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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5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy now for passive income

16 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These two UK shares are forecast to pay a 5%+ dividend yield this year. I’d buy them now to try…

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Why I’d start investing £250 a month in cheap UK shares in an ISA today

15 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think that investing regularly in cheap UK shares in an ISA starting today could lead to a surprisingly large…

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How I’d identify great shares to buy in a stock market recovery

15 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy in a stock market recovery may offer a mix of financial strength, growth potential and…

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The FTSE 100 has surged 30% since the 2020 stock market crash! Here’s what I’d do now

15 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 has made strong gains since the 2020 stock market crash. But I think there are still long-term…

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How I’d determine the best types of dividend stocks to buy in 2021

14 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks with large competitive advantages and defensive characteristics could be among the best types of income shares to buy…

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Stock market rally: why I’d invest money slowly in UK shares

14 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares gradually could be a sound move in this stock market rally, as well as in market downturns,…

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2 UK shares I’d consider buying after the FTSE 100’s recent stock market rally

14 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think that these two UK shares could offer relatively good value for money, despite the FTSE 100’s recent stock…

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Is it too late to capitalise on a stock market rally after the 2020 market crash?

14 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Are there still opportunities to buy undervalued shares that could deliver gains in a long-term stock market rally after the…

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Stock investing: 2 of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

14 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 shares could be among the best stocks to buy now when investing in the stock market,…

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How I’d find growth shares to buy today

13 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in growth shares could be a profitable move. It may improve the chances of generating 100% returns over…

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My ‘best stocks to buy’ list: I think these 2 UK shares could have passive income potential

13 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These two UK shares could deliver a high and growing passive income. In my view, they're among the best dividend…

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Why I’m still adding FTSE 100 shares to my best stocks to buy now list

13 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think FTSE 100 shares could be among the best stocks to buy now. They appear to offer good value…

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Why I’d buy dividend shares with more than just high yields in this stock market recovery

13 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Dividend shares that offer a rising passive income, diversity and solid finances could be just as appealing as high-yielding stocks,…

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3 FTSE 100 shares from my best stocks to buy now list

13 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now could be those companies that have long-term turnaround potential, in…

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3 risks I’d try to avoid when finding the best shares to buy now in this stock market rally

12 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think the stock market rally may have caused high prices among some low-quality shares due to a high degree…

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3 steps I’d take to unearth top shares to buy in February 2021

12 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

The top shares to buy in February could be those companies with solid financial positions, low valuations and recovery potential.

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Stock market rally: 2 FTSE 100 shares I think may be among the best shares to buy today

12 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money. They could be among the best shares…

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Stock market recovery: is it too late to make a passive income from cheap shares?

12 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Can investors still make a worthwhile passive income from cheap shares despite the recent stock market recovery’s impact on company…

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Why I’d follow this aspect of Warren Buffett’s strategy when buying cheap UK shares

11 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on investing within his sphere of knowledge could be worth following when buying cheap UK shares, in…

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How I’d generate a passive income from UK shares starting today

11 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of UK shares that operate in a variety of sectors could produce a resilient and growing…

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How I’d start earning passive income to supplement my wages

11 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares with growth potential over the long run could be a good way to obtain a passive income…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold strategy

11 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold investment approach may provide greater scope for capital growth over the long run, in my view.

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How I’d invest in UK shares in this stock market recovery

10 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares with solid financial positions and low valuations from a diverse range of sectors could be a sound…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap UK dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

10 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying UK dividend shares when they trade at dirt-cheap prices could be a means of earning a large passive income…

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I’d use Warren Buffett’s advice to aim to beat the stock market

10 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy when buying shares could lead to higher returns than gold in the long run.

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How I’d identify the best growth shares to buy now in this stock market rally

10 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Searching for companies with improving long-term prospects that trade at low prices may produce the best growth shares to buy…

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3 steps I’d take when buying dividend shares for income in 2021

9 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares with growth potential could be a means of making a worthwhile income in…

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Are value or growth shares best to buy for 2021?

9 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Will a portfolio of growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and…

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I think these 2 dividend stocks could be among the best UK shares to buy today

9 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying these two UK dividend stocks right now could produce more than just a worthwhile passive income in 2021, in…

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2 UK stocks from my ‘best shares to buy now’ list

9 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think these two UK stocks could offer improving long-term prospects that make them among the best shares to buy…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett method to create a ‘best stocks to buy now’ list

8 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy could make it easier to uncover the best stocks to buy now.

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Stock market rally: how I’d unearth UK shares to make a passive income today

8 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Using an investment checklist could be a sound starting point for identifying UK shares to make a passive income in…

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Stock market recovery: 3 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

8 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These three UK shares could offer improving performances in a stock market recovery. I’d buy them in a Stocks and…

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I think these 4%+ yielding UK stocks may be among the best dividend shares to buy today

8 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying these dividend shares right now could produce a relatively attractive passive income over the long run, in my view.

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3 reasons why I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares now

8 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Some dirt-cheap UK shares may be worth more than their current market valuations in a long-term stock market recovery, in…

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Why I’d invest £1,000 a month in FTSE 100 dividend shares to make a passive income

7 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 dividend shares could offer the chance to earn a generous passive income relative to other companies, in my…

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3 reasons why I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

7 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing £20k, or any other amount of money, in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be a sound long-term…

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3 aspects of Warren Buffett’s investing approach I’d follow in this stock market rally

7 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think Warren Buffett’s long-term focus and value approach could prove to be very helpful in this stock market rally.

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Should I buy FTSE 100 stocks after this stock market rally or wait for the next market crash?

7 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying FTSE 100 stocks when they offer good value for money could be a better idea than trying to predict…

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How I plan to obtain financial freedom with a passive income from dividend shares

7 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on dividend shares that offer a mix of resilience and growth could be a sound means of obtaining a…

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