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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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Why the HSBC share price rallied 18% last month

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Jon Smith explains why the HSBC share price was one of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks during the month…

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Ocado shares are flying today! What’s going on?

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Jon Smith explains the impact of a leading bank upgrading the view on Ocado shares, as well as whether the…

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2 reasons why renewable energy stocks are falling

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Jon Smith makes a note of the cost pressures and rising cost of issuing debt as possible reasons behind the…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d invest £500 in for February

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Jon Smith take a look at a couple of top dividend stocks, including one that has grown its dividend per…

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3 things I’m watching out for from the Bank of England meeting this week

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Jon Smith explains a few key points that he's watching out for from the Bank of England meeting on Thursday…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks with a five-year dividend growth rate of 20%+!

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Jon Smith looks at the dividend growth rates of some FTSE 100 income stocks to try and find sustainable companies…

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3 ways to try and make £1,000 in passive dividend income for 2022

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Jon Smith runs through a few different ways that he can use his pot of cash to try and get…

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Metaverse stocks are getting slammed! Here’s what’s on my shopping list

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Jon Smith explains why metaverse stocks are getting hit hard at the moment, and which ones he might buy at…

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The NASDAQ is having its worst January EVER. Here are the best stocks I’m eyeing up

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Jon Smith runs over why the NASDAQ has had such a poor start to the year and which are the…

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3 things Warren Buffett does during a market crash that I’m copying

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Jon Smith takes some points on board from legendary investor Warren Buffett about what to do when a market crash…

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2 risks and 2 opportunities that could shape the Lloyds share price this year

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Jon Smith looks at some potential boosters for the Lloyds share price along with risks that are being flagged at…

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The market wobble has made this household name a penny stock that I’m keen on!

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Jon Smith runs through a company that has recently become a penny stock. He feels it is too cheap to…

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4 ways to make the most out of my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

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Jon Smith explains how he can use the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to his advantage, as well as…

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4 top stocks that could perform well even during a market crash

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Jon Smith outlines his favourite value and defensive company picks as he looks for top stocks to buy even with…

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3 of my top warnings signs of an impending stock market crash

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Jon Smith talks through the fear and greed index along with other stock market crash warning signs, as well as…

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Peloton shares crashed 24% yesterday. Is now the time to buy?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the circulating media reports around Peloton that caused the share price to fall yesterday,…

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The Rivian share price is now below the IPO level! Is this a bargain?

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Jon Smith takes a look at the fall in the Rivian share price recently since its blockbuster IPO to see…

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4 points to note before investing in red hot lithium stocks

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Jon Smith notes the high interest in lithium stocks at the moment, and so explains what he looks out for…

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3 ways I can invest £1,000 in inflation-beating stocks

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Jon Smith explains several different ways that he can consider in order to try and make a real return with…

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Could I make £4,000 in income this year by investing in these dividend stocks?

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Jon Smith explains which dividend stocks he'd buy and how he'd split up his money to be able to make…

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Is NIO stock the best way to profit from electric vehicle growth?

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Jon Smith explains why he's bullish on NIO stock due to strong growth figures, despite the inevitable risk from political…

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This FTSE 100 banking stock jumped almost 10% last week! Here’s why I’m keen

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Jon Smith runs over the bull case for Standard Chartered, a FTSE 100 banking stock that he thinks has legs…

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After breaking 7,500 points, how high could the FTSE 100 go in 2022?

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks that the FTSE 100 could push higher this year when looking at both the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a poisoned chalice?

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Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument when thinking whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap or a stock to stay…

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2 reasons why these commodity companies could be the best stocks to buy now

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Jon Smith explains why oil and mining companies have performed well in the short term, and why they could be…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid in January

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Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that had a strong winter trading period and contrasts it with another company…

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3 ideas to increase my passive income from dividend stocks this year

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Jon Smith considers some straightforward moves that he's looking at to boost the levels of passive income from his dividend…

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Is the Oxford Nanopore share price a bargain at 550p?

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Jon Smith takes a closer look at the Oxford Nanopore share price after the slow grind lower in recent weeks…

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Would investing in a FTSE 100 tracker 5 years ago have made me money?

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Jon Smith talks through the price movements in the FTSE 100 over the past five years, and shows why it's…

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3 reasons why buying REITs could be a great move for 2022

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Jon Smith explains what a REIT is and how the property based stocks could be a good choice given the…

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1 top metaverse stock I think has slipped under the radar!

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Jon Smith runs through a top metaverse stock in terms of hardware production that he thinks hasn't been picked up…

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2 top dividend stocks I’d snap up right now

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Jon Smith explains why he likes two top dividend stocks with above-average yields in the current market environment for his…

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3 reasons why I wouldn’t pull my money out of the stock market right now

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Jon Smith explains why he's not convinced that selling at the moment is the best move when considering long-term stock…

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Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock that I think is cheap right now

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Jon Smith explains why he thinks the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a top FTSE 100 stock to buy at…

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How I’d invest £2,000 for the first time in the best stocks right now

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Jon Smith explains what he'd do if he had a lump sum to invest in the market right now, and…

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3 big points I think will drive Lloyds shares this year

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Jon Smith explains three main factors (both internal and external) that he thinks will be key in deciding where Lloyds…

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Why the Royal Mail (RMG) share price rose 49% in 2021

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Jon Smith explains why the Royal Mail share price was one of the most impressive in the FTSE 100 last…

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Here are the top stocks I’d buy in January with £500

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Jon Smith talks through a handful of top stocks to which he's considering allocating a total of £500 in January.

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This FTSE 250 stock dropped 35% in 2021. I think it’s a buy!

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Jon Smith thinks that CMC Markets is a good buy after the FTSE 250 stock has been beaten down over…

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Here’s the best performing FTSE 100 stock of 2021. Should I buy now?

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Jon Smith reveals the best-performing stock from the FTSE 100 this year, and weighs up whether the run can continue…

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