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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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Investing Articles

I’ve spotted 2 small-cap stocks with big-cap potential

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Jon Smith points out two small-cap stocks that he feels have bright futures ahead based on recent company-specific updates.

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Investing Articles

Buying these 6 dividend powerhouses could make me £5k+ in passive income

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Jon Smith explains which top stocks he'd buy to build up his passive income levels to £5k a year, starting…

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Investing Articles

7%+ yield? Here’s the Aviva dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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Jon Smith takes a look at the Aviva dividend forecasts and weighs up whether the potential yield is realistic for…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares spike, but here are some red flags I’ve spotted

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Jon Smith explains that despite all the recent enthusiasm around Rolls-Royce shares, there are some points that concern him for…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks that could hit 100p before year end

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Jon Smith talks through a lithium hotshot and a 'human capital' specialist as two penny stocks he feels could gain…

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Growth Shares

Tesla shares have almost doubled this year! Time to jump on the bandwagon?

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Jon Smith explains why Tesla shares have done so well recently, but offers a warning about why he feels caution…

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Investing Articles

Why following these 3 Warren Buffett investment ideas could make me rich

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Jon Smith dissects the annual report letter from Warren Buffett and outlines the key points that he feels can improve…

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Investing Articles

Using penny stocks for passive income? Here’s why I’m not crazy

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Jon Smith outlines his strategy for making passive income with large future potential by investing selectively in penny stocks.

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares: my top 5 takeaways from the annual report

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Jon Smith runs through the key details relating to Lloyds shares from the latest report, ranging from loans, dividends and…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend gems I’d invest £100 in to kick off March

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Jon Smith runs through a few of his favourite FTSE 100 stocks for the coming month that he feels can…

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy in March instead

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Jon Smith outlines two ideas for dividend shares that have yields above 6% but that he feels don't carry an…

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Investing Articles

Why investing £1,666 is a magic number for my Stocks & Shares ISA

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Jon Smith explains how he can build up to investing £1,666 a month over time to help maximise his potential…

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Investing Articles

15%+ yields? How I’m treating the rise of ultra-high-yield stocks

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Jon Smith digs into the stories behind some of the ultra-high-yield stocks in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, and…

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Growth Shares

These 3 top banks think the Haleon share price will rally. What should I do?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the target forecasts from several bank analysts for the Haleon share price and thinks…

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Investing For Beginners

3 major UK shares being bought by company directors

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Jon Smith reveals three UK shares from the FTSE 100 that have been bought recently by insiders, and which one…

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Dividend Shares

Buying these top stocks can make me a second income to counter inflation

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Jon Smith explains how he can build a second income from a portfolio that can beat inflation this year, based…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons to buy FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index hitting 8,000 points

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Jon Smith continues to find value and great dividends among FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index as a whole having…

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Investing Articles

5 reasons for and against a stock market crash this year

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Jon Smith presents both sides of the argument when thinking about a future potential stock market crash, and reveals how…

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Small-Cap Shares

2 small-cap shares that could supercharge my 2023 profits

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Jon Smith writes about two small-cap shares that might not get much coverage, but he feels could still be a…

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Investing Articles

How hot dividend stocks could make me £750 a month in income

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Jon Smith talks through how to find the sweet spot of dividend yields and how this could enable him to…

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Growth Shares

2 reasons why IAG stock could hit 200p this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how both lower costs and higher revenue could boost IAG stock due to larger profits being generated…

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Investing For Beginners

Warren Buffett has just bought or sold these 4 stocks. What should I do?

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Jon Smith reviews the latest actions from Warren Buffett, noting a surprising share sale and also his buying more of…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain-basement growth stocks I’m thinking about buying

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Jon Smith runs through two growth stocks that have fallen significantly over the past year into potentially undervalued territory.

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Growth Shares

2 UK shares that could be set for big gains as the economy recovers

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Jon Smith reveals two of his favourite UK shares from banking and property that he feels will outperform as the…

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Dividend Shares

How buying cheap shares now can make me passive income for life

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Jon Smith talks through how he filters for undervalued stocks that also pay out dividends. This allows him to make…

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Investing Articles

Just how low could the Darktrace share price go?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks recent results and institutional scepticism could continue to hurt the Darktrace share price.

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Investing Articles

4 top stocks I feel could pay me passive income for life

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Jon Smith explains why he's factoring in the dividend history of stocks, not just the current yield, when trying to…

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Investing Articles

If I bought Lloyds shares now, what could my return be in a year’s time?

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Jon Smith tries to understand what benefit Lloyds shares could get from the higher interest rate environment, as well as…

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Investing Articles

Buying these 4 cheap shares could mean I never have to work again

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Jon Smith outlines how buying cheap shares that have upward price and dividend potential could help him to pack in…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 just hit all-time highs! Here’s why I’m not sitting on my hands

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Jon Smith explains the disconnect between the UK economy and the FTSE 100 and why this allows him to continue…

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Investing For Beginners

My boring way to try and get rich from a Stocks & Shares ISA

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Jon Smith explains his idea for making his Stocks and Shares ISA pot grow over time by putting his money…

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Investing Articles

4 juicy lithium stocks for me to consider buying now

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Jon Smith talks through several lithium stocks he's keen on right now, ranging from mining companies to end-product users.

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Investing Articles

The Meta share price jumped 23% yesterday! Here’s why it could run even higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the jump in the Meta share price yesterday and argues why it could keep…

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Investing Articles

If I had a spare £1,000, here’s where I’d invest in the stock market now

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Jon Smith runs over his four favourite sectors in the stock market that he feels could grow a £1,000 investment…

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Investing For Beginners

58% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is in these 3 stocks. Should I follow him?

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Jon Smith takes a peek under the hood at Warren Buffett's top holdings and explains what he does and doesn't…

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Investing Articles

I think this FTSE small-cap stock could double my money

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Jon Smith talks through a FTSE property stock that has caught his attention due to a strong share price gain…

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Investing Articles

2 green dividend stocks that tick all my boxes right now

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Jon Smith tries to marry up generating passive income with saving the planet via two green dividend stocks with yields…

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Investing Articles

With no savings in January, I’d build passive income in these 2 ways now

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Jon Smith explains that even after a patchy January, he can still make passive income in 2023 by being smart…

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Investing Articles

Down 27% in a year, this FTSE 100 stock is ringing alarm bells for me

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Jon Smith flags up a big-name FTSE 100 stock around which he thinks there are some worrying signs and explains…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2023 dividend potential?

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Despite not currently paying out any income, Jon Smith explains why he's keeping an eye on Rolls-Royce shares for dividend…

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