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Regan Pearson

Foolish analyst/writer Regan Pearson has been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012. An analyst by trade and a Fool by heart, he revels in giving the numbers meaning and translating them into practical, actionable advice for investors. Regan subscribes to the Foolish philosophy finding and buying shares in great businesses that can grow and reinvest at high rates of return to compound wealth for decades to come. He is a graduate in management and finance, with a particular interest in personal finance, investment psychology and New Zealand dual-listed stocks.

Recent Articles

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5 timeless investment lessons from Santos Ltd

| Regan Pearson

When the price of oil fell in 2014, Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) was caught out. Here’s how the company survived.

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3 things investors get wrong about XERO FPO NZX

| Regan Pearson

It is easy to underestimate the simple characteristics that make XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) a potentially formidable company

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Is it finally time to buy Santos Ltd shares?

| Regan Pearson

Could LNG producers like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have finally turned a corner?

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One big reason to sell your Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares today

| Regan Pearson

I like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), but its moat is slowly being eroded away as the world changes.

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3 reasons the Xero FPO NZX share price is skyrocketing

| Regan Pearson

Will the XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price continue to climb higher?

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Big dividend shares are dead: Here's what to do now

| Regan Pearson

The plummeting Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is a sign of a the big shift out of dividend focused…

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Is a market crash coming in 2018?

| Regan Pearson

For many investors the next crash will be their first. Here’s how to get prepared.

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A tech investor's guide to the red-hot New Zealand tech stocks

| Regan Pearson

Is it time to buy red hot NZ tech stocks like XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK)?

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The secret value offered in Woodside Petroleum Limited's dividend payout

| Regan Pearson

Are investors missing the true value behind Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) dividend?

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3 quick and dirty tips to buy a winning energy company

| Regan Pearson

How will Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) fund growth their growth?

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3 things every oil and gas investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Why the price of oil is rising and what it means for companies like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos…

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3 dumb investing rules I live by

| Regan Pearson

How to avoid losers like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE).

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Chart: the 5 ways Wesfarmers Ltd makes money

| Regan Pearson

Ever wanted to know how much Kmart makes for Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)? Now you know!

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Dividend review: Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Regan Pearson

Can Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) sustain it’s juicy 4.4% dividend yield?

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Should Telstra Corporation Ltd investors buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd instead?

| Regan Pearson

Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) the safe haven Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) investors need?

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2 top healthcare companies I'm watching like a hawk

| Regan Pearson

Demand for healthcare just keeps growing and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) keeps growing with it.

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The secret behind Amcor Limited's insane 69% return on equity

| Regan Pearson

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) produces insane returns on equity. Is that enough to make it a buy?

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2 top growth ideas from reporting season

| Regan Pearson

I see strong prospects for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML).

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Regan Pearson

Rising gold price helps gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) to huge full year result. Should you buy?

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3 things every gold investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) keep winning for investors?

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Should you buy Evolution Mining Ltd shares after today's record profit?

| Regan Pearson

Record production helps gold miner Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) to a huge full year result. Should you buy?

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One massive reason to buy Crown Resorts Ltd shares today

| Regan Pearson

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has built up a serious cash pile. Here’s what it means for investors.

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3 no-brainer shares I would sell today

| Regan Pearson

Here’s why I would consider selling QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX:FBU).

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Dividend battle: Crown Resorts Ltd v SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited-Ord

| Regan Pearson

Which dividend payer should you buy today, Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) or SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) dividend?

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3 no-brainer stocks to buy today

| Regan Pearson

Here’s why I would consider adding XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) to my portfolio today.

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Here's the secret behind Cochlear Limited's monster returns

| Regan Pearson

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price could be volatile this week.

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4 reasons why the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd share price may be a buy

| Regan Pearson

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) has the hallmarks of a great long-term investment

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August is make-or-break for Vocus Group Ltd

| Regan Pearson

It’s make or break time for Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC). Here’s what you have to know today.

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4 companies to dump from your portfolio today

| Regan Pearson

Do you understand the risks of companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?

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Here's why I'm watching CSL Limited like a hawk this week

| Regan Pearson

I’m getting excited by the pull back in shares of healthcare darling CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), but is it a buy?

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No, I don't own bitcoin and here's why

| Regan Pearson

I see your bitcoin hype, and raise you the earnings growth of XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and fully franked dividend…

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3 little known companies I'm watching like a hawk

| Regan Pearson

Earnings season is coming and smart companies like EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) could surprise investors.

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Is Airbnb about to crush this great dividend stock?

| Regan Pearson

I’ve been pondering hotel operator Mantra Group Ltd (ASX: MTR) in the face of Airbnb. Is it doomed?

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5 great ways to blow your huge 2017 bonus

| Regan Pearson

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) worth your hard earned end of financial year bonus?

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Here's why I just sold Senex Energy Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) is a great company, so what's the problem?

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The only investing secret you need to know

| Regan Pearson

Do you have strong, cash compounding machines like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) in your portfolio?

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3 investment red flags new investors should know

| Regan Pearson

What to look out for when companies like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) start reporting

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Chart: the 3 ways Vocus Group Ltd makes money

| Regan Pearson

How does Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) really make its money?

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Here's why I'm so excited about Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) could well be the next CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)

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Make more money investing by avoiding these 5 risks

| Regan Pearson

Serious risks still faced by Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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