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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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Could investing in the FTSE 100 make me a millionaire within a decade?

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Jon Smith outlines his strategy with both FTSE 100 growth and income stocks that could give him a shot at…

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I think these are the 10 best shares to buy for 2023

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Jon Smith outlines his best shares to buy for the coming year including healthcare providers and manufacturing firms.

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett in buying these top stocks

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Jon Smith runs through three of the top stocks that Warren Buffett has owned for several years and explains why…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

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Jon Smith reviews two growth stocks with a large presence in the UK that he thinks could struggle with the…

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What could happen to the Shell share price if oil hits $100 again?

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Jon Smith is thinking hard about the potential appreciation of the Shell share price, based on the oil price rallying…

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How I’m building a second income from top dividend shares

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Jon Smith outlines how he's using some of his money each month to build a second income that could grow…

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Is NIO stock really a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

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Jon Smith compares NIO stock to other electric vehicle manufacturers to see whether it's the best value play for him…

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3 ways I’ll jump on a market crash in 2023 to make passive income

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Jon Smith talks through ways he can use lower share prices to boost his dividend yield, helping to increase his…

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Here’s my Stocks & Shares ISA wishlist for 2023

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Jon Smith outlines eight companies that he's jotted down to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA before the April…

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Is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy Credit Suisse shares?

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks now could be a good time to start building an investment in Credit Suisse…

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Here’s how I can use Lloyds shares for passive income in 2023

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Jon Smith runs through the 4.62% dividend yield on Lloyds shares and explains his positive outlook for the stock.

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Why did this FTSE 100 company soar 26% in November?

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Jon Smith reviews the JD Sports share price performance, given the fact that the FTSE 100 stock was a top…

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This FTSE 100 income stock has an 18.5% yield. What’s the catch?

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Jon Smith explains why a top income stock has such a high yield and how scratching below the surface reveals…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy these top growth stocks in December

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Jon Smith runs through two US-listed growth stocks that he feels have been battered too much over the course of…

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How I’d take advantage of a stock market crash in 2023

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Jon Smith explains why a stock market crash could happen next year, but also, if it does, how he can…

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I’m following this Warren Buffett technique to create generational wealth

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Jon Smith looks at how Warren Buffett picks his value stocks and how he can copy this to build his…

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How I’d target £50k in passive income from just a dozen stocks

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Jon Smith explains his portfolio idea of owning just a dozen stocks focused on passive income generation to beat the…

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How drip-feeding £400 a month into the FTSE 100 could make me £200k

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Jon Smith explains how the economic cycle works and why this can help him build his wealth over time via…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’m keen on these 2 high-yield income stocks

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Jon Smith outlines why he's targeting high-yield income shares despite the added risk that's normally associated with them.

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5 ideas to supercharge my Stocks & Shares ISA in 2023

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Jon Smith runs through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including IPOs, the energy sector, and banking dividends.

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With no savings at 50, I could make lifetime passive income using this idea

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Jon Smith explains how he'd still be able to generate passive income for retirement even when getting started later in…

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Why I’m buying UK shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

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Jon Smith explains why he feels the stock market is in an attractive place now and how this translates to…

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Why I see recession-protection value in the Unilever share price

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Jon Smith explains why he sees value in the Unilever share price at current levels, based on its role as…

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2 under-the-radar penny stocks I think have big potential

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Jon Smith writes about two penny stocks that have caught his eye in the property space. He thinks they could…

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4 ways the stock market could be impacted by the Autumn Statement

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Jon Smith outlines how he thinks the recent measures announced by the Chancellor today could impact the stock market.

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 22% in a month! Should I buy now?

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Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the pop higher in Rolls-Royce shares, but isn't convinced that this is the point…

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If the FTSE 100 keeps climbing, here’s what I think I’ll buy

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Jon Smith notes the recent jump in the FTSE 100 and reveals some of the stocks that could rally if…

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Warren Buffett just bought these top stocks. Should I join him?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the latest 13F filing from Warren Buffett's company to see which stocks he has…

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Buying these stocks now could make me a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire

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Jon Smith explains how he's making the most of top stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA in order to…

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If inflation stays at 10% in 2023, what could happen to Tesco shares?

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Jon Smith considers what could happen to Tesco shares if we continue to see inflation at high levels in the…

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Should I buy 280 shares in these income stocks for chunky dividends?

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Jon Smith finds several income stocks that he thinks could provide him with reliable and healthy dividends over the coming…

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4 of the smartest stock market investment ideas I have right now

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Jon Smith reveals his favourite investment ideas for next year, focusing on what's hot now and what could do well…

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Should I buy renewable energy stocks now?

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Jon Smith explores renewable energy stock options for both growth and income and explains where his focus is right now.

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If interest rates hit 4.5%, what could happen to the Lloyds share price?

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Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument regarding the impact that higher rates will have on the Lloyds share…

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How I’d invest £400 a month to maximise my passive income potential

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Jon Smith explains how he'd try to squeeze the most out of his spare cash by stock-picking to try and…

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3 reasons why I’m tempted to buy NIO shares

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Jon Smith explains the reasons, including a potential shift in China's Covid-19 policy, why NIO shares have caught his eye.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Cineworld shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Jon Smith runs the numbers when it comes to the performance of Cineworld shares and tries to clarify the future…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares now for chunky dividends in 2023?

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Jon Smith identifies some of the FTSE 100 shares that he's thinking about buying before year end for their income…

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I was wrong about Ocado shares. But here’s why I’m still not going to buy

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Jon Smith notes the 39% rally in Ocado shares in the past month but explains why a large part of…

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The Sareum share price is down 40% in a month. What’s going on?

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Jon Smith takes note of the sharp move lower in the Sareum share price but scratches his head at the…

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