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Jon Smith

Jon is an experienced private investor from London, having been in markets for well over a decade. He has contributed over 2,000 articles for The Motley Fool since 2019. Regarding investing style, he specializes in macroeconomics with his articles often incorporating the state of the economy into specific stock recommendations. He is a big advocate of the thoughts expressed by Benjamin Franklin in that "an investment in knowledge pays the best interest."

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Investing Articles

A second income of £8k a year for £250 a month? Here’s how!

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Jon Smith explains how he can get set up for dividends in Q4 with the aim of making a chunky…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 45? I’d buy these 2 income shares to turbocharge progress

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Jon Smith talks through two income shares for October he likes, with both offering high yields of around 8%.

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Investing Articles

3 ways to prepare a Stocks & Shares ISA for the next bull market

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Jon Smith explains how he'd manage his cash flow and tidy up an existing Stocks & Shares ISA in order…

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Growth Shares

Why the ASOS share price rose today despite the poor results

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Jon Smith explains why the ASOS share price didn't fall despite lower customer demand shown in the latest trading update…

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Dividend Shares

If I invest in the entire stock market, how much passive income could I make?

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Jon Smith looks at the potential yield from buying an entire index for income, but explains why being selective in…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested in Tesla shares at its IPO, here’s what I’d have now

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Jon Smith has been considering the performance of Tesla shares since 2010. But after their remarkable move higher, do they…

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Investing For Beginners

4 reasons why the FTSE 100 is on the cusp of a bull market

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Jon Smith puts the naysayers to one side and lays down several reasons why the FTSE 100 could be ready…

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Investing Articles

What to watch for with Rolls-Royce shares ahead of the big Q4 event

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Jon Smith flags up three key points that he's marked down for the Capital Markets day that could impact Rolls-Royce…

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Growth Shares

Why the JD Sports share price could accelerate to 200p

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Jon Smith runs through the latest JD Sports Fashion results and explains why the outlook could help to materially boost…

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Investing For Beginners

3 shares to buy that can benefit from rising interest rates

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As the Bank of England meets again, Jon Smith highlights several shares he'd like to buy that aren't suffering the…

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Investing Articles

At a 36% discount, is this the best FTSE 100 value stock right now?

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Jon Smith writes about a large-cap value stock he's found hiding in plain sight that's sitting at a 36% discount…

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Charticle

Is the BT share price undervalued? Here’s what the charts say

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Jon Smith takes a look at three different charts to try and understand whether the BT share price is good…

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Growth Shares

Ocado Group shares are up 80% in 3 months. Was I wrong about the stock?

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Jon Smith swallows his pride and explains why Ocado Group shares have shot higher recently, but why investors need to…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend stocks yielding above 7% that aren’t banks or miners

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Jon Smith looks at some lower-profile choices of dividend stocks to include in a portfolio with above-average dividend yields.

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Investing Articles

One UK stock to join HSBC in the £100bn club

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Jon Smith reveals the UK stock that he believes has the most potential in the FTSE 100 to reach a…

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Dividend Shares

How to target 10% from dividend stocks for high passive income now

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Jon Smith explains that generating a high yield from dividend stocks is possible if done correctly, offering high passive income…

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Investing For Beginners

Can I buy ARM shares as one of the biggest IPOs ever launches today?

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Jon Smith previews the IPO of ARM shares and explains why it's best to be careful about buying within the…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d buy 11,260 shares in these stocks for hundreds in monthly second income

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Jon Smith reveals five stocks that he believes could set him up for hundreds of pounds in dividends as a…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock has a P/E ratio of 2.62! Should I buy?

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Jon Smith explains why he is cautious about this FTSE 250 stock, which has such a low price-to-earnings ratio, given…

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Investing For Beginners

Doing these 5 things could land me a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

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Jon Smith explains five practical but strategic points he believes will enhance the returns on a Stocks & Shares ISA.

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Investing For Beginners

£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d use FTSE 100 stocks to try and double it

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Jon Smith explains how he'd take £10k and try to double it in the next decade via a mix of…

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Growth Shares

Why the ASOS share price looks cheap at 400p

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Jon Smith considers how the ASOS share price looks good value due to its business financials and notes other savvy…

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Investing Articles

I’d fill an empty ISA with these high-yield stocks to supercharge my gains

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Jon Smith explains why high-yield stocks are appealing for investors right now and how he can identify the ones to…

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Investing Articles

A 30% growth rate? Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2024/25

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Jon Smith calculates the dividend forecast for BP going forwards and notes how it could be a smart buy for…

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Investing For Beginners

3 reasons to consider buying the Apple stock dip now

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Jon Smith notes the China headlines impacting Apple stock, but argues that there are several reasons why this is actually…

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Growth Shares

Warren Buffett tripled his net worth in his 40’s. Here’s how I could too

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Jon Smith goes back to the 1970's and tracks some of the factors that helped Warren Buffett to make smart…

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Investing For Beginners

Which will be worth more in 2030, Barclays or Lloyds shares?

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Jon Smith reviews Barclays' and Lloyds' shares that currently have similar market-caps, but explains which one he feels could pull…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s an ultimate beginner portfolio for £10k of annual passive income

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Jon Smith gives a full breakdown of how he'd go about building a passive income stock portfolio from a standing…

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Growth Shares

2 bargain FTSE 100 shares under £3 right now

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Jon Smith reviews two FTSE 100 shares that he believes are cheap for different reasons and that could rally over…

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Growth Shares

What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

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Jon Smith reviews the recent company updates regarding drill progress and points out why the Helium One share price has…

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Growth Shares

Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently at 52-week lows?

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Jon Smith presents reasons for and against buying the stock of a well-known FTSE 100 company with a struggling share…

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Investing Articles

Why the abrdn share price plummeted 29% in August

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Jon Smith writes about the sharp fall in the abrdn share price and points out two main factors that contributed…

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Investing Articles

3 seriously underrated investment trusts to consider buying

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Jon Smith runs through investment trust ideas, ranging from US small-caps to privately-listed companies, all of which he thinks could…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap income stocks under £2 right now

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Jon Smith identifies two income stocks he feels look cheap below £2 and that both have dividend yields around the…

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Investing Articles

How I’d build the ultimate beginner portfolio with £5k and 9 FTSE shares

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Jon Smith splits up his theoretical £5k into areas targeting growth, income and wild card picks, all from the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy an 8% yield share or a growth stock with a 50% potential gain?

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Jon Smith weighs up whether it's better for him to invest in a high potential return from a growth stock,…

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Dividend Shares

How to turn a stock market crash into passive income paradise

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Jon Smith notes down the risks that a market crash presents, but also how it can be a great opportunity…

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Growth Shares

Why Nvidia shares could be overvalued right now

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Jon Smith explains that even though he's a big fan of Nvidia shares in the long run, he thinks the…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy these 7 stocks due to be promoted to the FTSE 250?

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Jon Smith reveals the likely contenders to be promoted next week to the FTSE 250 and mulls over what to…

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Growth Shares

Lloyds shares to 80p? Here’s what the top bank analysts are forecasting

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Jon Smith reviews the current forecast for Lloyds shares from the other major banks, including the rationale behind it.

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