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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."

Recent Articles

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Should I buy 280 shares in these income stocks for chunky dividends?

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Jon Smith finds several income stocks that he thinks could provide him with reliable and healthy dividends over the coming…

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4 of the smartest stock market investment ideas I have right now

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Jon Smith reveals his favourite investment ideas for next year, focusing on what's hot now and what could do well…

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Should I buy renewable energy stocks now?

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Jon Smith explores renewable energy stock options for both growth and income and explains where his focus is right now.

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If interest rates hit 4.5%, what could happen to the Lloyds share price?

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Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument regarding the impact that higher rates will have on the Lloyds share…

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How I’d invest £400 a month to maximise my passive income potential

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Jon Smith explains how he'd try to squeeze the most out of his spare cash by stock-picking to try and…

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3 reasons why I’m tempted to buy NIO shares

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Jon Smith explains the reasons, including a potential shift in China's Covid-19 policy, why NIO shares have caught his eye.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Cineworld shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Jon Smith runs the numbers when it comes to the performance of Cineworld shares and tries to clarify the future…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares now for chunky dividends in 2023?

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Jon Smith identifies some of the FTSE 100 shares that he's thinking about buying before year end for their income…

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I was wrong about Ocado shares. But here’s why I’m still not going to buy

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Jon Smith notes the 39% rally in Ocado shares in the past month but explains why a large part of…

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The Sareum share price is down 40% in a month. What’s going on?

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Jon Smith takes note of the sharp move lower in the Sareum share price but scratches his head at the…

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Warren Buffett owns these 6 stocks. Should I copy him?

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Jon Smith reviews some of the top stocks that Warren Buffett currently owns and compares his own viewpoint on them.

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If the stock market drops, here’s what I’d snap up with £400

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Jon Smith runs through his game plan for some spare cash if we see the stock market diving lower in…

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Are Rio Tinto shares worth snapping up with a 12.5% dividend yield?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the very high dividend yield currently on offer when buying Rio Tinto shares and…

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here’s how I’d target £650 a month for lifetime passive income

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Jon Smith explains why upside potential from dividend stocks makes them far more appealing to him than a Cash ISA…

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2 juicy dividend shares I’m eyeing up for November with £500

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Jon Smith explains two dividend shares that he likes from mining and property that could do well as we head…

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What on earth’s going on with the Premier African Minerals share price?

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Jon Smith talks through the surge in the Premier African Minerals share price and the progress at the exciting lithium…

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Investing in these 6 stocks could make me £1,000 in monthly passive income

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Jon Smith outlines the dividend stocks he has on his mind that he thinks have the potential to generate him…

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What on earth’s going on with the Woodbois share price?

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Jon Smith explains some of the recent movements in the Woodbois share price and flags up the perils of a…

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After jumping 21% in a week, is now the time to buy Netflix shares?

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Jon Smith reviews the Q3 results and the impact it had on Netflix shares, before making a conclusion about whether…

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2 bargains I can spot with the FTSE 100 below 7,000 points

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Jon Smith thinks he can take advantage of the fall in the FTSE 100 by picking up some stocks that…

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With a 5% dividend yield, are Lloyds shares perfect for my income portfolio?

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Jon Smith notes that the yield on Lloyds shares has now reached 5%, with the potential to increase further, in…

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No savings at 50? I’d tee up passive income for retirement via dividend gems

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Jon Smith explains how he'd build his way to a retirement pot with passive income, even if he reached 50…

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If these 2 things happen, I’ll snap up Rolls-Royce shares

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Jon Smith outlines a couple of areas of improvement he wants to see before buying Rolls-Royce shares as the stock's…

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Why it’s so hard to convince myself to buy Aston Martin shares

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Jon Smith explains why he feels there's a disconnect between the movement in Aston Martin shares and the core business.

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Warren Buffett has billions in Apple shares. Here’s why I disagree with him

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Despite his admiration for Warren Buffett, Jon Smith explains one particular problem he has with the legendary investor's current portfolio.

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Hunting for stock market gems? Here are 2 ways I find them

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Jon Smith reveals ratios related to debt and cash flow that he's using to try and find good options to…

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What comes next for Tesco shares,100p or 300p?

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Jon Smith considers whether Tesco shares are most likely to head higher or lower from the current share price after…

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I’d buy these top growth stocks that are down over 40% in a year

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Jon Smith digs around and find two growth stocks that have fallen sharply in value and that he feels are…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Jon Smith runs the numbers and looks back on the performance of Amazon shares, as well as eyeing up the…

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5 dividend stocks yielding 8.8% on average that I’d buy for 2023

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Jon Smith talks through some dividend stocks with juicy yields from asset management and property that he's considering.

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International Distribution Services shares plummet on Royal Mail news. Should I buy?

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Jon Smith reviews the latest trading update and considers whether the move downwards in rebranded Royal Mail shares is justified.

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Here’s how I can make the average UK salary via passive income

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Jon Smith explains how he can invest in both dividend and growth stocks now in order to make sizeable passive…

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How I’d invest £1,000 like Warren Buffett (using his own words)!

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Jon Smith takes pieces of advice directly from Warren Buffett and applies them to how he should be investing at…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks to help me retire before 60

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Jon Smith notes the strong move in the bond markets recently, but explains why he feels that FTSE 100 stocks…

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I’d buy 960 shares in this FTSE stock for £120 in passive income

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Jon Smith talks through his FTSE stock pick that he feels is a smart buy to pick up passive income…

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How to turbocharge my Stocks & Shares ISA for dividend income

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Jon Smith explains several ways that he's trying to increase the income he makes from his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Why I think the Glencore share price could hit decade highs before year end

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks the Glencore share price has the potential to continue to push higher this year…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy that are down more than 25% in a year

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Jon Smith talks through two cheap shares that, in his opinion, could be ideas to buy and hold for gains…

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No savings at 30? I’d act on these 3 tips from Warren Buffett

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Jon Smith explains how a lack of savings need not stop him from investing profitably by copying Warren Buffett.

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I was right about the TUI share price. Here’s what I think happens next

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Jon Smith talks through the movements in the TUI share price over the past few weeks and explains why his…

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