Peter Stephens, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Annual Reports: Useful or Useless?

July 1, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Do annual reports help investors, or hinder their progress?

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Why Special Dividends Are Set To Become More Popular

June 17, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Special dividends may become rather more common in future. Here's why.

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3 Reasons Why Shares Beat Other Assets

June 17, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why investing in shares could be a better idea than buying other assets.

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Is Valuing A Stock A Waste Of Time?

June 16, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you focus on a company's quality, rather than its valuation?

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Should You Forget Capital Gains And Just Focus On Dividends?

June 15, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are dividends more important than capital gains in the long run?

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Why Being A Contrarian Investor Could Boost Your Returns

June 14, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Going against the investment 'herd' could be a shrewd move.

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How To Guard Your Portfolio Against Political Risk

June 13, 2017 | Peter Stephens

With political risk on the rise, now could be a good time to take action to overcome it.

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Do Dividend Track Records Matter?

May 31, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should investors pay attention to a company's dividend track record?

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This Activity Could Be Destroying Your Investment Returns

May 30, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Avoiding this activity may lead to higher returns and less effort in the long run.

Investing

Why Investors Should Check This Before Buying Any Shares

May 27, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on these items could lead to less risk and higher returns in the long run.

Why This Measure Is More Important Than Profitability

May 26, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why profitability may not matter all that much.

How Does Diversification Reduce Risk?

May 26, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could diversification improve your portfolio performance?

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This Is The Best Way To Make A Million

May 25, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how to generate a seven-figure sum in the long run.

Dividend Stocks

How to Maximize Your Income Returns

May 25, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how to improve your portfolio's dividend yield and growth.

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Why Company Management Can Be the Difference Between Success and Failure

May 24, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why focusing on company management could be an important consideration for Foolish investors.

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Is Warren Buffett Just Plain Lucky?

May 23, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Has the Sage of Omaha benefited from more luck than the average investor?

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Why High Debt Can Equal High Rewards

May 22, 2017 | Peter Stephens

High balance sheet leverage can be a good thing in the right circumstances.

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Is Value Investing the Riskiest Investment Strategy?

May 21, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Value investing has been a hugely popular and successful investment strategy for decades. Proponents of value investing include Benjamin Graham…

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Is a Global Financial Crisis Just Around the Corner?

May 19, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you sell shares ahead of a potential crash?

Dividend Stocks

Is Dividend Investing Old-Fashioned?

May 15, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are other investment styles more appropriate in a fast-paced investment world?

This Ratio Could Predict a Stock’s Future Dividend Growth

May 12, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on this ratio may make a major difference to your income return.

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3 Investment Lessons Learned Already in 2017

May 6, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These three lessons have been thrust to the fore in 2017.

This Ratio Could Be Key to Your Investment Performance

May 4, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on this number may offer surprisingly strong investment returns in the long run.

Investing

2 Dividend Danger Signs

April 12, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two warning signs could help you to avoid financial losses in future.

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What’s the Best Way to Value a Company?

April 11, 2017 | Peter Stephens

How can you determine whether a company's shares offer fair value or not?

Investing

Is This the Biggest Threat to Dividends?

April 11, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could this factor hurt future dividend growth for all companies?

Investing

Why These Dividends Are the Most Valuable

March 27, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why risk could be just as important as reward when it comes to dividends.

Investing

Is Time Running Out to Grab Dividend Stocks?

March 25, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are the yields on offer today unlikely to still be around over the medium term?

Investing

Will Bonds Be Hotter Than Income Stocks in 2017?

March 24, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should income investors turn to bonds rather than dividend shares this year?

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How to Become a Successful Dividend Investor

March 22, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you could profit from income investing.

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Is 4% the Minimum Yield Income Investors Should Aim for?

March 21, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you only invest in shares yielding 4% or more?

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Dividend Investing vs. Growth Investing

March 20, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you focus on dividend investing or search for capital growth?

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Is This Warren Buffett’s Greatest Strength?

March 13, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is this the reason why Warren Buffett is the most successful investor of all time?

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Is a Global Trade War Inevitable?

March 12, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is the world set to move away from globalisation and free trade?

Investing

3 Mistakes All Investors Make

March 11, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These three errors are commonplace among investors.

Why Income Investing Is Vastly Underrated

March 9, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Buying income stocks is not as popular as it perhaps should be.

Investing

Will 2017 See a Global Property Meltdown?

February 27, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are property prices about to slump?

Investing

Why These Stocks Are Set to Be the Winners in 2017

February 22, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These stocks could be the top performers this year.

Why All Investors Should Focus on This Number

February 21, 2017 | Peter Stephens

This ratio could identify investment opportunities for long-term investors.

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Does Age Really Matter When it Comes to Investing?

February 20, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are older investors likely to be more successful than younger investors?

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