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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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Are investment trusts worth the hype?

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Jon Smith explains some of the characteristics that make investment trusts appealing for him as a potential investor.

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No savings? I’d buy these income shares to build up my money

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Jon Smith explains why he'd use income shares to help build up his savings, along with some examples of stocks…

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4 no-brainer stocks to buy for chunky dividends in July

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Jon Smith outlines some of the stocks he's looking to buy for the upcoming month that pay out above average…

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Am I missing something about Royal Mail shares?

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Jon Smith scratches his head at the continued fall in Royal Mail shares and tries to find out what's going…

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2 top UK shares I’d buy for July with £600

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Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite UK shares that he wants to buy with free cash in the coming…

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3 ways I can make passive income in a falling stock market

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Jon Smith writes about several methods he's going to implement to boost his passive income potential if the market falls.

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Down 82% in a year, are ASOS shares the right buy now?

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Jon Smith considers the drastic fall in ASOS shares over the past year, but notes why he thinks it could…

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How I’m positioning my Stocks & Shares ISA for a stock market recovery

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Jon Smith explains his reasoning behind the actions he's taking (and not taking!) at the moment in his Stocks and…

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

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If Jon Smith had bought Tesla shares a year ago, he'd be in profit. But he has some concerns for…

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3 ways I’m protecting my FTSE 100 stock portfolio right now

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Jon Smith writes about several different ways he's trying to plan for the future to try to make his FTSE…

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Recession ready! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks for tough times

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Jon Smith explains some of his favourite options for defensive FTSE 100 stocks that he's thinking of adding to his…

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3 events that could cause the Lloyds share price to explode higher

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Jon Smith runs through several key events over the course of the summer that could provide a spark for the…

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2 hot income stocks to buy for July

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Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite income stocks at the moment that he wants to buy for future dividends.

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Are Aviva shares the best dividend option in the FTSE 100?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the generous dividend yield on Aviva shares and asks whether it's the best buy…

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Why I think income shares are best even as interest rates increase

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Jon Smith points out why income shares should offer him a better risk/reward ratio than alternative options at the moment.

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Should I buy more Deliveroo shares at 86p?

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Jon Smith considers whether he should buy more Deliveroo shares given the 66% fall over the course of the past…

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5 top shares to buy now in the stock market dip

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Jon Smith points out a handful top shares that he might buy now from areas including finance and utilities.

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How I’d invest £1,000 in penny stocks today

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Jon Smith writes about how he would invest his money in penny stocks at the moment, balancing both the risk…

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2 recession stocks I’d buy if the UK hits trouble

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Jon Smith runs through two of his favourite defensive recession stocks that he thinks could help him if things turn…

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Could the Helium One (HE1) share price roar higher this year?

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Jon Smith explains why speculation about future prospects could push the Helium One (HE1) share price higher, but risks still…

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Are Royal Mail shares the best bargain buy in the FTSE 100?

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Jon Smith considers whether the fall in Royal Mail shares over the past year warrant buying now as an undervalued…

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When will the IAG share price finally stop falling?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the reasons behind the falling IAG share price, but reasons why further losses could…

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I’m investing £250 a month to aim for £5,000 in passive income. Here’s how!

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Jon Smith sets his sights on enjoying passive income for the future and explains what he needs to do now…

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My 4-step plan to get my Stocks & Shares ISA back in the black

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Jon Smith is taking several steps to tackle the slump in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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3 ways Warren Buffett handles a falling stock market

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Jon Smith is paying attention to some classic Warren Buffett quotes as he thinks about about investing in falling markets.

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I’d invest £500 in these undervalued UK stocks right now

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Jon Smith explains why he wants to invest in these two UK stocks that he thinks are great value plays…

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2 top growth stocks that I think could shoot higher

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Jon Smith talks through two top growth stocks that have been trodden down in recent months that he thinks could…

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How I’m trying to make five figures annually in passive income

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Jon Smith highlights how he can use high-dividend-yield stocks to achieve £10,000 in passive income a year.

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3 ways I could make money from the FTSE 100 this year

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Jon Smith talks through several different ways that he's going about trying to make profit from the FTSE 100.

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3 of my top stock market bargains to buy with £100 each

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Jon Smith talks through a few of the stock market bargains that he's considering at the moment based on recent…

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3 reasons why the Cineworld share price could roar back this summer

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks the Cineworld share price could benefit from upcoming financial results and big movie releases.

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Is it boom or bust time for Rolls-Royce shares?

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Jon Smith explains both sides of the outlook for Rolls-Royce shares and offers his personal opinion on which he prefers.

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Is the Woodbois share price heading to 10p?

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Jon Smith revisits the Woodbois share price after it has showed resilience in the short term, to see if another…

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I’d target these top income shares for a juicy 10.6% yield

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Jon Smith outlines several top income shares that could work out to give him a dividend yield above 10% at…

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3 stocks that could help the Scottish Mortgage share price

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks some of its largest holdings could help the Scottish Mortgage share price move higher.

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With £750, I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

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Jon Smith runs through two of his favourite UK shares to buy today, with one from the property space and…

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Are Lloyds shares recession-proof?

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Jon Smith mulls over the current state of the bank and looks at whether he thinks Lloyds shares would be…

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How I’m using dividend stocks to try and turn £2k into £4k

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Jon Smith explains how he's aiming to double his money by using dividend stocks to reap passive income.

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3 ways I’m buying the dip in top UK shares

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Jon Smith explains a few different ways that he's trying to buy top UK shares at the right time when…

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2 juicy penny stocks with growth potential to buy now!

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Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite penny stocks that he believes could be set for a move higher.

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