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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 reasons why Brexit is still going to affect the Lloyds share price in 2020

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Just because the Withdrawal Bill was voted through Parliament, doesn't mean Brexit is done, says Jonathan Smith.

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What does Brexit mean for your favourite stock’s share price in 2020?

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The Government isn't finished with Brexit yet, and neither are the financial markets!

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This was the best performing FTSE 100 stock of 2019

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JD Sports returned a whopping 139% last year! Jonathan Smith looks a little deeper.

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Forget the January Premium Bond draw results! Here’s why I prefer stocks to bonds

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Not won anything in the latest Premium Bond draw? Don't despair, says Jonathan Smith.

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With £1,000, should I invest in the Tullow Oil share price or the Sirius Minerals share price?

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These two firms have been in the news a lot recently, so which one could be the best to invest…

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If you invested £1,000 in the Tullow Oil share price a year ago, this is how much it’s worth now

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With big moves seen in the share price over the past month, what would the value of your investment currently…

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2 points you should consider aside from the share price before investing in 2020

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Looking at the state of interest rates and the value of the currency can give you valuable insight into the…

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3 reasons why I think the FTSE 250 could rally following the general election result

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What does the election result mean for the UK stock market? Jonathan Smith reveals why he expects a rally.

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises 14% in one day! Should I buy or sell the stock?

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Does the large single-day gain mark the start of a greater rally? Jonathan Smith looks at what could have caused…

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Should I be worried about the FTSE 100 price following the general election?

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With today being election day, Jonathan Smith runs through the game plan for investors.

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How can I invest in the Saudi Aramco share price after the IPO?

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With the IPO of the now world's largest listed company live, can UK investors get a piece of the pie?

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What are FTSE 100 index funds and could they help me towards early retirement?

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Index trackers are not overly complicated instruments, as Jonathan Smith explains.

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Can I invest in a cannabis stock for 2020 and beyond?

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Is it possible to invest in a firm related to cannabis production here in the UK? Jonathan Smith takes a…

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If you’d invested £1,000 in the Lloyds share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

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Taking stock of the returns for the past year can show you some very interesting results, says Jonathan Smith.

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Is the dividend yield at the current Lloyds share price more attractive than a Cash ISA?

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What do investors need to take into account when comparing a dividend yield to a Cash ISA rate? Jonathan Smith…

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Should I ditch stock investing and start forex trading instead?

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Forex trading has become a lot more accessible to retail clients over the past decade. Is it the path to…

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If you had invested £500 in this share a year ago, you would have doubled your money

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If a stock has doubled in value in a short period, it deserves our attention to see why, says Jonathan…

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If you had invested £5k into Sirius Minerals’ IPO, this is how much it would be worth now

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Sirius Minerals has seen large price swings in the past year and many investors have lost money, so what does…

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The Aston Martin share price rose 10% yesterday. Is it time to buy or sell?

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New car releases make Aston Martin look promising, but is the car market robust enough to support further growth?

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2 weeks until the general election! Which FTSE 100 stocks should I add to my ISA?

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As we get closer to election day, Jonathan Smith explains where his focus is within the FTSE 100 index.

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Have £5k to invest? Make sure you look at these financial ratios!

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Number crunching doesn't have to take hours, or be boring, says Jonathan Smith. But it is exceptionally helpful!

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Forget the National Lottery! I think this share price rally could help you retire early

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Jonathan Smith thinks the recent rally in the Greggs share price still has further to go.

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s how I would position my ISA

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Don't panic-sell everything, but look to diversify if you're worried about a crash, says Jonathan Smith.

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Forget the Lloyds and Barclays share prices! Here’s the FTSE 100 bank I’m excited about

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HSBC has slid under the radar recently, but the dividend yield and restructuring plans make it a buy, in the…

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Have £2k to invest? This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 100

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High-dividend-yield stocks are appealing, but it is always beneficial to dig a little deeper. Jonathan Smith has his shovel ready.

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These were the top 3 performing FTSE 100 stocks last month. Should I buy them now?

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Has the strong performance last month carried over into November for the top three stocks? Jonathan Smith reveals all.

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This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 250. Would I buy it?

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New River Reit has a very high dividend yield, but does this mean it is a golden buy? Jonathan Smith…

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Here’s my FTSE 100 price forecast for 2020. What does it mean for your ISA allocation?

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In my opinion, 2020 could offer good returns for the FTSE 100, supported by domestic and international growth.

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How Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party could affect the Lloyds share price

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With election campaigning heating up, what could recent moves mean for Lloyds Banking Group? Jonathan Smith tries to extrapolate.

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BP vs Glencore. Which share price could offer me the best returns for an ISA?

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In the battle of the supergiants, which stock has the best prospects? Jonathan Smith lays out his thoughts.

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Unhappy with your Cash ISA interest rate? I like these two high dividend yield stocks

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Cash ISA rates aren't enough at the moment to get you excited. I'd try looking at high-yield dividend stocks, says…

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Needing early Christmas present ideas? Here is a stock I’d be buying for myself

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Treating yourself to a present in the form of Barclays share price is not a bad idea, says Jonathan Smith.

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Why I think the FTSE 100 could surge past 8,000 points in 2020

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Will the mythical 8,000 point mark for the FTSE 100 be broken soon? Jonathan Smith thinks so.

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Elections, Brexit, Trump. What is the biggest risk to your stock portfolio as we head into 2020?

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The upcoming UK election could present a bigger risk than Brexit and Trump, Jonathan Smith writes.

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It’s general election time! What does this mean for your favourite stock’s share price?

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Political events present a lot of uncertainty, but this does not mean you have to be caught out, says Jonathan…

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2 reasons why I would bank on the Barclays share price for my ISA allocation!

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Could Barclays be a great longer-term buy for your ISA? Jonathan Smith details why he thinks so.

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Want to get rich and retire early? I suggest taking a look at the ITV share price!

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ITV's tried and tested business model could offer a solid long-term buy for investors, writes Jonathan Smith.

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Low interest rate alert! What you need to know about maximising returns

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Do you have to suffer with low returns due to the base rate being low? Jonathan Smith says no!

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£2k to invest? I’d take a look at these 2 high-dividend-yield stocks!

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Jonathan Smith details his two picks for investors looking to buy into high dividend yield stocks.

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2 reasons why I would buy Lloyds for my ISA at the current share price

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Looking ahead at earnings season and Brexit could mean Lloyds is an attractive long-term buy, argues Jonathan Smith.

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