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: how I’d invest £5,000 right now in UK shares

2 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in UK shares with sound strategies and strong market positions could allow an investor to capitalise on a…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in an ISA now?

2 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying the best UK shares in an ISA could lead to high returns in the long run. Here’s how I’d…

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Why I’d buy and hold cheap dividend stocks in 2021

2 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth prospects in…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares now to make a passive income

2 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap UK shares now could be a better means of making a passive income in retirement compared…

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FTSE 100 shares: how I’d invest in cheap UK shares in 2021 to treble my money

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap UK shares from across the FTSE 100 could lead to high returns in 2021. Over the…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method in 2021 to achieve financial freedom

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

This year may be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s advice. It could enable an investor to achieve…

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Best UK shares to buy now: I’d invest money in these 5 stocks to achieve financial freedom

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They may even increase an…

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Best shares to buy now: how I’d invest £20k in UK shares in 2021 to double my money

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing £20k in UK shares today could produce high returns in the long run. Buying the best shares now could…

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How I’d make a growing passive income with cheap dividend stocks in 2021

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

I think buying a range of cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use to double the State Pension with £100 per month

1 January, 2021 | Peter Stephens

Investing money on a regular basis could lead to a growing passive income that doubles the State Pension over the…

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Best shares to buy now: I believe these FTSE 100 shares could double my money

31 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think these five companies may be among the best shares to buy now. They could offer higher returns than…

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FTSE 100: 5 cheap UK shares for 2021 I think could double my money

30 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think these five FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money, and may even deliver 100%+ returns over…

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Stock market recovery: I’d invest £500 a month in cheap shares to make a million

30 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing modest amounts in cheap shares on a regular basis could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio in the stock…

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I’d invest £25 a week in cheap shares for a passive income in retirement

29 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing small amounts regularly in cheap shares could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement, in my opinion.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to make a passive income

29 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares now could produce a relatively reliable passive income that grows at a fast pace over the…

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How I’d find must-own cheap shares in the new bull market

28 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares for the new bull market could be a profitable move, in my view. Here’s how I’d go…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to make a £20,000 passive income from dividend shares

28 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares on a regular basis could lead to a passive income that improves an investor’s long-term…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £5 per day to achieve financial freedom

27 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Achieving financial freedom via a passive income may be a more achievable goal than many investors realise, in my opinion.

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How a stock market recovery could boost my chances of making a million

26 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

A stock market recovery could mean improving investor sentiment and stronger economic conditions, in my view. This may make it…

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How I’d build a portfolio to make a passive income from dividend shares

26 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think buying a diverse range of high-quality dividend shares could lead to an impressive passive income over the long…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s tips to retire on a growing passive income

25 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s tips could lead to a larger retirement portfolio, which can lead to a generous passive…

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The 2020 stock market crash: 3 steps I’d take to buy the best shares now

24 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think today’s best shares could offer capital appreciation potential as a stock market recovery takes hold following the 2020…

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5 UK shares I’d buy for 2021 that I think could TREBLE my money!

24 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think buying these five UK shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could even deliver…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £1m with cheap UK shares

23 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing even modest sums of money regularly in cheap UK shares can produce a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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Market crash 2020: I’d buy today’s cheap stocks to retire early

23 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Buying today’s cheap stocks following the 2020 market crash could lead to higher returns over the long run, in my…

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Stock market crash 2020: how I’d capitalise on a rare chance to get rich

22 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think the 2020 stock market crash could provide a buying opportunity. It could improve an investor’s long-term outlook.

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I’d buy these 5 UK shares now to start earning passive income in the stock market recovery

22 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

These five UK shares could offer an attractive passive income when part of a diverse portfolio that benefits from a…

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Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap stocks?

21 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains…

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How I’d earn a passive income that covers 100% of an annual wage

21 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in shares over the long run could be a sound means of earning a passive income that fully…

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3 steps I’d take to buy cheap shares to make once-in-a-lifetime profits

20 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap shares could lead to once-in-a-lifetime profits, in my view. Here’s how I’d find the best stocks…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month to make a million

20 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing in shares instead of holding cash could be a faster means to make a million from a modest monthly…

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3 reasons why I’d buy UK shares now to get rich in the stock market recovery

19 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in a diverse range of UK shares could produce high returns in a long-term stock market recovery, in…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to retire early

19 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s long-term approach and buying high-quality stocks at low prices could lead to early retirement, in my opinion.

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£250 a month to invest? Here’s how I’d start earning passive income today

19 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I believe that investing modest amounts in UK dividend shares could lead to a growing passive income for those like…

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Want to make a million in the next market crash? I’d use these 3 Warren Buffett tips today

18 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s methods may lead to higher long-term returns in my view. They may even allow an investor to…

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How I’d start earning passive income from UK shares in the stock market recovery

18 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Buying UK shares with high yields and dividend growth potential now could be a sound means of making passive income…

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Stock market crash: are there warning signs of a stock market bubble set to burst?

18 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Could the stock market bubble turn into a stock market crash? Or do UK shares continue to offer the prospect…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares today and hold them forever

17 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap UK shares today could be a far more profitable move than saving money for retirement while interest rates…

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Why I’d invest money in the best shares at cheap prices to retire early

17 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

I think investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over…

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How I’d invest in UK shares in 2021 to double my money

17 December, 2020 | Peter Stephens

Investing money in UK shares in 2021 could produce high returns. They may even double in value over the long…

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