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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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2 potential upcoming UK IPOs that I’m keeping an eye on

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Jonathan Smith runs through BrewDog and Starling Bank as two potential upcoming UK IPOs that he's keeping an eye on…

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1 reopening stock to buy now that I think has flown under the radar

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks residential landlord Grainger could outperform this year, and ranks it as a top stock…

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3 ways I’d invest £600 right now

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Whether looking to invest now for capital growth or dividend income, Jonathan Smith outlines three different ways he'd look to…

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Here are 2 top dividend stock picks I think are ESG-investing-friendly

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Jonathan Smith explains his potentially surprising picks of AstraZeneca and British American Tobacco as ESG investing stocks that pay a…

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ESG investing: 3 of the smartest ways for me to get involved right now

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Jonathan Smith outlines what it means for a company to be ESG-friendly and how ESG investing strategies could help him…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice I’m using to try to become an ISA millionaire

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Jonathan Smith looks over advice from legendary investor Warren Buffett and sees how long-term thinking can help him to become…

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Passive income investing: 3 common mistakes I’m trying to avoid

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Jonathan Smith explains several common mistakes regarding passive income investing via dividend stocks, and what he can do to avoid…

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Which are the highest dividend yield stocks to buy right now?

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Running through Hammerson and Diversified Oil & Gas, Jonathan Smith shows it pays to be careful when targeting the highest-yielding…

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The Darktrace share price shoots up 40%, but there’s more to this IPO than meets the eye

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With another keenly watched IPO earlier this week, Jonathan Smith explains why the Darktrace share price jump is a little…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in May

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Jonathan Smith runs through Aviva and Rio Tinto. They're two FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks are well positioned for…

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UK banking stocks: Investec shares jumped 30% in April! Should I buy now?

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After a stellar April, Jonathan Smith looks at Investec and asks the question as to whether it's the top UK…

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The HSBC share price rises on strong results. Could this spark a larger rally?

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After moving higher on results today, the HSBC share price could easily continue to rise in 2021, in the opinion…

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UK penny stocks: 2 things I look for before deciding to invest

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would look at the financials and the shareholder information of any UK penny stock before…

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Deliveroo shares are down 42% since the IPO. Is it becoming a bargain buy?

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With Deliveroo shares continuing to tumble, Jonathan Smith argues that the company is quickly becoming undervalued and should be looked…

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The IMI share price rocketed over 10% higher today. Could it explode further?

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After a positive trading update, the IMI share price has shot higher today. Jonathan Smith takes a look at the…

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Short on time? Here’s how I’d pick UK dividend stocks to buy now with just 1 hour of work

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Even though it's preferable to spend plenty of time picking UK dividend stocks for passive income, Jonathan Smith shows how…

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Which are the best UK shares to buy now for my ISA?

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Jonathan Smith talks through stocks in property and mining as some of his best shares to buy in the particular…

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The British pound (GBP) is rallying. Here’s how it’s impacting FTSE 100 stocks

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FTSE 100 stocks are being negatively impacted by the rise in GBP. Jonathan Smith explains why this is the case,…

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Cheap UK shares: here’s where I’d put £1,000 to work right now

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Which are some of Jonathan Smith's favourite sectors right now to find cheap UK shares he can invest in? Read…

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Here are 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that I think have sustainable payouts

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Jonathan Smith runs through Schroders and Severn Trent as two FTSE 100 dividend stocks that he feels can be banked…

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After spiking 10%, the Manchester United share price has slumped. Here’s what I’d do now

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After news of the ESL falling through, the Manchester United share price has dropped. Jonathan Smith looks to see if…

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3 ways to use dividend shares with sustainable payouts to make £1,000 a month

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Jonathan Smith talks through different ways he could invest via dividend shares to reach his goal of making four figures…

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2 ways the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the reopening economy

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When looking at the civil aerospace and defence divisions, Jonathan Smith thinks the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares now as a future potential dividend star?

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After the recent resumption of the dividend, Jonathan Smith looks at the historic yield and thinks Lloyds shares could be…

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Investing in IPOs: what Deliveroo, Coinbase and Kanabo shares have taught me

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Jonathan Smith reviews some of the recent IPOs, and talks through the key points of what made him buy, or…

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Here are my 2 top reopening stocks to buy now. I think they could soar this year!

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Jonathan Smith thinks Burberry and Auto Trader Group are two good examples of reopening stocks to buy right now, and…

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Passive income investing: 2 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett

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Looking at Warren Buffett's thoughts on longevity and risk helps Jonathan Smith to formulate a better passive income investing strategy.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now if I had £1,000 to invest

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Jonathan Smith mixes things up with a conservative engineering company and a US hedge fund star's fund as two stocks…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock with a 6% yield that I’d buy right now

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Jonathan Smith checks out Legal & General as a FTSE 100 dividend stock that looks sustainable as an investment after…

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The FTSE 100 passes 7,000 points! Here’s why I think it can go higher still in 2021

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A mix of positive sentiment from the economy and long-term foreign investment means the FTSE 100 is performing well, writes…

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FTSE 100 income stocks: how I’m aiming to make £10k a year from dividends

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Jonathan Smith runs the numbers and shows how it's possible for him to generate a five-figure sum annually from FTSE…

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How can I apply Warren Buffett’s advice when preparing for a stock market crash?

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From using a stock market crash as an opportunity to buy, to having the right mindset, Jonathan Smith looks at…

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3 steps I’d follow to find cheap UK dividend shares to invest in

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Jonathan Smith explains how to use different financial ratios in order to assess and find cheap UK dividend stocks that…

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The Babcock share price is up 32% today! Here’s why I’m staying well away

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Jonathan Smith looks at the reasons behind the spike in the Babcock share price, and concludes that for him it's…

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Kanabo shares have halved since the IPO surge. Is it a bargain buy?

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Jonathan Smith reflects on his decision to wait instead of buying Kanabo shares at the IPO, and now agrees it…

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Top stocks to buy now: here’s 1 I like and 1 I’d avoid

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Jonathan Smith runs through Experian (which he thinks is a top stock to buy now) and Cineworld (that he's less…

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GameStop shares: here’s what I think happens next

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After the buzz around GameStop shares, Jonathan Smith thinks the long-term price is likely going to be lower to reflect…

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Is it possible for me to live off income from UK dividend stocks?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the possibility (and also the viability) of generating £30,000 in income a year from UK dividend…

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Why did ASOS shares fall despite great results?

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Even with double-digit half-year growth in sales, ASOS shares are lower now then before its results were released. Jonathan Smith…

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2 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett to find the best shares to buy now

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Warren Buffett looks for value and a company he believes in. Jonathan Smith applies that to finding the best shares…

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