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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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I’d buy UK shares with 4%+ dividend yields in an ISA now and hold them for 10 years

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Investing money in UK shares with 4%+ dividend yields could offer a high passive income and capital growth potential, in…

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Financial freedom: why I think a growing passive income is the key

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A generous passive income that grows at a relatively fast pace could provide a significant amount of financial freedom, in…

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3 steps I’d take when buying UK shares now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

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Buying UK shares with solid financial positions, growth strategies and wide margins of safety could lead to higher returns in…

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Here’s how I’d find the best shares to buy now to make a growing passive income

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Buying shares with low dividend payout ratios, sound strategies, and improving earnings prospects could be a means of making a…

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3 steps I’d take today to make passive income on giving up work

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Buying a diverse range of dividend shares could produce a large passive income in the long run that ultimately replaces…

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Stock market recovery: is it too late to find cheap shares to buy right now?

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I think it is still possible to find cheap shares to buy even after the stock market recovery. However, diversification…

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How I’d aim to make a 100% return investing in FTSE 100 shares

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Doubling an investment in FTSE 100 shares is unlikely to be an easy task. However, a long-term view and a…

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Why I’d use the Warren Buffett method when investing money in UK shares

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Following Warren Buffett’s method does not guarantee success. However, it could lead to higher returns in the long run, in…

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I’d drip-feed £500 a month into the best shares in this stock market rally

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Investing money in the best shares on a regular basis could lead to high returns as a long-term stock market…

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3 of the best shares I’d buy now in an ISA to make a passive income

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These three companies could offer a generous passive income in 2021 and beyond. They could be among the best income…

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How I’d unearth top share picks to buy today to make a million

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Buying today’s top share picks could produce high returns in the long run. They may even increase an investor’s potential…

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Why I’d buy and hold cheap dividend stocks to make a passive income

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I think that seeking to make a passive income from purchasing cheap dividend stocks could be a sound strategy over…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy the best shares now in an ISA to retire in comfort

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Investing in the best shares now via an ISA could produce relatively high returns. They could lead to a greater…

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Looking for the best shares to buy now? I’d take these 3 simple steps today

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Focusing on company track records and strategies could be a sound means of finding the best shares to buy now,…

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£1k to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to double my money investing in shares

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Using Warren Buffett’s investment principles could lead to higher returns when investing in shares than those offered by the wider…

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Passive income investors: how I’d make £1,000 a month without working

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Buying high-quality dividend shares at cheap prices could lead to high returns in the long run, as well as a…

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£200 a month to invest? I’d make a passive income for life by investing in shares

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Investing in shares on a regular basis could produce a surprisingly large nest egg, and passive income, over the long…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares in an ISA to retire in comfort

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These FTSE 100 shares could offer long-term capital appreciation potential in a stock market rally after a challenging period.

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Why I’d buy and hold cheap dividend stocks for more than just a passive income

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Cheap dividend stocks could deliver high capital growth due to their low prices and the lack of passive income potential…

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No savings at 40? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares to earn a passive income

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Investing money regularly in UK shares over the long run could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement.

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now to double my money

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These five shares could offer long-term capital appreciation potential. As such, they may be among the best shares to buy…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d find the best UK shares now to make a 100% return

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Investing money in the best UK shares now could produce high returns. It may even double an initial investment over…

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Stock market recovery: I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

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Buying dirt-cheap shares now could lead to high returns in the long run. They may benefit from a likely stock…

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Forget cash, buy-to-let and Premium Bonds. I’d buy UK shares now in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Investing money in UK shares through a Stocks and Shares ISA could produce higher returns than cash, buy-to-let, or Premium…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to earn a passive income for life

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Investing modest amounts of money in high-quality shares on a regular basis could lead to a growing passive income over…

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3 UK dividend shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA now to make a passive income

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These UK dividend shares could offer an impressive passive income in 2021 and beyond. They could be worth buying in…

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Stock market rally: 5 UK shares I think could help me to make a million

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I think these five UK shares could perform in a long-term stock market rally. They could deliver high returns that…

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How I’d find the best UK dividend shares to buy now for a passive income

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The best UK dividend shares to buy now could offer a generous passive income that is well covered by profit…

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Forget gold! I’d buy UK shares now to double my money in the stock market rally

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The recent stock market rally could mean buying UK shares is a better means of obtaining 100%+ returns than gold…

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How I’d find the best UK shares to buy now to make a million

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Assessing industry growth prospects, competitive advantages and price levels could be useful in identifying the best UK shares to buy…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method to get rich

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Following Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s investment strategy could lead to high returns in the long run – even from…

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5 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA now and hold until 2030

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These five cheap UK shares could deliver impressive long-term returns. They could be worth buying and holding over the coming…

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Is Warren Buffett already planning for the next market crash?

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Warren Buffett’s vast cash position suggests he's continually ready to capitalise on the next stock market crash, in my opinion.

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to double it with UK shares

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Doubling an initial investment through buying UK shares could be a more realistic prospect than it first appears. Here’s how…

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How I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to make a passive income from UK shares

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Warren Buffett’s focus on buying high-quality stocks at cheap prices could produce a resilient and growing passive income from UK…

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What are the best dividend shares to buy now for a passive income?

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The best dividend shares to buy now are likely to be financially sound and have growth potential that leads to…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now to make a million

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Buying dirt-cheap shares could be a sound means of making high returns in the long run. A number of shares…

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Forget gold! I’d buy these 5 UK shares now and hold them forever

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These five UK shares could offer higher return potential than gold over the long run. They could be worth buying…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have dived in the last year. I’d buy these cheap shares now

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These FTSE 100 stocks could offer long-term share price recovery potential after what has been an extremely challenging year.

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Stock market rally: I think these FTSE 100 stocks are the best shares to buy now

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These FTSE 100 shares could deliver high returns in the stock market rally. As such, I think they could be…

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