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Jon Smith

Jon is an experienced private investor from London. He specializes in macroeconomics with his articles often incorporating the state of the economy into specific stock recommendations.

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Here’s how I’d use £500 a month to create passive income investments

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Jonathan Smith explains his idea of using dividend shares via regular investment amounts to create passive income built up over…

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The Glencore share price is up 10% already this week. What’s going on?

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Jonathan Smith explains why the Glencore share price is pushing significantly higher despite the broader FTSE 100 index falling this…

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I think these FTSE 100 stocks look cheap after yesterday’s crash

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After a mini crash so far this week, Jonathan Smith points out a couple of FTSE 100 stocks he thinks…

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3 UK growth stocks I’d buy now

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Jonathan Smith reviews Greggs, Entain and Ocado Group as several UK growth stocks he's thinking of buying at the moment.

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I’d invest £1,000 in these top UK dividend stocks for passive income today

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Jonathan Smith looks at stocks within financial services and utilities that he believes make up the top UK dividend stocks…

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The Greggs (GRG) share price jumped 15% on strong results. Should I buy the shares now?

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With sales moving closer to 2019 levels and more stores opening, Jonathan Smith digests the latest update and offers his…

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Here are my top stocks to buy now for my 2021 Stocks and Shares ISA

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Jonathan Smith runs through his favoured growth and dividend stock picks that he could buy for his Stocks and Shares…

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Peloton shares: is it just a fad or is this a trend I should get on board?

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After the rally in Peloton shares in the past year, Jonathan Smith looks to see whether this can be sustained…

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Despite positive results, I’m sceptical about the Aston Martin share price. Here’s why

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Even with revenue growth and better cash flow, Jonathan Smith is still concerned about the Aston Martin share price due…

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Why I’m planning on investing £200 a month in UK growth stocks right now

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By aiming to target UK growth stocks and building up a portfolio via regular investments, Jonathan Smith is aiming to…

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The Superdry share price rockets 16% higher today! What’s going on?

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After a trading update for the full-year, the Superdry share price has shot higher despite revenue falling. Jonathan Smith investigates…

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2 potential upcoming UK IPOs that I’m keeping an eye on

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Jonathan Smith runs through BrewDog and Starling Bank as two potential upcoming UK IPOs that he's keeping an eye on…

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1 reopening stock to buy now that I think has flown under the radar

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks residential landlord Grainger could outperform this year, and ranks it as a top stock…

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3 ways I’d invest £600 right now

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Whether looking to invest now for capital growth or dividend income, Jonathan Smith outlines three different ways he'd look to…

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Here are 2 top dividend stock picks I think are ESG-investing-friendly

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Jonathan Smith explains his potentially surprising picks of AstraZeneca and British American Tobacco as ESG investing stocks that pay a…

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ESG investing: 3 of the smartest ways for me to get involved right now

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Jonathan Smith outlines what it means for a company to be ESG-friendly and how ESG investing strategies could help him…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice I’m using to try to become an ISA millionaire

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Jonathan Smith looks over advice from legendary investor Warren Buffett and sees how long-term thinking can help him to become…

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Passive income investing: 3 common mistakes I’m trying to avoid

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Jonathan Smith explains several common mistakes regarding passive income investing via dividend stocks, and what he can do to avoid…

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Which are the highest dividend yield stocks to buy right now?

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Running through Hammerson and Diversified Oil & Gas, Jonathan Smith shows it pays to be careful when targeting the highest-yielding…

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The Darktrace share price shoots up 40%, but there’s more to this IPO than meets the eye

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With another keenly watched IPO earlier this week, Jonathan Smith explains why the Darktrace share price jump is a little…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in May

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Jonathan Smith runs through Aviva and Rio Tinto. They're two FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks are well positioned for…

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UK banking stocks: Investec shares jumped 30% in April! Should I buy now?

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After a stellar April, Jonathan Smith looks at Investec and asks the question as to whether it's the top UK…

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The HSBC share price rises on strong results. Could this spark a larger rally?

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After moving higher on results today, the HSBC share price could easily continue to rise in 2021, in the opinion…

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UK penny stocks: 2 things I look for before deciding to invest

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would look at the financials and the shareholder information of any UK penny stock before…

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Deliveroo shares are down 42% since the IPO. Is it becoming a bargain buy?

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With Deliveroo shares continuing to tumble, Jonathan Smith argues that the company is quickly becoming undervalued and should be looked…

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The IMI share price rocketed over 10% higher today. Could it explode further?

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After a positive trading update, the IMI share price has shot higher today. Jonathan Smith takes a look at the…

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Short on time? Here’s how I’d pick UK dividend stocks to buy now with just 1 hour of work

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Even though it's preferable to spend plenty of time picking UK dividend stocks for passive income, Jonathan Smith shows how…

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Which are the best UK shares to buy now for my ISA?

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Jonathan Smith talks through stocks in property and mining as some of his best shares to buy in the particular…

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The British pound (GBP) is rallying. Here’s how it’s impacting FTSE 100 stocks

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FTSE 100 stocks are being negatively impacted by the rise in GBP. Jonathan Smith explains why this is the case,…

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Cheap UK shares: here’s where I’d put £1,000 to work right now

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Which are some of Jonathan Smith's favourite sectors right now to find cheap UK shares he can invest in? Read…

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Here are 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that I think have sustainable payouts

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Jonathan Smith runs through Schroders and Severn Trent as two FTSE 100 dividend stocks that he feels can be banked…

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After spiking 10%, the Manchester United share price has slumped. Here’s what I’d do now

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After news of the ESL falling through, the Manchester United share price has dropped. Jonathan Smith looks to see if…

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3 ways to use dividend shares with sustainable payouts to make £1,000 a month

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Jonathan Smith talks through different ways he could invest via dividend shares to reach his goal of making four figures…

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2 ways the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the reopening economy

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When looking at the civil aerospace and defence divisions, Jonathan Smith thinks the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares now as a future potential dividend star?

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After the recent resumption of the dividend, Jonathan Smith looks at the historic yield and thinks Lloyds shares could be…

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Investing in IPOs: what Deliveroo, Coinbase and Kanabo shares have taught me

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Jonathan Smith reviews some of the recent IPOs, and talks through the key points of what made him buy, or…

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Here are my 2 top reopening stocks to buy now. I think they could soar this year!

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Jonathan Smith thinks Burberry and Auto Trader Group are two good examples of reopening stocks to buy right now, and…

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Passive income investing: 2 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett

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Looking at Warren Buffett's thoughts on longevity and risk helps Jonathan Smith to formulate a better passive income investing strategy.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now if I had £1,000 to invest

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Jonathan Smith mixes things up with a conservative engineering company and a US hedge fund star's fund as two stocks…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock with a 6% yield that I’d buy right now

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Jonathan Smith checks out Legal & General as a FTSE 100 dividend stock that looks sustainable as an investment after…

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