Peter Stephens, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Why I look for more than just a high yield when buying UK dividend shares

6 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

High yields may be important, but they are not all that matter when investing money in UK dividend shares, in…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks from my ‘best shares to buy now for a passive income’ list

6 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 stocks could offer a worthwhile passive income, in my view. They could be among the best…

Why I think Warren Buffett is right to believe a market crash is always coming

6 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead in planning for the next market crash could be a profitable long-term move, in my opinion.

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Why I’d avoid overvalued stocks and buy cheap UK shares in this stock market recovery

6 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying UK shares at prices that undervalue their prospects could be a sound move in this stock market…

I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks may be among the best UK shares to buy in an ISA today

6 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These three FTSE 100 stocks appear to offer positive long-term growth prospects relative to many UK shares, in my opinion.

3 reasons why I’d buy UK shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

5 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

A Stocks and Shares ISA can offer a simple, low-cost and tax-efficient means of investing in UK shares in 2021,…

3 reasons why I’d buy stocks now and aim to hold them forever

5 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

An investment strategy that seeks to buy stocks now and hold them for the long term could be more profitable…

Why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in this stock market rally

5 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 shares could offer a potent mix of capital growth and a passive income in the current stock market…

Stock market recovery: why I’d buy and hold good value UK shares

5 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying good value UK shares could lead to impressive returns over the long run in a stock market…

How I plan to make a passive income by investing in UK dividend stocks

5 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in UK dividend stocks that offer high yields and the potential for a growing passive income could be…

3 key signs I look for when investing in UK dividend shares

4 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing in UK dividend shares can carry significant risks. Here’s how I go about trying to reduce, but not eliminate,…

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Stock market rally: 2 UK dividend shares I’d buy now to make a passive income

4 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think these two UK dividend shares could offer a relatively generous passive income over the coming years.

Why I’d buy cheap dividend shares for a passive income

4 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Cheap dividend shares could offer a route to a generous and growing long-term passive income in retirement, in my opinion.

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Here’s why I’d invest £10k in dirt-cheap UK shares today

4 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap UK shares could be a profitable long-term move despite ongoing threats to growth, in my opinion.

Will the FTSE 100 encounter a stock market crash after its 30% rise since March 2020?

4 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 has risen sharply since the 2020 stock market crash. Does this mean there's a higher chance of…

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I’d still buy UK shares for a passive income despite 2020 dividend cuts

3 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

UK shares continue to offer a relatively attractive passive income, despite declines in dividends paid last year, in my opinion.

3 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now with £3k to invest

3 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

These three UK shares could offer long-term growth potential. They could be worth buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

Stock market recovery: 3 steps I’d take to earn a passive income right now

3 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying a diverse range of higher-yielding dividend shares with solid financial positions could produce an attractive passive income.

Why I won’t forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

3 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially sound businesses in 2021,…

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2 reasons why I’d invest in UK shares right now

3 February, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Low valuations across a wide range of FTSE 350 sectors could make UK shares a sound investment destination, in my…