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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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5 ways I’d invest in cheap UK stocks right now for my ISA

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Jonathan Smith looks into ways to take advantage of cheap UK stocks without taking on too much risk.

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Is the Aston Martin share price a bargain after the stock market crash?

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After losing two-thirds in value this year, the Aston Martin share price is starting to look undervalued in the eyes…

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The Tullow Oil share price rose over 20% yesterday! Should I buy right now?

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Despite the rally yesterday in the Tullow Oil share price, Jonathan Smith thinks it may be short-lived and doesn't feel…

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Barclays vs Lloyds: Which British stock currently offers me best value to invest in?

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Jonathan Smith compares Barclays and LLoyds and weighs up which British stock he'd prefer to invest in at the moment,…

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3 reasons why I’m still positive on the Boohoo share price, despite the 15%+ fall yesterday

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Jonathan Smith explains why he is still positive on the Boohoo share price, with investors having bought the dip on…

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If I had £1,000, what would be the best shares to buy now for my ISA?

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Jonathan Smith surveys the lie of the land and picks some stocks that he feels are the best shares to…

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Here are 2 top British stocks that I think could get a Brexit bounce

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Jonathan Smith outlines top British stocks of Tesco and Rightmove as potential beneficiaries from a Brexit bounce early next year.

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3 ways I could make a million from investing despite the UK being in a recession

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By looking for negative correlations and income for the long-term, investors can still look the make a million from investing…

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Is the IAG share price too cheap for ISA investors to ignore?

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Even though the current IAG share price reflects reality, Jonathan Smith thinks the long-term outlook for a turnaround makes the…

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1 FTSE 100 stock with a 7%+ dividend yield that I think income investors should buy

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Jonathan Smith eyes up Vodafone, with the FTSE 100 stock having an attractive dividend yield. But with large debt levels,…

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The Rolls-Royce share price jumped 96% last week. Should I buy the stock now for my ISA?

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Despite the rise in the Rolls-Royce share price last week, Jonathan Smith outlines how he's still negative on the stock,…

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My last call on Boohoo shares was spot on. Here’s what I’m doing right now

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After buying Boohoo shares in July, Jonathan Smith reviews the performance of the stock, and explains what he expects going…

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Forget a Cash ISA and gold! I’d invest in top UK stocks to aid early retirement

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Jonathan Smith explains how top UK stocks can provide both the income of a Cash ISA but also potential appreciation…

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3 ways I think Donald Trump could indirectly influence the FTSE 100 price in October

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With the upcoming election, Brexit trade talks, and even his contraction of the coronavirus, Donald Trump's actions are already impacting…

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If I had to pick one top UK stock in October and hold it for life, this is what I’d buy

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Jonathan Smith writes how he'd pick British American Tobacco as a top UK stock to hold for decades to come,…

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Cheap UK stocks: down 50%+ in a year, would I buy these 4 FTSE 100 shares?

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Firms from the oil and aviation industry have seen large share price falls. Jonathan Smith wonders if these cheap UK…

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Rolls-Royce share price – What will the new rights issue mean?

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With an emergency cash raise through a rights issue, the Rolls-Royce share price is down 10% today alone. Jonathan Smith…

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Forget the October Premium Bond draw! Here’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 stocks instead

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With the October Premium Bond draw upon us, Jonathan Smith looks at how dividend income could be a better investment…

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ISA bargain alert! I’d invest in this 10%+ high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stock right now

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When looking at the current numbers, M&G has a very high dividend yield, something that Jonathan Smith looks at in…

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5 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 will finish above 6,000 points by the end of the year

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One-off events such as the US election and Brexit, along with end-of-year earnings, all lead Jonathan Smith to conclude that…

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Looking for ways to make passive income? I’d invest in dividend-paying stocks via an ISA

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Picking up regular dividends with yields often higher than any alternative investments is a great way to make passive income,…

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The HSBC share price hit its lowest level since 1995. Is it undervalued?

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A tumbling HSBC share price looks cheap, but Jonathan Smith talks through why he still doesn't think the stock is…

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Stock market crash: 3 ways to still make money despite falling share prices

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Worried about another stock market crash? Jonathan Smith runs over some ways to keep going even if your shares are…

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3 reasons why I think the Boohoo share price is undervalued right now

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Looking at upcoming drivers including an trading update and rumours of a potential acquisition, Jonathan Smith sees value in the…

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Trying to find the best UK stocks to invest in? Here’s my current investing checklist

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Considering the time horizon, diversification and Covid-19-resilience of a firm are all on Jonathan Smith's checklist when looking for a…

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How I’d invest £94 a week into top UK growth stocks to aid early retirement

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Jonathan Smith writes about how a modest amount invested regularly into top UK growth stocks can accumulate strongly over time.

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3 ways to generate income by investing in FTSE 100 stocks

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Apart from receiving dividend payments, Jonathan Smith reviews other ways that investors can generate income from their stock investments.

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Got £2k to invest? Here’s how I’d build a Brexit and pandemic-proof stocks portfolio

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Looking to build a robust stocks portfolio with investments that can survive current risk events? Jonathan Smith outlines how he's…

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Could investing in Carnival cruises make me an ISA millionaire?

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With Jonathan Smith thinking that Carnival has survived the pandemic, he thinks it could be a stock to add into…

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Brexit latest news: Here’s how the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are reacting to negotiations

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Jonathan Smith talks through the latest news on Brexit, and picks out some stocks he thinks could perform well if…

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Why I’m waiting for the Lloyds share price to fall to 25p before investing more

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price could have another tumble, and how he's using this as…

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5 top UK stocks I’d buy for my ISA and hold for life

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Jonathan Smith explains how holding top UK stocks for the long term and sheltering them within an ISA is a…

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How I’m planning on investing £78 a week to generate passive income for retirement

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Jonathan Smith looks at the impact of money accumulation over time, along with reinvesting dividends, and shows how you can…

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1 top UK growth stock for my ISA – I think it could double in price!

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Jonathan Smith describes how Barratt Developments is one of his favoured UK growth stocks, due to the rebound in the…

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4 things I’d avoid when investing in stocks for the first time

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Avoiding buying overbought stocks and not going all in on one company are two things Jonathan Smith would avoid when…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for September

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Buying a cheap FTSE 100 stock that trades at a discount but is still paying out a dividend makes it…

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US election game plan; how I’m investing and preparing my FTSE 100 portfolio right now

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Jonathan Smith reviews the potential outcomes from the upcoming US election, and highlights how UK-based investors need to look at…

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Forget the September premium bond draw! I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

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Jonathan Smith lays out why the potential for capital gain as well as certainty of income from stocks leaves him…

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The Cineworld share price is up 23% in one week! Here’s what I’d do now

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Despite a short-term surge, the Cineworld share price is still heavily down from January. Jonathan Smith assesses whether buying now…

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How I’m planning on retiring early by investing £85 a week into top UK shares

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With his calculator on hand, Jonathan Smith shows how a relatively small investment can grow into a large investment pot…

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