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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: I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

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I think that buying these UK shares now ahead of a likely long-term stock market rally could prove to be…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares today

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Following Warren Buffett in buying cheap shares could mean impressive long-term rewards as the world economy recovers, in my view.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to achieve financial freedom

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Investing £20k in the best shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. It may provide an…

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I think these are the best dividend-paying UK shares to buy now to make a passive income

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I think these UK shares may offer the best means of generating a relatively high passive income today and in…

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Stock market recovery: how I’d start earning passive income today

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The stock market recovery provides an opportunity to start earning passive income from high-yielding UK shares, in my view.

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How I’d make £25,000 in passive income by investing £500 a month in cheap stocks

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Investing regularly in cheap stocks could produce a surprisingly large portfolio, in my view. From it, a substantial passive income…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to achieve financial freedom?

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I think the best UK shares to buy now may be those whose companies offer strong growth potential at a…

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6%+ dividend yields! 5 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA for a passive income in 2021

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These five UK shares could offer impressive passive income prospects for 2021 as a result of their 6%+ dividend yields,…

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Stock market crash part 2: why I don’t think it’s too early to start preparing

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I think starting to plan for a second stock market crash may be a sound move. Here’s how I’d prepare…

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Stock market recovery: 5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy today to make a million

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These dirt-cheap UK shares could deliver impressive returns in a stock market recovery. They may even help an investor make…

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett to get rich in the new bull market

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Following Warren Buffett and buying cheap shares for the long run could be a means of generating high returns in…

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Stock market rally: this is how I’d invest in UK shares in an ISA today to make a million

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Investing money in UK shares priced at low levels and with long-term growth potential could be a profitable move in…

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FTSE 100 watch: I’d buy these 5 UK shares to double my money in the new bull market

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could outperform other UK shares in a new bull market. I think they're worth buying…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these 7 UK shares today and hold them forever

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I think these UK shares could deliver impressive returns in a likely stock market rally. I’d buy them today and…

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How I’ll find the best dividend stocks for 2021

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Buying dividend stocks with high yields, affordable payouts and long-term growth potential could be a sound income investing strategy, in…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and Terry Smith to find the best UK shares to buy now

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The task of finding the best UK shares to buy now could be made easier by listening to the views…

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These cheap UK shares have dived in 2020. I’d buy them today!

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These cheap UK shares could benefit the most from a likely stock market recovery after their extremely disappointing performances in…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d invest £1k a month in UK shares to retire with a million

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A plan to invest £1k a month in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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I’d spend £5k right now on these 5 cheap dividend-paying UK shares to make a passive income

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Buying these cheap dividend-paying UK shares could produce a relatively attractive passive income in 2021... and in the coming years.

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Why today’s top stock picks could soar in 2021

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The low prices of today’s top stock picks could mean that they offer capital appreciation potential in 2021 and in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to double the State Pension

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Investing money regularly in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large retirement nest egg. It may even double the…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d invest £50 a week in UK shares to make a £13,000 passive income

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Investing money regularly in UK shares could lead to a far more generous passive income in retirement than offered by…

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These cheap UK shares have surged 20%+ in a month. I’d buy them in an ISA today

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These cheap UK shares could offer further growth potential after their recent gains. I’d buy them in an ISA today…

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How I’d make a passive income with cheap dividend stocks

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Cheap dividend stocks could offer a generous passive income in my view. Here’s how I’d build an attractive risk/reward income…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares in this stock market rally

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I think buying dirt-cheap UK shares today could be a strong means of capitalising on a likely long-term stock market…

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Stock market recovery: 3 things UK investors should know now

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A stock market recovery may have taken hold in recent weeks. But there are a few things UK investors should…

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How I’d turn cheap shares into a lasting income stream

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Buying a diverse range of cheap shares that have reliable and growing dividend payouts could lead to a lasting passive…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy UK shares in an ISA like Warren Buffett to get rich

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Buying UK shares in an ISA using a similar approach to that of Warren Buffett could lead to high returns…

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Stock market recovery: how I’d invest £1k today to double my money

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I think that using the stock market recovery to double a £1k investment could be a realistic aim for investors…

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How I’d earn a passive income from UK shares for the price of a coffee each day

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I think making a passive income from UK shares may be possible, even with limited investments made on a regular…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are selling these 3 UK shares. Should I sell too?

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Is now the right time for investors in these UK shares to follow their peers and sell ahead of what…

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Forget gold: I’d buy today’s top stock picks to get rich and retire early

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Today’s top stock picks could offer superior returns than gold over the long run. They could help an investor to…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in UK shares today to double my money

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I think investing £20k in UK shares could produce 100% returns over the long run. Here’s how I’d achieve that…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in cheap dividend-paying UK shares to make a passive income

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Investing regularly in cheap dividend-paying UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large passive income over the long run, in…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 to make a million

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These UK shares offer an impressive long-term growth outlook in my view. They could even allow an investor to make…

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What are the best cheap UK shares to buy now?

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I think these stocks are among the best cheap UK shares to buy now. They could deliver impressive returns in…

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Stock market rally: 5 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA today and hold forever

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Buying and holding cheap UK shares ahead of a likely long-term stock market rally could be a profitable move, in…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to find the best UK shares to buy now

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Following Warren Buffett’s advice could increase an investor’s capacity to identify the best UK shares to buy now, in my…

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How I’d start earning passive income from UK shares in 2021 with £250 a month

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Earning a passive income from UK shares in 2021 could be more realistic than many investors realise. Here’s how I’d…

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The FTSE 100 is at its highest for nine months. I’d buy these UK shares now

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I think there are numerous FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buying opportunities available today. These UK shares could deliver long-term growth.

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