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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 UK growth stocks that would have doubled my money if I’d invested 2 years ago

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Both the London Stock Exchange Group and Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust are top UK growth stocks that Jonathan Smith would…

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3 reasons why I’d buy UK income stocks now

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Due to low cash rates, and the resumption of key industries paying out dividends, Jonathan Smith thinks it's a great…

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3 reasons why I think the Tesco Share price could head higher in 2021

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Jonathan Smith explains the recent fall in the Tesco share price and how he sees good value in the company…

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Here’s the best-performing UK banking stock from February. Should I buy it now?

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NatWest Group was the best-performing UK banking stock last month, but Jonathan Smith prefers another bank for long-term potential.

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Budget 2021: 3 ways it could impact my investments

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Ahead of the spring 2021 budget on Wednesday, Jonathan Smith explains what could be coming out, and how it presents…

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UK stock market: here’s how much profit I might have lost if I hadn’t stayed invested

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Jonathan Smith looks at the amount he could have missed out on had he tried to time the UK stock…

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Which FTSE 100 stocks should I buy in March for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Jonathan Smith runs through FTSE 100 stocks Burberry and St. James Place as a couple of stocks he's keeping a…

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Ocado was the worst-performing FTSE 100 share in February. Here’s why

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Despite Ocado shares being up nearly 100% over the past year, a 23% drop in February saw it pick up…

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IAG was the best performing share in the FTSE 100 for February. Here’s why

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Despite posting a large loss for 2020, IAG shares have been moving higher over the past month. Jonathan Smith explains…

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If I put away £20 a day for 10 years into UK growth stocks, here’s how much I could have

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Jonathan Smith highlights how investing a small amount regularly can really add up over time, especially when picking the right…

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FTSE 100 investment ideas: 4 ways I’m trying to make my cash work harder

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Jonathan Smith talks through his investment ideas as regards FTSE 100 stocks, such as balancing defensive stocks with high-growth alternatives.

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The Airbnb share price: could it be set to soar as lockdowns ease this summer?

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Could a global easing of lockdown see the Airbnb share price move higher with increased travel demand? Jonathan Smith digs…

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4 UK dividend shares to buy now

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Jonathan Smith looks at supermarkets and utility firms as mature companies that double up as good dividend shares for him…

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How can (and should) I buy Tesla shares as a UK investor?

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Jonathan Smith analyses the growth in Tesla shares and says that just because he can buy in, doesn't always mean…

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The Kanabo share price: should I get involved or steer clear?

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After a strong first week since the IPO, the Kanabo share price is up around 400%. Jonathan Smith finds out…

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If I’d invested £1,000 into Lloyds shares a year ago, here’s how much it’d be worth today

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Jonathan Smith shows how Lloyds shares have underperformed over the past year. But with the stock market crash, is this…

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2 of the best shares to buy now

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Barclays and Glencore are two of the best shares for him to buy now…

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What is Churchill Capital IV (CCIV) and should I invest after the 32% spike yesterday?

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Jonathan Smith explains what a SPAC is and how the Churchill Capital IV (CCIV) share price has gained with rumours…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £1,000 a month from passive dividend income

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Jonathan Smith runs through the concept and the numbers on how he could make a chunk of money from passive…

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6 UK stocks I’d buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Jonathan Smith talks through several UK stocks from the finance and retail sectors that he's looking to buy now for…

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3 reasons why the Ocado share price fell 7% last week

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A mix of full-year earnings, talk of a digital sales tax and positive risk sentiment all drove the Ocado share…

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Bumble shares jump 60%+ in the first day of trading. Should I buy right now?

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Following the IPO earlier this week, Bumble shares have opened higher. Jonathan Smith looks at whether the US dating app…

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I was right about the GameStop share price. Here’s what I’m doing now

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With the GameStop share price coming back down to earth quickly, Jonathan Smith explains how he still wouldn't buy in…

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The Lloyds share price: 2 reasons I’m keen right now, but 2 big risks I’d note

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While balancing the risks and rewards of the Lloyds share price at current levels, Jonathan Smith thinks the rewards give…

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3 UK dividend shares that could pay me a yield above 6%

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Jonathan Smith runs through some interesting options on UK dividend shares, including Standard Life Aberdeen and British American Tobacco.

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When I was a beginner investor, these were the 4 tips I was given

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From ignoring FOMO to learning lessons from experience, Jonathan Smith runs through the top tips he was given by friends…

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The Marston’s share price: down 4% in a year, but up 400% since March. Should I buy?

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After a recent surge due to several takeover bids, the Marston's share price is now up over 4.5 times in…

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A FTSE 100 stock with a 9.68% dividend yield? I’m interested!

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With a dividend yield of nearly 10%, Jonathan Smith takes a look at the sustainability of this FTSE 100 stock…

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3 ways I’m aiming to beat negative interest rates via FTSE 100 investments

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With increasing chatter about negative interest rates coming to the UK at some point this year, Jonathan Smith reveals his…

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Which are the best airline shares for me to buy right now?

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Some airline shares have been hit hard as the industry tries to cope with lower passenger numbers. Jonathan Smith eyes…

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3 UK shares that I think are undervalued right now

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Jonathan Smith uses P/E ratios and enterprise values to try and pin down some of the most undervalued UK shares…

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Should I buy Moonpig shares this week following the IPO?

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After Moonpig shares started trading yesterday following a successful IPO, Jonathan Smith makes a call on whether he should take…

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The BP share price is sinking! I’m thinking of adding it to my 2021 ISA

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Jonathan Smith looks past the latest results that are pulling the BP share price lower and thinks the temporary blip…

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Forget short-selling stocks! Here’s why I’m sticking to a buy-and-hold investing strategy

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Jonathan Smith shows how short-selling a stock carries unlimited risk if the share price moves higher, which isn't something he…

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

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Revisions lower in a trading update along with fresh travel bans saw the Rolls-Royce share price tumble lower. Jonathan Smith…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that I think could soar like the GameStop share price in 2021

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After the roller coaster surrounding the GameStop share price this week, Jonathan Smith looks for some UK stocks that he…

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EasyJet share price: 4 reasons why I’m staying well away

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Jonathan Smith doesn't think the change in strategy or high cost base is supportive of a higher easyJet share price…

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I was right about the Boohoo share price last October. Here’s my plan for 2021

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After being bullish on the Boohoo share price last year when the stock fell in value, Jonathan Smith holds his…

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3 reasons why I think the Lloyds share price will reach 49p this year

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Jonathan Smith discusses everything from the impact of Brexit to the enterprise value when looking at where the Lloyds share…

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The GameStop share price jumped 70% last week! Should I buy the US stock now?

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Jonathan Smith takes a look into the recent hype surrounding the GameStop share price, and sees whether the spike is…

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