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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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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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The Moderna share price: have I missed the boat?

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After rallying over 300% in the past year, Jonathan Smith offers his opinion on whether the Moderna share price still…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy now for my ISA

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Jonathan Smith is considering a purchase of Unilever and Admiral Group as two UK dividend stocks paying above average dividend…

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3 tips to help me find the best-paying UK dividend stocks right now

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By looking at the sustainability and overall dividend yield, Jonathan Smith talks through how he finds the best UK dividend…

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The Accesso share price is up 220% in a year! Here’s what I’m thinking

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After the stellar rally in the Accesso share price, Jonathan Smith looks deeper into the company, but isn't overly impressed…

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I bought Deliveroo shares and am currently down 30%. Here’s my game plan

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After buying Deliveroo shares via the retail subscription, Jonathan Smith explains what he's planning on doing after the sharp drop…

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1 penny stock buy I’d pick for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Jonathan Smith runs through Centrica, a FTSE 250 penny stock that he think could be a buy given the focused…

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Here’s my 5-point checklist to find the best UK shares to buy now for my ISA

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From income prospects to carefully weighing up net debt levels, Jonathan Smith explains what he's looking for in the best…

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Tullow Oil shares are up 65% in 2021! Could they get back to 100p this year?

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Although the percentage return looks promising, Jonathan Smith isn't convinced that Tullow Oil shares are a fundamentally good purchase.

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4 reasons why I think the probability of another stock market crash is falling

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When looking at the fiscal and monetary support, along with vaccine progress, Jonathan Smith doesn't see another stock market crash…

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2 ISA stocks I’d buy right now on deadline day!

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Jonathan Smith reviews Barclays and Land Securities Group as stocks he'd buy for his ISA with any leftover cash before…

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Could Tesco shares be an ISA bargain?

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Jonathan Smith explains the recent moves in Tesco shares, and explains why he thinks it offers good value as a…

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Here are my 5 steps to try and become an ISA millionaire

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From regularly rebalancing his portfolio to keeping on top of new stock ideas, Jonathan Smith outlines his steps to (hopefully)…

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The best shares to buy now for my ISA. Here are 2 of my favourites

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Jonathan Smith has been looking for the best shares to buy and hold in his ISA and he thinks these…

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Cathie Wood thinks Tesla shares could reach $3,000. Here’s what I say to that

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Is $3,000 by 2025 too much of a stretch for Tesla shares? Jonathan Smith takes a look and comes to…

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2 reasons why I think the Marks & Spencer share price could soar in 2021

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Following a recent bump higher in the Marks & Spencer share price, Jonathan Smith thinks that it could continue due…

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Passive income investing: 2 ways I can make £450 a month

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By either putting a lump sum amount to work, or by regularly investing smaller amounts, Jonathan Smith runs through his…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy to try and average £200 a month in passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains how both Polymetal International and Persimmon currently offer options to make passive income as UK dividend stocks.

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Royal Mail shares are up 280% in the past year! I think they could go higher

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After a bumpy 2020, Jonathan Smith thinks that Royal Mail shares can continue to push higher this year thanks to…

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