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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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After hitting 52-week lows, is now the time to buy Royal Mail shares?

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Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument as to why he might consider buying Royal Mail shares at a…

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3 FTSE 100 ideas to make my money work smarter

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Jon Smith writes about several ideas he is trying to implement with the FTSE 100 to make his investments work…

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2 reasons why the Wickes share price is down 20% today

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Jon Smith explains some of the points within the half-year results released today that are causing the Wickes share price…

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Why investing in the FTSE 100 is my best side hustle for passive income

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Jon Smith lists his reasons for using FTSE 100 stocks as a primary way to make income on the side…

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As Ocado earnings disappoint, should I buy the dip?

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Jon Smith talks through the latest Ocado earnings for H1, and explains why he isn't convinced about buying the shares…

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Up 31% in a month, is now the time to buy JD Sports shares?

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Jon Smith explains the reasons behind the jump in JD Sports shares and outlines why he thinks it could continue.

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Is this 14% high-dividend-yield portfolio too good to be true?

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Jon Smith considers whether the reward outweighs the risk of investing in an ultra-high-dividend-yield selection of stocks.

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s my 5 point action plan

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Jon Smith talks through a selection of key points that he's focused on implementing for a stock market crash.

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Tesla earnings preview: what investors need to know

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Jon Smith runs through the main points that he's watching out for from the Tesla earnings due out in the…

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2 growth stocks to buy for the new market cycle

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks two FTSE 250 growth stocks could be set to outperform in a potential market…

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5 reasons why the stock market is down this week

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Jon Smith runs through a plethora of reasons that in part have contributed to the stock market finishing the week…

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3 reasons why I’m buying the dip in the FTSE 100 now

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Jon Smith talks through a few main reasons why he thinks the dip in the FTSE 100 this week offers…

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Why the Admiral share price fell 18% today

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Jon Smith explains the main factor behind the dump in the Admiral share price today and if he's considering buying…

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Why high inflation could help push up the Lloyds share price

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Jon Smith has a more unusual angle on why he thinks the Lloyds share price could rally from current levels.

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My 5-step process for buying top income shares

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Jon Smith runs through the useful tips and tricks he uses when it comes to making a choice of what…

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5 of the best UK shares for dividend income right now

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Jon Smith details several of his favourite UK shares offering dividends that should hold up well during a downturn.

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What’s going on with the Woodbois share price?

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Jon Smith tries to find value in the Woodbois share price after pouring over the latest results for the company.

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With the GameStop stock split, is now the time to buy?

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Jon Smith talks through the implications of the GameStop stock split, but explains why he isn't keen to invest.

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3 simple ways to boost my passive income from dividend shares

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Jon Smith explains a few methods that he's putting into practice to help to increase the amount of passive income…

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3 UK stocks I think Warren Buffett would snap up at the moment

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Jon Smith looks at the stocks Warren Buffett owns at the moment and extrapolates UK options that he thinks Buffett…

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2 shares to buy with juicy dividend yields above 9%

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Jon Smith notes two shares to buy for his income portfolio, with eye-catching yields well above average at the moment.

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What Boris Johnson resigning could mean for the stock market

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Jon Smith talks through the reaction to the latest headlines around Boris Johnson in the stock market, and what could…

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Down 45% in a year, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Jon Smith explains why Scottish Mortgage shares appear to him to be good value given their post-pandemic fall.

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3 reasons why the stock market is falling today

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Jon Smith explains several factors that are contributing to the stock market falling today, and his thoughts on them.

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Can I get rich from my Stocks & Shares ISA?

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Jon Smith explains how the process of time and good stock picks could enable his Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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My top 4 tips for making the most of a stock market recovery

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Jon Smith runs through his thoughts on how he's planning to take advantage of a potential stock market recovery.

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Are investment trusts worth the hype?

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Jon Smith explains some of the characteristics that make investment trusts appealing for him as a potential investor.

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No savings? I’d buy these income shares to build up my money

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Jon Smith explains why he'd use income shares to help build up his savings, along with some examples of stocks…

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4 no-brainer stocks to buy for chunky dividends in July

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Jon Smith outlines some of the stocks he's looking to buy for the upcoming month that pay out above average…

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Am I missing something about Royal Mail shares?

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Jon Smith scratches his head at the continued fall in Royal Mail shares and tries to find out what's going…

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2 top UK shares I’d buy for July with £600

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Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite UK shares that he wants to buy with free cash in the coming…

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3 ways I can make passive income in a falling stock market

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Jon Smith writes about several methods he's going to implement to boost his passive income potential if the market falls.

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Down 82% in a year, are ASOS shares the right buy now?

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Jon Smith considers the drastic fall in ASOS shares over the past year, but notes why he thinks it could…

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How I’m positioning my Stocks & Shares ISA for a stock market recovery

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Jon Smith explains his reasoning behind the actions he's taking (and not taking!) at the moment in his Stocks and…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesla shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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If Jon Smith had bought Tesla shares a year ago, he'd be in profit. But he has some concerns for…

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3 ways I’m protecting my FTSE 100 stock portfolio right now

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Jon Smith writes about several different ways he's trying to plan for the future to try to make his FTSE…

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Recession ready! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks for tough times

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Jon Smith explains some of his favourite options for defensive FTSE 100 stocks that he's thinking of adding to his…

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3 events that could cause the Lloyds share price to explode higher

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Jon Smith runs through several key events over the course of the summer that could provide a spark for the…

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2 hot income stocks to buy for July

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Jon Smith outlines two of his favourite income stocks at the moment that he wants to buy for future dividends.

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Are Aviva shares the best dividend option in the FTSE 100?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the generous dividend yield on Aviva shares and asks whether it's the best buy…

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