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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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2 dividend stocks I’m running a mile from

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Jon Smith notes down two dividend stocks he thinks carry high risk at the moment, based on the outlook for…

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Why the stock market in 2023 could offer me once-in-a-generation returns

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Jon Smith talks through why the lacklustre stock market returns from 2022 actually represent an opportunity for him now.

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How I’m making my life easier for 2023 with these passive income ideas

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Jon Smith outlines some passive income ideas from growth stocks and dividend payers to set himself up for the coming…

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3 ways I can boost my 2023 profits by listening to Warren Buffett

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Jon Smith explains how Warren Buffett's simple investment strategy, compounded by patience, should be able to help him for 2023.

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I’m looking for cheap UK stocks. Here are two I like right now

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Jon Smith talks through two cheap UK stocks that have low P/E ratios and that have fallen over the past…

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The Aston Martin share price jumped 19% last week. What’s going on?

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Jon Smith explains why the Aston Martin share price has been rallying over the past month and why it could…

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My top 8 investment funds for 2023

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Jon Smith explains his favourite investment funds for the New Year, including options for income and capital growth.

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These 2 income stocks could help pay my mortgage

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Jon Smith talks through how income stocks with dividend yields above 5.5% could help him counter the cost-of-living crisis.

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Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares now for 2023

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Jon Smith points to several reasons why he isn't keen to buy Rolls-Royce shares as we head into 2023, despite…

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This well-known UK share is down 75% this year. Time to buy?

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Jon Smith runs over a household UK share that has endured a terrible year and asks whether 2023 could be…

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What would it take for the Cineworld share price to explode in 2023?

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Jon Smith talks through measures -- including restructuring and a potential buyout -- that could help the Cineworld share price.

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Here’s my biggest investing mistake from the stock market this year

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Jon Smith talks through a huge missed opportunity in not buying a growth share from the stock market at the…

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How a high-yield income portfolio could boost my annual returns by 20%

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Jon Smith shows how by allocating even a small portion of his money to high-yield stocks he could potentially increase…

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3 FTSE directors who have been buying up their company shares this month

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Jon Smith runs over three recent FTSE director dealings, including a director and two CEOs purchasing stock in their companies.

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Could investing in the FTSE 100 make me a millionaire within a decade?

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Jon Smith outlines his strategy with both FTSE 100 growth and income stocks that could give him a shot at…

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I think these are the 10 best shares to buy for 2023

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Jon Smith outlines his best shares to buy for the coming year including healthcare providers and manufacturing firms.

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett in buying these top stocks

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Jon Smith runs through three of the top stocks that Warren Buffett has owned for several years and explains why…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

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Jon Smith reviews two growth stocks with a large presence in the UK that he thinks could struggle with the…

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What could happen to the Shell share price if oil hits $100 again?

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Jon Smith is thinking hard about the potential appreciation of the Shell share price, based on the oil price rallying…

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How I’m building a second income from top dividend shares

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Jon Smith outlines how he's using some of his money each month to build a second income that could grow…

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Is NIO stock really a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

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Jon Smith compares NIO stock to other electric vehicle manufacturers to see whether it's the best value play for him…

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3 ways I’ll jump on a market crash in 2023 to make passive income

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Jon Smith talks through ways he can use lower share prices to boost his dividend yield, helping to increase his…

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Here’s my Stocks & Shares ISA wishlist for 2023

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Jon Smith outlines eight companies that he's jotted down to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA before the April…

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Is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy Credit Suisse shares?

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks now could be a good time to start building an investment in Credit Suisse…

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Here’s how I can use Lloyds shares for passive income in 2023

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Jon Smith runs through the 4.62% dividend yield on Lloyds shares and explains his positive outlook for the stock.

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Why did this FTSE 100 company soar 26% in November?

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Jon Smith reviews the JD Sports share price performance, given the fact that the FTSE 100 stock was a top…

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This FTSE 100 income stock has an 18.5% yield. What’s the catch?

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Jon Smith explains why a top income stock has such a high yield and how scratching below the surface reveals…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy these top growth stocks in December

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Jon Smith runs through two US-listed growth stocks that he feels have been battered too much over the course of…

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How I’d take advantage of a stock market crash in 2023

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Jon Smith explains why a stock market crash could happen next year, but also, if it does, how he can…

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I’m following this Warren Buffett technique to create generational wealth

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Jon Smith looks at how Warren Buffett picks his value stocks and how he can copy this to build his…

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How I’d target £50k in passive income from just a dozen stocks

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Jon Smith explains his portfolio idea of owning just a dozen stocks focused on passive income generation to beat the…

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How drip-feeding £400 a month into the FTSE 100 could make me £200k

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Jon Smith explains how the economic cycle works and why this can help him build his wealth over time via…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’m keen on these 2 high-yield income stocks

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Jon Smith outlines why he's targeting high-yield income shares despite the added risk that's normally associated with them.

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5 ideas to supercharge my Stocks & Shares ISA in 2023

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Jon Smith runs through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including IPOs, the energy sector, and banking dividends.

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With no savings at 50, I could make lifetime passive income using this idea

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Jon Smith explains how he'd still be able to generate passive income for retirement even when getting started later in…

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Why I’m buying UK shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

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Jon Smith explains why he feels the stock market is in an attractive place now and how this translates to…

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Why I see recession-protection value in the Unilever share price

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Jon Smith explains why he sees value in the Unilever share price at current levels, based on its role as…

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2 under-the-radar penny stocks I think have big potential

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Jon Smith writes about two penny stocks that have caught his eye in the property space. He thinks they could…

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4 ways the stock market could be impacted by the Autumn Statement

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Jon Smith outlines how he thinks the recent measures announced by the Chancellor today could impact the stock market.

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 22% in a month! Should I buy now?

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Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the pop higher in Rolls-Royce shares, but isn't convinced that this is the point…

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