buy?

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Investing in oil companies? Here’s what I think you need to know

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Why I believe gold should be part of a recession-proof portfolio

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