Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996. This was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing (which began during the privatisations of the 1980s) remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a Contractor. His investment style is value-oriented; focusing on company fundamentals, as well as assessing the strength and presence of a competitive advantage. While above-average growth prospects remain very attractive, a greater focus on dividends has crept in since Peter became a part-time retiree in 2007.

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Stock market rally: is the bubble set to burst?

4 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to sell shares that have experienced a rally in recent months, with the aim of…

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How I’d aim to generate a growing passive income from dividend shares

4 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares that have low payout ratios and impressive earnings forecasts could lead to a growing passive income, in…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice to buy undervalued shares today

4 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying undervalued shares could prove to be a successful long-term strategy – especially in today’s stock…

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Why I’d follow this piece of Warren Buffett advice today

3 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s long-term investment strategy could be a useful means of generating impressive returns following the recent stock market rally.

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How I’d aim to find stocks that are under-the-radar pandemic bargains

3 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think searching for high-quality companies in unpopular sectors could lead to discovering some real bargains as a result of…

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Stock market rally: why I’d invest in shares to make a passive income

3 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Shares could offer a relatively high and growing passive income – even after the recent stock market rally has pushed…

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How I’d aim to find top shares to buy in March 2021

3 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Comparing companies to their peers and considering how they might change could allow an investor to find the top shares…

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Do the highest-yielding dividend shares offer the best passive incomes?

3 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Checking the affordability and growth opportunities of passive incomes provided by the highest yielding dividend shares could be a good…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and invest in stocks with wide economic moats

2 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think Warren Buffett’s focus on buying stocks with wide economic moats could produce relatively high returns over the coming…

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How I’d build a ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

2 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on the quality and prices of companies from a diverse range of sectors could make it easier to build…

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Is being a passive income investor becoming more difficult?

2 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Does a low interest rate environment and the recent stock market rally make obtaining a passive income more challenging than…

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I’d use these steps from the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger investing method today

2 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s focus on industries they understand and their patient approach could be useful in today’s investing…

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Stock market rally: is it too late to buy and hold cheap dividend stocks?

2 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Can investors still obtain a potent mix of capital growth and a generous passive income over the long run from…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now and aim to hold them for a decade

1 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could be a profitable strategy in a likely economic…

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3 steps I’d take to find top dividend shares to buy in March and beyond

1 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Searching for dividend shares with solid track records of shareholder payouts, defensive appeal and sound growth strategies could be a…

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3 mistakes passive income investors can make when investing in dividend stocks

1 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Avoiding these three common mistakes when buying dividend stocks for a passive income could lead to less risk and higher…

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How I’d build a portfolio by investing in top shares now

1 March, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying a diverse range of top shares today could be a sound means of generating impressive returns over…

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Why today’s cheap shares could prove great value during the new bull market

28 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares in high-quality companies now could produce high returns in the long run as the new bull market…

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Why I’d listen to Warren Buffett and prepare for a 2021 market crash

28 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s strategy in preparing for unpredictable market events could be a sound long-term move.

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Why I’d grab today’s cheap shares before it’s too late!

27 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Today’s cheap shares could experience a long-term recovery. I’d buy them now before their valuations potentially rise.

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and hold some cash after the 2020 stock market crash

27 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s strategy of holding some cash could be a means of capitalising on a stock market crash, in…

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Why I’d buy dividend shares in 2021 for growth and passive income

26 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Dividend shares can offer strong capital growth in 2021, as well as a worthwhile passive income, due to a lack…

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Why I’d invest £20k in dividend shares now to help make a passive income

25 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares could be a better means of making a passive income compared to other income-producing assets.

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Stock market recovery: why I’d still buy shares today

23 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

A plan to buy shares when they trade at cheap prices could make it easier to make as much as…

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Stock market recovery: I’d buy value shares now to hold

23 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in value shares could be a sound means of capitalising on a likely long-term stock market recovery, in…

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How I’d look for a passive income of £40,000 per year from buying dividend shares

22 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Obtaining a generous passive income from buying dividend shares could be a realistic prospect over the long run, in my…

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How I’d find undervalued stocks to buy now and hold

21 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Undervalued stocks could deliver impressive returns over the long run. Here’s how I’d go about finding them in today’s stock…

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Here’s how I’d invest in value shares

20 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of high-quality value shares could be a sound means of generating a portfolio valued in excess…

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3 steps I’d take before buying UK shares for a passive income today

20 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I’d use these three simple steps today in preparation for buying UK shares to make a passive income over the…

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My best stocks to buy now list: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold for 10 years

19 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These two undervalued and unloved FTSE 100 shares could be among the best stocks to buy now for the long…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds and other cheap UK shares today

19 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying cheap UK shares right now could provide scope for impressive returns in a long-term stock market recovery.

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No savings at 50? I’d use Warren Buffett’s methods to invest

19 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s approach to investing could lead to higher returns. It may even help to bring an early retirement…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in cheap UK dividend shares today to make a passive income

18 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These UK dividend shares could offer a sound means of making a passive income, in my view. I’d buy them…

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Why I’d drip-feed £500 a month into cheap FTSE 250 shares in an ISA starting today

18 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying FTSE 250 shares in an ISA on a regular basis could be a sound long-term move, in my opinion.…

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Why I’d buy dividend shares now to capitalise on a stock market recovery

18 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Dividend shares could offer high total returns in the stock market recovery. As such, they could be worth buying now…

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Stock investing: how I’d find the best dividend shares to buy now

17 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares with high yields and passive income growth potential could be a sound move. Here’s how I’d go…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now to capitalise on a stock market recovery

17 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares right now could produce high returns in a long-term stock market recovery, in my opinion.

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Should I wait until the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares?

17 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Could a strategy to buy cheap UK shares in the next stock market crash be worth following? Or are there…

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3 reasons why I’d buy cheap stocks right now and hold them to 2030

16 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap stocks today could lead to impressive returns over the next decade – especially on a relative…

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Why I’d invest £5,000 now in UK shares in an ISA to make a passive income

16 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing £5,000, or any other amount, in UK shares through an ISA could offer a generous passive income and capital…

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