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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Why I’d sell this growth stock to buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock

30 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

The risk/reward ratio of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income stock could be significantly higher than this falling growth stock.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy in May

29 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income stocks appear to offer sustainably high dividends.

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Is shorting stocks a wise move in 2018?

29 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Should you seek to profit from future declines in the stock market?

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The FTSE 100 income shares that could help to make you a millionaire

29 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies appear to offer impressive income return potential.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy right now

28 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares appear to offer upbeat income outlooks for the long term.

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2 FTSE 250 turnaround stocks that could fuel big-time gains for investors

28 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares could generate improving performance after challenging periods.

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Can you afford to miss the FTSE 100’s 4%+ dividend yield?

28 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 4% yield could be exceptionally attractive at the present time.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy with £1,000

28 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares appear to offer more than just a high dividend yield.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

27 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares appear to offer a potent mix of income and growth prospects.

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 250 flyer to buy this dividend growth stock

27 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

A wider margin of safety may be on offer elsewhere in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) after one fast-rising company…

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2 ultra-cheap dividend stocks I’d buy right now

26 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two companies appear to offer high total return potential.

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One FTSE 250 share I’d sell to buy this growth stock

26 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

This growth play could have a stronger investment outlook than its FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) sector peer.

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This FTSE 250 dividend growth stock isn’t the first share I’d buy despite today’s positive news

26 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) companies could offer strong dividend potential in the long term.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 4%+ that I’d buy today

25 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares appear to offer solid income outlooks in a volatile market.

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2 dividend investment trusts that look set to crush the FTSE 100

25 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts could hold significant income appeal and may be able to outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 growth shares I’d buy and hold for the next 5 years

25 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two companies appear to offer upbeat outlooks and could be worth holding for an extended period of time.

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This FTSE 250 growth stock could be a stunning buy after today’s news

25 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock appears to offer strong growth potential at a reasonable price.

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2 monster growth stocks set to crush the FTSE 100

25 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two growth shares appear to have brighter future prospects than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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CityFibre surges 90% on bid approach: could this FTSE 250 peer be next?

24 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Could the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) telecoms sector become increasingly popular after the bid approach for CityFibre Infrastructure Holdings plc (LON:…

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Is the RWS share price a bigger bargain than this FTSE 100 peer after 15% fall?

24 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Does RWS Holdings plc (LON: RWS) offer more upside potential than a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) sector peer?

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One FTSE 100 dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy today

24 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two shares could deliver outperformance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) in the long run.

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2 FTSE 350 dividend stocks yielding 4%+ that I’d buy with £2,000 today

23 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two dividend shares appear to offer high capital return potential in addition to their income prospects.

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Does the Safestyle share price’s 20% fall make the stock a bargain?

23 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Could Safestyle UK plc (LON: SFE) deliver a turnaround following today's disappointing news?

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Why Saga’s share price could be about to skyrocket alongside this growth stock

23 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Saga plc (LON: SAGA) isn't the only company with strong growth credentials.

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2 ‘mistakes’ every investor will be glad to make!

22 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Making these two 'errors' may lead to high portfolio returns in the long run.

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Is a lifetime ISA the easiest way to make yourself a million?

22 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Could a lifetime ISA boost your portfolio returns in the long run?

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Why FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be the big winners in 2018

22 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income appeal could help to support its performance this year.

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Could Warren Buffett make $84 billion in today’s stock market?

21 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Does the FTSE 100 still offer upside potential after the bull market of recent years?

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Two FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

20 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could offer growth at a reasonable price.

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One FTSE 100 dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy with £1,000 today

20 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two shares could deliver performance which is ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 shares that look absurdly cheap right now

20 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two stocks could deliver successful turnarounds after difficult periods.

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Why Shell’s share price could skyrocket alongside this sector peer

19 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB) could deliver strong capital growth over the long run alongside an industry peer.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d sell straight away

19 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares appear to be grossly overvalued.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 4%+ that I’d buy with £1,000 today

18 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income stocks appear to offer stunning value for money.

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Why these 2 monster growth stocks look set to crush the FTSE 100

18 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two shares appear to offer high growth potential in the long run, which could help them to outperform the…

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Are FTSE 100-listed SSE and this 5% dividend stock the bargains of the year?

18 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Could SSE plc (LON: SSE) and this income stock offer the widest margins of safety on offer at the present…

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2 FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

17 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer stunning value for money.

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2 top dividend investment trusts I’d buy and hold for the next decade

17 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts appear to offer a sustainable income outlook.

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2 top growth shares for in-the-know investors

17 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These two shares appear to offer reliable growth in an uncertain market.

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FTSE 100 stalwart Sainsbury’s isn’t the only growth stock I’d buy with £2,000

17 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) could offer growth at a reasonable price alongside this improving company.

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