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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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Why I think Flutter Entertainment shares could soar in 2022

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Jon Smith notes the 24% slump in Flutter Entertainment shares in the past three months, but thinks the potential rewards…

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3 top dividend shares to buy now for 2022

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Jon Smith runs through some top dividend shares from different sectors that he'd consider buying as part of an income…

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1 top stock I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid with Omicron risks ahead

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Jon Smith talks through a gold miner that he thinks is a top stock right now, but also an airline…

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Why is the FTSE 100 back near the highs of the year despite Omicron risks?

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Jon Smith considers why the FTSE 100 has rallied in recent days despite ongoing risks, and notes how he can…

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My 6 step approach for building a portfolio of top dividend shares for 2022

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Jon Smith explains in detail the different steps he would take when looking to buy the top dividend shares for…

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As the Aston Martin share price hits 2021 lows, is now the right time to buy?

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Jon Smith talks through the depressed levels currently seen with the Aston Martin share price, and considers if now is…

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Tesla shares hit bear territory! Here’s why there could be further downside ahead

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Jon Smith explains how the 20% fall in Tesla shares over the past month could continue, and the reasons for…

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Warren Buffett owns Snowflake shares. Should I?

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Jon Smith takes a look at Snowflake shares -- after they rocketed higher last week following strong results -- to…

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The Carnival share price dropped another 14% last week. Could it be an undervalued gem?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the beaten down Carnival share price to try and see if the recent slump…

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3 ways to protect my FTSE 100 stocks against a stock market crash

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Jon Smith talks through some ways to think and act smart with his portfolio ahead of a potential stock market…

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How I can use £100 a week to generate passive income next year

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Jon Smith explains how he can make passive income in 2022, as well as how he can reinvest the dividends…

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Here’s why the Auto Trader share price jumped 20% in November

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Jon Smith explains why the Auto Trader share price shot up last month, with a particular focus on the record…

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4 ways I can get a head start on stock investing in 2022

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Jon Smith talks through different points ranging from cash flow planning to thinking of the big themes for 2022 with…

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Why the Darktrace share price fell 40% in November

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Jon Smith takes a look at the Darktrace share price, noting the reasons why it was the worst performer in…

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2 stay-at-home stocks to consider if omicron forces a lockdown

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Jon Smith talks through some stay-at-home stocks that he's got on his watch list incase the variant forces tighter restrictions…

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How I can use a market crash to boost my passive income from stocks

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Jon Smith explains how lower share prices can actually help to increase his dividend yield, allowing him to potentially pick…

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3 insights from Warren Buffett about handling a stock market crash

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Jon Smith runs through some great pieces of advice that he's drawn from Warren Buffett regarding dealing with market turmoil.

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Here’s why the IAG share price fell 15% last week

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Jon Smith takes a look at the fall in the IAG share price last week, mainly centred around the crash…

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3 reasons why this might not be the beginning of a stock market crash

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Jon Smith considers how the current situation is different from the stock market crash last year, but notes the uncertainty…

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I’m eyeing up 5 top UK stocks with high dividend yields

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Jon Smith runs through several top UK stocks in different sectors that could offer him good income opportunities via dividends.

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The FTSE 100 is down 3% today! Here’s what’s going on

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Jon Smith talks through the impact of the new variant, B.1.1.529, and what it's doing to the FTSE 100 as…

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Why I think buying Starbucks shares could be a smart move for 2022

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Jon Smith talks through the growth and new projects at Starbucks, which leads him to think that the shares could…

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How I’d invest £2,000 in the stock market right now

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Jon Smith explains how he'd allocate his money to hot sectors, along with income and growth stocks when looking at…

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Why I think Roblox shares are great metaverse plays for the future

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Jon Smith considers the investment case for Roblox shares, an online gaming platform that's part of the growing metaverse.

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Are NIO shares my best bet in the electric vehicle market?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the electric vehicle market and considers if NIO shares are the most attractive buy…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now that could jump in 2022

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Jon Smith looks to Rio Tinto and Barratt Developments as top FTSE 100 stocks that could see an uplift in…

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Stock market crash: how I’d use a slump to get a head start for 2022

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Jon Smith looks at some reasons why we might be due a stock market crash before the end of the…

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2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could hit 55p by year-end

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Jon Smith explains a couple of events before the end of the year that could benefit the Lloyds share price…

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Ocado shares jumped almost 8% last week, but I’m still not convinced. Here’s why

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Jon Smith explains that when he looks past the short-term chatter around the company, he doesn't see much value in…

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How I’m trying to turn £1,500 into £5,000 via passive income investing

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Jon Smith looks at how he can grow the size of his portfolio by receiving and reinvesting dividends as part…

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Top EV shares: 3 risks I need to be aware of before investing

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Jon Smith explains that even though he's keen on the top EV shares right now, he does need to consider…

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3 reasons why it’s not crazy to think the FTSE 100 could reach 8,000 points in 2022

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Jon Smith talks through his reasoning behind why he feels that the FTSE 100 could have a run at 8,000…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 12% this week. Here’s why I think it could go higher

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After being unconvinced regarding the Royal Mail share price back in the summer, Jon Smith is impressed by the financial…

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The 3 top sectors (and stocks) where I’m looking for passive income right now

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Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors and also his preferred stocks in each area that he'd look to for…

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Why I think Rivian shares are a better buy than Tesla stock right now

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Jon Smith explains why even though Rivian shares could be seen as overbought already, he sees value when comparing it…

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2 top income stocks in the booming property sector

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Jon Smith explains why he likes combining the strong property sector with his desire for top income stocks at the…

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Why I’d use top growth stocks to fill my Stocks and Shares ISA now

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Jon Smith explains why the building up of an ISA portfolio via top growth stocks can put him in a…

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3 ways I can try to make passive income from stocks in 2022

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Jon Smith talks about how he can use dividends or unrealised share price gains to help him generate passive income…

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Why the Marks and Spencer share price soared 23% last week

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Jon Smith explains why the Marks and Spencer share price jumped last week and why he thinks there's further upside…

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AstraZeneca shares: 3 reasons to consider buying now

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Jon Smith explains the reasons why he's positive about AstraZeneca shares right now, despite the fall yesterday following results.

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