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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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FTSE 100 stocks: where I’d invest £5,000 to try and double my money by 2026

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Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks in financial services, renewable energy and healthcare as the trends he likes over…

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Is Cineworld the best penny stock for me to buy right now?

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Despite the Cineworld share price being below £1, Jonathan Smith explains why he has concerns about calling it his best…

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Passive income ideas: why dividend stocks remain my favourite way to bank cash

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With low minimum investment size and flexibility on the yield chosen, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes dividend shares as…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy after falling 10% in the last month?

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Royal Mail shares have seen a dip as part of the longer-term rally, making Jonathan Smith question whether it's worth…

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Inflation-beating investments: 2 stocks I’d consider buying right now

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With inflation running above the Bank of England's 2% target rate, Jonathan Smith explains some stocks he'd look to buy…

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3 reasons why the IAG share price could head higher by year end

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Jonathan Smith explains several reasons why the IAG share price could head higher into the end of the year, but…

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Why and how I’d buy £500 worth of the top dividend stocks each month

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Jonathan Smith explains how he can put a steady stream of money into top dividend stocks to provide him solid…

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I’m going bargain hunting: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m thinking of buying right now

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Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks with a relatively low P/E ratio and a negative share price return, to…

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Stock market boom: 3 signs we could be heading towards a golden recovery

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With many positive half-year results and an economy in the recovery stage, Jonathan Smith thinks a stock market boom could…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy that are up 50% over the past year

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Jonathan Smith notes two FTSE 100 stocks with a strong track record, and highlights potential further growth due to positive…

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The SSE share price is soaring! Should I buy shares now?

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After the news broke of an activist fund buying shares, the SSE share price is moving higher. Jonathan Smith talks…

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With £2,000, I’d buy these top UK stocks for income and growth

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Jonathan Smith talks through some of his top UK stocks that offer both a dividend and have given a positive…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d beat inflation with top dividend stocks

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With inflation in the UK at 2.5%, Jonathan Smith explains how he can use top dividend stocks to try to…

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Renewable energy stocks: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

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With renewable energy stocks becoming increasingly popular, Jonathan Smith outlines some favourite shares from this area that he'd buy.

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3 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price jumped 10% last week

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Jonathan Smith explains several reasons behind the move higher in the Rolls-Royce share price last week, including the half-year results.

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3 of my top ideas to boost my Stocks and Shares ISA returns this year

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Jonathan Smith talks through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including making use of idle cash and reinvesting dividend…

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Top dividend shares: how I’m aiming to make 4 figures a year in passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he needs to look at how top dividend shares fit in with his overall income portfolio…

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The Savills share price is rocketing higher! Is it the hottest UK property stock right now?

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After the Savills share price jumped 7.7% yesterday, Jonathan Smith looks to see whether it's becoming overvalued or is still…

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Post-pandemic stocks: here’s where I’m looking to invest £2,000

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's planning on splitting up £2,000 into a mix of value and defensive shares when looking…

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What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

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With the Metro Bank share price down heavily over the past couple of years, Jonathan Smith looks at whether the…

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4 reasons why I’d invest £1,000 right now into FTSE 100 stocks

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From dividend potential to relative value versus other markets, Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks FTSE 100 stocks are a…

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Could Lloyds shares be a top FTSE 100 dividend pick?

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Jonathan Smith explains how the 2.65% dividend yield currently offered by Lloyds shares is just a start for what could…

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The BAE share price is flying and I think it could go higher. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith runs through why the BAE share price is up 10% in the past month, along with why he's…

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4 cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

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Jonathan Smith looks for cheap UK dividend shares that have seen a falling share price or a low P/E ratio…

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Top growth stocks: here’s how much I could have in a decade by investing £500 a month

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By targeting a growth rate and a regular amount for investing, Jonathan Smith shows how he could end up with…

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Should I invest in Taylor Wimpey shares for income and growth?

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Jonathan Smith explains how higher house prices and a generous forward dividend yield could be a recipe for success for…

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2 ways I’m trying to grow my passive dividend income by £1,000 this year

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Jonathan Smith explains how he hopes to generate higher levels of passive income from dividend shares, while being mindful of…

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The Sareum share price is exploding higher! Should I jump in?

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With the Sareum share price up 735% over the past year, Jonathan Smith takes a look into whether the fundamentals…

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Does the Cineworld share price risk/reward stack up at 67p?

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Jonathan Smith considers the impact of both Covid-19 and high liabilities on whether the Cineworld share price currently offers good…

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Top dividend shares: here’s how I’d invest £2,000 right now

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After noting the impact of the pandemic on income payouts from FTSE 100 firms, Jonathan Smith shows how he's selective…

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What’s going on with the Darktrace share price?

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Jonathan Smith offers his viewpoint on the Darktrace share price, and can't find enough positive reasons to get him excited…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

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By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

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When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

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Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

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Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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3 ways I’m trying to beat the FTSE 100 this year

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From seeking added returns from dividend income to actively picking stocks within the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith tries to beat…

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2 top UK shares to buy in August

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Should we see another FTSE 100 fall in August, Jonathan Smith explains two top UK shares he's keen on buying…

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What are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now?

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When looking to find the best dividend stocks, Jonathan Smith casts his eyes towards sectors including utilities and financial services.

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3 ways I’d take advantage of the FTSE 100 crash right now

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Jonathan Smith outlines several different ways that he is taking the opportunities that the recent FTSE 100 crash has presented.

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The Next share price is up 8% today! What’s going on?

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After the surge following upbeat trading news, Jonathan Smith looks forward and shares his thoughts on what could be next…

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