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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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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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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 if the FTSE 100 keeps crashing

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After the recent crash of several hundred points in the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith highlights the key areas he would…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is falling

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Jonathan Smith explains how inflation, Covid-19 concerns and a potential stalling UK economic recovery are to blame for the FTSE…

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The ITV share price fell 6% yesterday. Should I buy shares now?

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Jonathan Smith notes the reasons for the fall in the ITV share price, but thinks the long-term trend higher should…

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How I’d aim to make money from FTSE 100 stocks in 2021

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Jonathan Smith explains some of his guiding principles that he's using to try and make money from FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 reasons why the IAG share price has crashed

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The IAG share price fell another 5% yesterday, as travel news and upcoming results weighed on investors. Jonathan Smith explains…

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2 reasons why we might be on the verge of another stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith runs through a different point of view when looking at some reasons why another stock market crash might…

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The Avast share price jumped 22% last week! Here’s what I’m doing

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With rumours of a potential buyout bid coming from a US rival, the Avast share price rocketed higher last week.…

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Passive income ideas: 2 ways I can generate cash from stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains a couple of handy passive income ideas that he uses when it comes to the stocks that…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to make £1,000 a year in dividend income

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Jonathan Smith shows that by setting a realistic investment goal for dividend income, he can plan and forecast better how…

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Are Aviva shares the best passive income buy in the FTSE 100?

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When reviewing the outlook for Aviva shares, Jonathan Smith notes the attractiveness of a 5%+ dividend yield for income investors.

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Here’s how I think Warren Buffett would invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith looks at some points legendary investor Warren Buffett has made over the years and applies them to his…

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3 reasons why I’m bullish on the Lloyds share price now

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When looking at the outlook for the Lloyds share price, Jonathan Smith thinks a mix of recent good news and…

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Here’s how I’m trying to make passive income from penny stocks

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Jonathan Smith changes from looking for penny stocks with large potential share price growth, and focuses on their dividend income…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy now with £500 each

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Jonathan Smith reviews JD Sports and AVEVA Group as two FTSE 100 growth stocks he'd consider buying now for the…

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How I’m investing in penny stocks with £100 a month

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Jonathan Smith explains what he needs to watch out for with penny stocks, but shows that a sensible investing strategy…

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Deliveroo share price: I’m still down, but here’s the good news

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Jonathan Smith is happy with the 17% rally in the Deliveroo share price over the past month, and looks ahead…

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Best dividend stocks: where I’d invest to get paid £1,000 a year

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By targeting FTSE 100 stocks with dividend yields 5% and above, Jonathan Smith picks his best dividend stocks to make…

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Does the Chesnara share price offer good value at current levels?

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at the Chesnara share price and notes that despite a high dividend yield, he won't…

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Best shares to buy now: should I go for UK or US companies?

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When looking for the best shares to buy now, Jonathan Smith suggests widening his search to the US in order…

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Should I buy top performing Tesco shares now?

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After Tesco shares rallied last week, Jonathan Smith considers whether it has legs to keep moving higher for the rest…

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What are the best stocks to buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the historical share price performance and some undervalued potential ideas for the best stocks for him…

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How I could invest £1,000 now into UK dividend shares to generate passive income

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If I had an excess £1,000 sitting around in my current account, my investing strategy could well be to favour…

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Dividend stocks: can I make higher passive income from US companies?

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Jonathan Smith compares the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 to see which index has the best dividend stocks for…

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The FTSE 100 has crashed 150 points today! Here’s why

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With falling bond yields and commodity prices, Jonathan Smith explains the knock-on impact to the crash in the FTSE 100…

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3 red flags when I’m looking for the best shares to buy now

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From extreme ratios to high volatility, Jonathan Smith explains some of the things he avoids when looking for the best…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price cheap at 100p?

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Jonathan Smith tries to judge whether the Rolls-Royce share price is fairly valued at 100p, with half-year results just around…

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I’d spend £1,000 on cheap UK shares in July for an economic boom

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Jonathan Smith explains how he thinks the UK could see a surge in economic activity, so would look to buy…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in UK dividend stocks to make passive income

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After setting his goal regarding passive income, Jonathan Smith looks at what he needs to get out of UK dividend…

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The gold price is back above $1,800! Is now the time to buy mining stocks?

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Despite the short-term spike in the gold price, Jonathan Smith thinks the direction is lower and so explains what he…

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Meme stocks: 2 of the hidden risks behind investing

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Jonathan Smith explains how the high returns of meme stocks over the past half-year look attractive, but there are some…

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ISA investing: here’s how far £1,000 a month can get me

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Jonathan Smith looks at how he can make his monthly ISA investment amount work harder, to build a larger pot…

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2 ESG-friendly dividend stocks in which I’d invest £1,000

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With investors like him looking for income and sustainability, Jonathan Smith runs through two ESG-friendly dividend stocks that tick both…

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Here’s how I’d spend £1,500 in July on UK growth stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains the key elements of what make UK growth stocks attractive, and gives some examples of companies he…

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The Burberry share price fell 9% last week! Here’s what I’m going to do

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After news that the CEO is stepping down, the Burberry share price took a heavy hit last week. Jonathan Smith…

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Stock market bargains: I’d buy falling UK dividend shares in July

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Jonathan Smith explains that lower share prices can help boost the dividend yield, presenting some stock market bargains, in his…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK dividend shares to make £10,000 income

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Jonathan Smith explains how by increasing the dividend yield of the UK dividend shares he invests in, he can reach…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding AMC shares

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When looking at the fundamental value and high volatility, Jonathan Smith struggles to find a viable reason to buy AMC…

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