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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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3 ways I’d look to boost my investment return from top stocks

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From averaging-in his purchase price to benefiting from momentum investing, Jonathan Smith talks through maximising his return from the top…

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Here’s why I think Pershing Square shares could be the buy of the year

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Due to the nature of what the company does (and how well it does it), Jonathan Smith thinks that buying…

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If I was investing my first £1,000 in the stock market, here’s what I’d do

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Jonathan Smith identifies where (and why) he would invest in the stock market right now if he was using his…

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How I’d look to make £25,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

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There are several ways to reach a passive income goal of £25,000 a year from dividend shares, as Jonathan Smith…

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3 reasons why the Anglo American share price dropped 12% last week

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A mixture of bad press from a mining report, along with a steep fall in the palladium price caused the…

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The FTSE 100 has fallen over 1.5% today! Should I buy the dip?

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Comments from the US regarding inflation and falling oil prices are causing the FTSE 100 to slump today, as Jonathan…

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Could Boohoo shares be star buys of the summer?

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Jonathan Smith reviews the outlook for Boohoo shares after good results out recently, and asks whether it could be a…

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The Auto Trader share price is up almost 10% this week! Here’s what’s going on

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Jonathan Smith explains why the Auto Trader share price is moving higher after fresh results and the pent-up lockdown demand…

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4 ways to protect my FTSE 100 stocks from inflation

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After the latest UK inflation numbers showed a sharp rise, Jonathan Smith explains how he is going to protect his…

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Stock market bargains: I’d snap up these shares now to buy-and-hold

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By trying to quantify what makes a stock market bargain, Jonathan Smith sets his sights on finding shares with long-term…

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3 ways I’m investing to try and become an ISA millionaire

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Jonathan Smith explains several different ways that he could potentially become an ISA millionaire, depending on the investment strategy chosen.

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy now

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Jonathan Smith reviews UK dividend stocks Sainsbury's and Admiral, with both offering higher than average yields at the moment.

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4 things I can learn from Reddit stocks as a traditional investor

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After the meteoric rise of GameStop and AMC shares so far this year, Jonathan Smith pins down what makes a…

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Best stocks to buy now: here’s where I’d invest £5,000

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Jonathan Smith talks through examples of his best stocks to buy now, including Royal Mail and the London Stock Exchange…

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Will the Deliveroo share price ever get back to its 390p IPO level?

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Jonathan Smith argues that the growth for Deliveroo isn't just due to the pandemic, and so sees the Deliveroo share…

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If I had £1,500 to invest, here are the top UK stocks I’d buy now

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With the current state of the UK economy, Jonathan Smith runs through his top UK stocks to buy from sectors…

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Is Clover Health (CLOV) the next meme stock worth buying shares in?

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Jonathan Smith explains how the online retail investing community is pushing up Clover Health shares, but also why he won't…

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Investing checklist: 2 points that GameStop and AMC have in common

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By looking at undervalued shares and the level of short interest, Jonathan Smith takes lessons from recent stocks and adds…

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3 ways I aim to generate £250 a month in income from UK dividend shares

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There's more than one way to reach any goal, as Jonathan Smith points out when looking to make income from…

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The Tullow Oil share price is back above 60p. Here’s why I’m still not keen

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Even with several positive news stories out recently, Jonathan Smith thinks the longer-term direction of the Tullow Oil share price…

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Stock market bargains: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

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Jonathan Smith looks at how he identifies a stock market bargain and then applies his metrics to finding specific companies…

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2 ways I’m planning to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to get a six-figure portfolio

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Jonathan Smith talks about the ways he could invest in value or growth stocks within the FTSE 100 to try…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price ever get back to 200p?

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Volatility in the Rolls-Royce share price has dropped since last year, making Jonathan Smith wonder if it'll ever get back…

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How I’m investing in dividend stocks to aim for £100 a week in passive income

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Making passive income from dividend stocks doesn't have to be complicated, says Jonathan Smith, as he explains how he'd target…

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Property prices are soaring! Should I buy top UK property stocks now?

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Jonathan Smith explains the different types of top UK property stocks he could buy, following the 9.5% year-on-year house growth…

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Lloyds share price: here’s my outlook for the rest of the year

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Jonathan Smith explains his cautiously optimistic outlook for the Lloyds share price for the second half of this year, by…

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How I’d spend £5k right now on the best dividend paying shares

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From looking factors including the yield and the sector, Jonathan Smith points out how he would invest into the best…

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1 high-growth pick to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in June

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Jonathan Smith runs over his investment case for NatWest Group given recent events, to potentially include it in his Stocks…

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Best dividend stocks to buy now: here’s my checklist

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Jonathan Smith explains why it's important to check why a dividend yield has increased before concluding that it's one of…

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Cheap UK stocks: should I be buying airline shares ahead of the summer?

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Jonathan Smith explains that while he's positive on the aviation sector, he'd be careful in saying which companies are cheap…

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Here are the best stocks I’d buy in June

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks the consumer discretionary sector could have some of the best stocks to buy now…

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Virgin Galactic shares jumped almost 50% last month. Should I buy now?

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After a successful test flight, Virgin Galactic shares have shot higher, but Jonathan Smith is cautious given the losses and…

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How I’d invest £250 a month in cheap UK shares to aim for a six-figure portfolio

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By spotting tactical opportunities to buy cheap UK shares over time, Jonathan Smith aims to build his portfolio into a…

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UK growth stocks: 3 easy things I do to boost my potential profits

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Jonathan Smith talks through some of his different ideas to maximise his potential when looking to invest in UK growth…

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Top British stocks I’d look to buy now with £1,500

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By thinking about where the growth areas in the economy could be, Jonathan Smith talks through his top British stocks…

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4 passive income mistakes I’m trying to avoid with UK dividend stocks

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Jonathan Smith runs over the need to be patient and the realisation that income from UK dividend stocks can change…

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2 high-dividend-yield stocks to buy now

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Jonathan Smith runs through two high-dividend-yield stocks that currently offer yields in excess of 6%.

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Here’s how I’d spend £2,000 on cheap UK dividend shares right now

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By filtering for UK shares that look cheap and offer a decent dividend yield, Jonathan Smith finds value.

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Here’s where I’d invest £1,000 in undervalued UK stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith explains why he has turned positive on the travel and tourism sector, and how he would look to…

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GameStop shares: is this the start of another rocket higher?

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With GameStop shares climbing 10% higher so far this week, Jonathan Smith asks whether a buying frenzy is about to…

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