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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

Share Market News

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

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Investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over the long…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'll find the best dividend stocks for 2021

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

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Share Market News

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 can produce a surprisingly large portfolio, in my view. From it, a substantial passive income…

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Share Market News

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

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Starting to plan for a second stock market crash may be a sound move, in my opinion. Here’s how I’d…

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Cheap Shares

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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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

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

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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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Share Market News

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, in my opinion. They could help…

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Cheap Shares

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

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

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Share Market News

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

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Buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains in a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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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Retirement

I'd invest $25 a week in cheap shares for a passive income in retirement

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

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd use the stock market crash to buy cheap shares to get rich

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It is still possible to buy cheap shares after the stock market crash, in my view. I’d rather buy them…

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Cheap Shares

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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⏸️ Famous Investors

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

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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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Retirement

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

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

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⏸️ Famous Investors

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

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'd replace my entire wage with a passive income from dividend shares

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Buying a diverse range of dividend shares with affordable payouts and growth potential could offer an attractive passive income, in…

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Best Shares

3 steps I'd take today to find top stock picks for 2021

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Analysing a company’s competitive position and the size of its economic moat can increase an investor’s chances of finding top…

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Investing Strategies

$250 a month to invest? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into $1m

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A strategy that aims to invest modest amounts regularly in high-quality shares at cheap prices could produce a surprisingly large…

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Cheap Shares

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

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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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Value Investing

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

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

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Value Investing

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd follow Warren Buffett's advice after the stock market crash

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Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying high-quality shares at low prices after a stock market crash could lead to higher returns…

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Share Market News

How I'd find top growth shares to buy at cheap prices in December

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Investing money in top growth shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to impressive returns over the long run, in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy high-yielding dividend shares today for passive income

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High-yielding dividend shares offer a relatively attractive passive income outlook, in my view. They may also produce impressive capital returns.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find top stock picks at cheap prices for December

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Unearthing top stock picks that trade at cheap prices could be a profitable move in the long run, in my…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market crash: I'd drip-feed money into cheap shares to make a million

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Buying cheap shares on a regular basis after the stock market crash could produce high returns in my view. It…

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Share Market News

Why the threat of stock market crash 2 could be an opportunity to buy cheap shares

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Investing money in cheap shares today could lead to high long-term returns. Investors may have already priced in the threat…

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Value Investing

Forget Bitcoin and gold's rising prices! I'd invest money in crashing shares to retire rich

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Investing money in crashing shares could produce higher returns than buying Bitcoin or gold. The stock market’s recovery could help…

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⏸️ Income

No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? Here's how I'd make a growing passive income

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Investing money in cheap shares could lead to a surprisingly large retirement portfolio. It may enable you to obtain a…

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$1 million with fireworks and streamers, millionaire, ASX shares
Share Market News

Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare chance to make a million

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Buying cheap shares in the next stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns. It may even help you…

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Value Investing

Forget retiring early with Bitcoin! I'd invest money in bargain shares today to get rich

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Investing money in bargain shares could lead to higher long-term returns than holding virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in my…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a reliable passive income with cheap dividend stocks

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Buying cheap dividend stocks could be a sound means of making a robust passive income that grows over the long…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Don't waste the stock market crash! I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to profit from it

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Following Warren Buffett’s strategy after the stock market crash could lead to relatively high long-term returns in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Stock market crash: why the best high-dividend-yield shares can help you retire early

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Buying high-dividend-yield shares after the stock market crash could lead to high returns that improve your prospects of retiring early.

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How to invest

3 reasons why I'd invest money in blue-chip shares at today's prices

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Buying blue-chip shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to relatively high returns over the long run in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why long-term investors shouldn't fear a second market crash

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A second stock market crash could prove to be a rare buying opportunity for long-term investors in my opinion.

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Value Investing

The next stock market crash is never far away. I'd still buy cheap shares today

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I think that buying cheap shares now could produce high long-term returns despite the ongoing threat of another stock market…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy the best dividend shares today

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The best dividend shares could offer more than just a relatively high passive income. The stock market crash has caused…

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Share Market News

I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to get ready for stock market crash round 2

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Warren Buffett’s long-term focus and preference for high-quality companies could help investors to prepare for the next stock market crash.

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Value Investing

Is now the time to be buying crashing shares at cheap prices?

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Crashing shares could experience further declines in the short run. However, I think they can deliver impressive returns in the…

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