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Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996 that was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a freelancer. 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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd invest in value shares to make a million

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Buying a diverse range of high-quality value shares could be a sound means of generating a portfolio valued in excess…

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How to invest

Forget gold. I'd follow these 3 steps to capitalise on a stock market rally

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Buying a diverse range of cheap, high-quality companies could be a sound means of capitalising on a stock market rally,…

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Share Market News

3 steps I'd take to unearth the top shares to buy in February 2021

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The top shares to buy in February could be those companies with solid financial positions, low valuations and recovery potential.

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Dividend Investing

Don't 'save' for retirement! I'd invest $500 a month in shares for a $25,000 passive income

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Saving money for retirement may lead to a disappointing nest egg due to low interest rates. Buying shares regularly could…

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Growth Shares

Are value or growth shares best to buy for 2021?

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Will growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and in the coming…

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⏸️ Income

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap dividend shares for a passive income

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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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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap stocks right now and hold them to 2030

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Investing money in cheap stocks today could lead to impressive returns over the next decade – especially on a relative…

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Value Investing

No savings at 40? I'd use the Warren Buffett and 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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Cheap Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

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Investing money in dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could produce higher returns than buying gold,…

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Value Investing

Here's how I'd invest in shares today to achieve financial freedom

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A strategy to invest in shares today could lead to high returns in the long run. It may even provide…

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Share Market News

Forget Bitcoin! I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in cheap shares to retire rich

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Following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying cheap shares could be a better way to build for retirement than investing money…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'd invest in dividend shares to make a passive income for life

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I think that investing money in dividend shares could lead to a relatively high and growing passive income over the…

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Best Shares

How I'd identify the best shares to buy now for the next decade

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Here’s how I’d unearth the best shares to buy for the long term during what is an uncertain period for…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market rally: why I'd invest today to achieve financial freedom

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Investing money in shares today could allow an investor to capitalise on a likely long-term stock market rally. This may…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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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⏸️ Investing for Income

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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Share Market News

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

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

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⏸️ Famous Investors

Is Warren Buffett already planning for the next market crash?

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Warren Buffett’s vast cash position suggests that he is continually ready to capitalise on the next stock market crash, in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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

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Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth prospects in 2021, in…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 steps I'd take today to make passive income and never work again

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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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Passive income investors: How I'd invest in dividend stocks in 2021

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Investing in a diverse range of dividend stocks with defensive characteristics could be a sound means of obtaining a passive…

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Value Investing

Stock market rally: are there any shares that could double my money in 2021?

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Taking a long-term view of shares may allow an investor to more easily capitalise on a sustained stock market rally,…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How I'd find the best shares to buy now

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Focusing on company fundamentals and assessing the outlook of specific industries may lead to finding the best shares to buy…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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

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Buying cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and in the long run, in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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 cheap dividend stocks could be a sound strategy over the…

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find cheap shares to buy right now

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Focusing on unloved sectors with tough near-term outlooks could be a means of finding cheap shares to buy right now.

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Best Shares

What are the best shares to buy now for 2021?

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The best shares to buy now could be those companies with solid financial positions, competitive advantages and long-term growth potential,…

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⏸️ Income

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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Cheap Shares

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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⏸️ Dividends

Why I think a growing passive income is the key to financial freedom

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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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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

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

| Peter Stephens

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

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Value Investing

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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Share Market News

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 lack of passive income potential from…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

Why I'd follow Warren Buffett's simple advice in the next stock market crash

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Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying high-quality companies at low prices could be very profitable in the next stock market crash.

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Share Market News

Why I think today's cheap dividend stocks can double in the next 10 years

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Buying today’s cheap dividend stocks could lead to impressive returns due to their low valuations and increasing popularity.

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REITs

How I'd invest in REIT stocks to earn a passive income

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Investing money in a diverse range of REIT stocks while they trade at low prices could be a means of…

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Share Market News

No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? I'd buy dividend shares for a passive income

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Investing money in dividend shares today could lead to a growing passive income over the long run – even from…

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Share Market News

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

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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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ASX outlook
Share Market News

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 they offer capital appreciation potential in 2021 and in the…

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Value Investing

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

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The 2020 stock market crash could provide a buying opportunity in my opinion. It could improve an investor’s long-term outlook.

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