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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

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

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Unearthing the best stock picks for October may be a challenging task due to economic uncertainty. However, it could produce…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 simple steps I'd take to find top income stocks to buy in October 2020

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Buying income stocks now could lead to high returns in the long run. Here’s what I’d look for when searching…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy income stocks in October

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Buying income stocks after the market crash could produce relatively high dividend returns. It may also lead to impressive total…

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Value Investing

I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap stocks after the market crash to make a million

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Buying cheap stocks after the market crash may enable you to benefit from a likely long-term stock market recovery.

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Value Investing

Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare opportunity to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks in a second market crash could lead to high returns in the long run that improve your…

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Value Investing

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy crashing stocks today to make a million

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Buying crashing stocks could lead to higher returns in the long run than other assets such as gold and Bitcoin,…

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Value Investing

Don't waste stock market crash round 2! I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to get rich from it

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Using Warren Buffett’s strategy to buy high-quality stocks at cheap prices could allow you to benefit from a second market…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Stock market crash: how I'd make a growing passive income with dirt-cheap dividend shares

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Buying dirt-cheap dividend shares after the market crash could enable you to generate a growing passive income in the coming…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market crash part 2: how I'd capitalise on buying opportunities to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best cheap shares regularly after a second market crash could be a sound means of generating high returns…

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Value Investing

No savings at 50? I think these tips can help you retire early with stocks

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Buying a diverse range of cheap stocks for the long term after the market crash could help you to retire…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd invest today after the worst stock market crash in 10 years

| Peter Stephens

The stock market crash could present buying opportunities for long-term investors relative to other mainstream assets, in my opinion.

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd sell gold to buy dirt-cheap stocks today

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Selling gold to buy dirt-cheap stocks after the 2020 market crash could lead to higher long-term returns in my opinion.

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Value Investing

Market crash 2020: why this could be a once-in-a-lifetime investing opportunity

| Peter Stephens

This year’s market crash has left some high-quality stocks trading at low price levels that could lead to high returns…

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Share Market News

Money to invest today? I'd follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead could help to improve your chances of retiring early despite the threat of a second stock…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd start planning for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

Readying yourself for a potential second stock market crash could be a shrewd move that improves your long-term return prospects.

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Value Investing

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I think dirt-cheap stocks can make you rich

| Peter Stephens

The recent market crash means there are a number of dirt-cheap stocks available. They could offer higher returns than gold…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Market crash 2020: 3 stock warning signs to watch out for

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding companies with these three weaknesses after the market crash could help to improve your portfolio returns in my opinion.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy the best stocks after the market crash

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Using Warren Buffett’s strategy to buy the best stocks could help you to generate high long-term returns after the market…

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy dirt-cheap stocks instead of taking advantage of the surging gold price

| Peter Stephens

Dirt-cheap stocks offer better value for money and greater long-term return potential than defensive assets such as gold, in my…

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Cheap Shares

Why the 2020 market crash could be your chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today could allow you to benefit from a recovery after the 2020 market crash. Doing so may…

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Share Market News

I'd use Warren Buffett's tips to capitalise on a second stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could provide further buying opportunities for investors. Using Warren Buffett’s tips could help you to…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap stocks today before the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Purchasing cheap stocks today could lead to high long-term returns despite the threat of another stock market crash, in my…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Warning: I'd start preparing for stock market crash round 2 today

| Peter Stephens

A number of risks could mean that a second stock market crash is ahead. However, this could also represent a…

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Share Market News

Investing in cheap stocks today can help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater return potential than other mainstream assets. As such, they could help you to retire early.

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Share Market News

I'd take these 3 steps to get ready for another stock market crash

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A second stock market crash cannot be ruled out despite the recent rebound in share prices. Here‘s how you can…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash 2020: 3 reasons why you can still make a million

| Peter Stephens

Low valuations and recovery potential from the stock market crash could mean that it’s not too late to make a…

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Share Market News

How I'd find the best bargain shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unpopular sectors that offer growth potential may enable you to find the best bargain shares to buy right…

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How to invest

3 steps I'd take today to make a million in the next market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think that preparing for the next stock market crash today could help you to obtain a seven-figure portfolio in…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market recovery 2020: how you can make a million from buying cheap shares

| Peter Stephens

History suggests that a long-term stock market recovery is likely following the recent market crash. Buying cheap shares today could…

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Share Market News

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy crashing stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

Crashing stocks could offer lower risk and higher long-term returns than other popular assets such as gold and Bitcoin in…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I think the stock market will recover after this pandemic

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares now could lead to long-term gains due to the recovery potential of the stock market.

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⏸️ Investing

Why I'd buy cheap shares despite the threat of another stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares today could be a shrewd move for long-term investors despite the threat of a second market crash.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find cheap stocks to buy in today's market

| Peter Stephens

Unearthing the most attractive cheap stocks after the market crash could improve your portfolio’s returns in the long run, in…

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 steps I'd take when investing in today's volatile stock market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Focusing your capital on financially-sound businesses and diversifying across multiple sectors could help you to make a million in a…

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⏸️ Best Investors

Worried about a second stock market crash? I'd start investing like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing style could help you to overcome and even benefit from a second stock market crash in…

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Share Market News

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy cheap stocks after the market crash to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks with long-term growth potential could offer higher returns after the market crash than Bitcoin and gold in my…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market crash: why I'd grab this rare chance to buy cheap shares

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of cheap shares today after the recent market crash could boost your long-term financial prospects, in…

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Share Market News

3 lessons I've learned about investing from 2020

| Peter Stephens

The unforeseen volatility across the stock market means that all of us are likely to learn a number of lessons…

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd start planning for stock market crash part 2 today

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A second stock market crash could occur, which may mean that starting to plan ahead for it could be a…

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Cheap Shares

Forget the housing market! I'd buy cheap stocks today

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer less risk and higher return potential over the long run than the housing market, in my…

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