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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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Value Investing

Stock market crash part 2: why investor fear could create buying opportunities

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Investor caution regarding a potential second stock market crash could mean there are undervalued stocks available, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd start preparing for the next stock market crash today

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The next stock market crash could provide buying opportunities for investors in my opinion. Preparation may help an investor to…

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Share Market News

How I'd find the best shares to buy before this window of opportunity closes

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Buying the best shares available today while they trade at low prices could lead to high returns in the long…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

How Warren Buffett's strategy can help investors to capitalise on a market crash

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Following Warren Buffett’s logical approach could lead to improving long-term returns after a stock market crash, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy and hold cheap dividend stocks for the next 10 years

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Cheap dividend stocks could offer a potent mix of a generous passive income and impressive capital returns over the long…

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Value Investing

Market crash 2.0: why a market sell-off can help an investor to get rich and retire early

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A second stock market crash could lead to more attractive valuations. Long-term investors may be able to capitalise on them…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap shares before this window of opportunity closes

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Buying cheap shares now could be a shrewd move due to their long-term capital growth potential relative to other mainstream…

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How to invest

Market crash 2.0: how I'd prepare for the next market sell-off

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The next market crash could create buying opportunities for long-term investors in my opinion. Preparing now could be a shrewd…

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Share Market News

How high-yield dividend stocks can help an investor to retire rich

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Buying high-yield dividend stocks can provide impressive total return and help an investor build a surprisingly large retirement portfolio.

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Worried about the next stock market crash? Here's why I'd still buy the best stocks today

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Buying the best stocks today could be a profitable long-term move in my opinion – even with the threat of…

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Share Market News

How high-yield dividend stocks could make a generous passive income

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High-yield dividend stocks could offer a more attractive passive income than other popular assets that grow over the long term,…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 steps to find top dividend stocks to buy in November 2020

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Dividend stocks with affordable shareholder payouts, solid finances and sound business models may be among the most appealing opportunities in…

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Share Market News

3 key things I'd do in the next stock market crash

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Taking a long-term view, diversifying and buying companies with wide economic moats could be sound moves in the next stock…

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Value Investing

Stock market crash: can you get rich from buying cheap stocks in 2020?

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Purchasing cheap shares after the stock market crash could produce high returns in the long run. Therefore, now could prove…

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Share Market News

Why I'd stop saving and start buying dividend stocks today to retire early

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Dividend stocks could offer higher returns than savings accounts in my view. They may also deliver stronger growth in the…

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Value Investing

Stock market crash: 3 reasons why I'd buy cheap shares today to get rich

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Buying cheap shares after the market crash could lead to high returns in the long run in my view. They…

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Share Market News

Why I would buy and hold cheap shares today

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Buying cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could lead to high returns. As such, now could…

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Gold

Forget the gold price! I'd buy crashing shares to retire early

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Crashing shares have long-term recovery potential in my view. They could outperform other popular assets such as gold.

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Share Market News

Market crash 2020 alert: Buying today's cheap stocks could make you a million

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Buying cheap stocks today after the market crash may lead to high returns in my view. It could even increase…

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Value Investing

Want to make a million in the next market crash? I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy bargain shares

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Following Warren Buffett’s lead and buying cheap shares after the next market crash could lead to high returns. It could…

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Share Market News

Why investing money in the best shares at cheap prices can help you to make $1 million

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Buying the best shares after the market crash could allow you to access low valuations. Over time, they may improve…

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Value Investing

Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

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The 2020 stock market crash may prove to be a rare buying opportunity for long-term investors. Taking advantage of it…

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Share Market News

3 steps to make a passive income after the market crash

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The market crash could present opportunities to make a worthwhile passive income that grows faster than inflation in the coming…

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Value Investing

No savings at 40? I'd follow Warren Buffett's tips today to retire rich

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I think Warren Buffett’s advice could help you to build a surprisingly large retirement nest egg – even from a…

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Share Market News

Lazy landlords: why I'd buy REITs to make a passive income

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Buying REITs today could lead to a relatively high passive income. They may also provide diversity and long-term growth potential…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

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

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The potential for a second stock market crash means that following Warren Buffett’s tips could be a sound move. It…

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Share Market News

3 simple steps I'd take to find the best shares to buy right now

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Finding the best shares to buy today could be a worthwhile use of your time. It may lead to higher…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

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

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A second stock market crash could be ahead. Planning for it now could allow you to maximise your returns over…

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Share Market News

How investing money in bargain shares could help you to get rich and retire early

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Buying bargain shares today could lead to impressive returns over the long run. It could even help to bring your…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Why I'd follow Warren Buffett and capitalise on once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunities

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Following Warren Buffett’s lead and taking advantage of rare buying opportunities could lead to high long-term returns in my view.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why today's cheap shares could soar in a post-pandemic world

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Buying cheap shares today could be a profitable move in the long run. Low prices plus major stimulus packages may…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

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The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a passive income with just $100 a month

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Making a generous passive income from dividend shares in older age may be possible through a regular modest investment, in…

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Gold

Forget gold! How I'd find the best shares to build a fortune after the stock market crash

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The stock market crash could present buying opportunities. Here’s how I’d find the best shares that can outperform the gold…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash: How I'd find cheap shares to buy today to make $1 million

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Buying cheap shares after the stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns in my view. They could help…

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Cheap Shares

Why today's bargain shares can grow rapidly during the 2020s

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Buying today’s bargain shares could lead to high returns over the long run. As such, now could be the right…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy the best bargain shares right now

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Buying the best bargain shares today may prove to be a very profitable move. They could deliver a successful recovery…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd start investing after the stock market crash

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Starting to invest money in a diverse range of cheap shares after the stock market crash could be a profitable…

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares to get rich

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Following Warren Buffett’s lead and buying cheap shares could be a profitable move. It may lead to higher returns than…

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find top cheap stocks to buy in October 2020

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Buying cheap stocks after the market crash could lead to impressive returns in the long run. Here’s how I’d go…

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