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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."

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Why now is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make passive income from stocks

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Jon Smith explains why stocks from the property and financial services sector could offer him a unique passive income opportunity.

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Growth Shares

If inflation has peaked, these are the FTSE 100 stocks I’ll snap up

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Jon Smith mulls over the recent inflation data release and identifies some FTSE 100 stocks that should benefit this year.

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I’d buy 549 shares in this top dividend stock to make £1,000 in income

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Jon Smith reveals an above-average-yielding dividend stock he thinks could pay him income now and for decades to come.

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4 reasons why the stock market is breaking higher despite the UK economy

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Jon Smith highlights several points including a potential peak of inflation as to why the stock market is performing so…

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2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could break 56p this year

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Jon Smith talks through the interest rate forecasts and the positive economic data that could support the Lloyds share price…

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Why is nobody talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

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Jon Smith runs through a FTSE 250 stock that doesn't get as much limelight as some other peers, but could…

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How I’d aim for a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA starting with just £150

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Jon Smith outlines how it's possible for him to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire from regular weekly investing…

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3 investment ideas that could double my money

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Jon Smith points out several stock investment ideas that have the potential to make him some serious returns in coming…

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This popular UK stock is up 31% in a month! Should I join the party?

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Jon Smith explains the reasons why a well-known UK stock has been outperforming recently, along with his outlook for 2023.

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7 cheap shares that can help me easily build a second income

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Jon Smith runs over several cheap shares that he likes in order to position himself for a future income stream…

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4 high-yield stocks that are double the FTSE 100 average

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Jon Smith identifies several high-yield stocks that do carry risk, but also the potential for some lucrative income for his…

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Investing Articles

Earnings season: Tesco shares look appealing after strong Christmas trading

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Jon Smith reviews the Christmas trading report and outlines why he thinks Tesco shares could rally from here, despite inflation…

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Warren Buffett is up 50% in the past 5 years. Here’s how I’m going to copy him

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Jon Smith explains some of the features that have generated Warren Buffett his strong returns in the past and continue…

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Virgin Orbit shares dump 20% after failed flight. What should I do?

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Jon Smith reviews Virgin Orbit shares, after the UK flight failed to deliver, and wonders if this could be a…

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FTSE 100 to 8,000 points? 3 positive early signs from 2023

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Jon Smith runs through factors including higher debt issuance and a weaker currency to support his case for the FTSE…

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I think this forgotten growth stock could double my money this year

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Jon Smith reviews a growth stock from the travel sector that he feels could jump back to 2019 prices based…

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Falling stocks? No problem! Here’s how I’m boosting my passive income

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Jon Smith explains why stocks in the red aren't always a bad thing, as it allows him to benefit from…

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After being battered in 2022, is now the time to buy tech stocks?

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Jon Smith takes a look at valuations and historical share price movements for the big tech stocks to see if…

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3 income stocks being bought by the company directors

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Jon Smith takes a look at the company directors that have been buying their own shares, with a focus on…

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Up 34% in 3 months, is the ITV share price primed to soar?

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Jon Smith notes the sharp move higher in the ITV share price recently, but wonders if it's really anything to…

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Next shares jump 7% today. Should this be my first buy of 2023?

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After a bumper Christmas trading update, Jon Smith takes a look at Next shares to consider whether it's time to…

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3 cheap stocks to buy now to fast-track my year

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Jon Smith runs through three stocks to buy that he thinks have either been oversold, or that could offer him…

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Down 71% in a year, are Tesla shares finally looking cheap?

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Jon Smith starts 2023 noting the sharp move lower in Tesla shares over the past month. So he's decided to…

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How I’m going to be greedy when others are fearful with the FTSE 100

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Jon Smith explains why he's imitating Warren Buffett when it comes to making investment decisions with the FTSE 100 this…

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Investing Articles

2 UK REITs to buy now for my Stocks & Shares ISA

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Jon Smith explains why commercial REITs can be a good source of reliable income for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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If I invest £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares now, what could my return be this year?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the past performance of Rolls-Royce shares and adds in his outlook to decide whether…

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2 dividend stocks I’m running a mile from

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Jon Smith notes down two dividend stocks he thinks carry high risk at the moment, based on the outlook for…

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Why the stock market in 2023 could offer me once-in-a-generation returns

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Jon Smith talks through why the lacklustre stock market returns from 2022 actually represent an opportunity for him now.

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How I’m making my life easier for 2023 with these passive income ideas

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Jon Smith outlines some passive income ideas from growth stocks and dividend payers to set himself up for the coming…

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3 ways I can boost my 2023 profits by listening to Warren Buffett

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Jon Smith explains how Warren Buffett's simple investment strategy, compounded by patience, should be able to help him for 2023.

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I’m looking for cheap UK stocks. Here are two I like right now

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Jon Smith talks through two cheap UK stocks that have low P/E ratios and that have fallen over the past…

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The Aston Martin share price jumped 19% last week. What’s going on?

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Jon Smith explains why the Aston Martin share price has been rallying over the past month and why it could…

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My top 8 investment funds for 2023

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Jon Smith explains his favourite investment funds for the New Year, including options for income and capital growth.

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These 2 income stocks could help pay my mortgage

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Jon Smith talks through how income stocks with dividend yields above 5.5% could help him counter the cost-of-living crisis.

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Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares now for 2023

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Jon Smith points to several reasons why he isn't keen to buy Rolls-Royce shares as we head into 2023, despite…

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This well-known UK share is down 75% this year. Time to buy?

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Jon Smith runs over a household UK share that has endured a terrible year and asks whether 2023 could be…

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What would it take for the Cineworld share price to explode in 2023?

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Jon Smith talks through measures -- including restructuring and a potential buyout -- that could help the Cineworld share price.

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Here’s my biggest investing mistake from the stock market this year

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Jon Smith talks through a huge missed opportunity in not buying a growth share from the stock market at the…

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How a high-yield income portfolio could boost my annual returns by 20%

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Jon Smith shows how by allocating even a small portion of his money to high-yield stocks he could potentially increase…

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3 FTSE directors who have been buying up their company shares this month

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Jon Smith runs over three recent FTSE director dealings, including a director and two CEOs purchasing stock in their companies.

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