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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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3 reasons to buy BT shares after the latest results

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Jon Smith offers his opinion on the recent BT results, with a positive view on BT shares following the strong…

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3 reasons why I think Auto Trader shares could outperform in 2022

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Jon Smith explains why he likes Auto Trader shares, with a push towards digital and electric car sales making it…

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US stocks are at fresh all-time highs, so is now the right time to invest?

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Jonathan Smith muses over the latest records being set by the Dow Jones and NASDAQ, and considers whether it still…

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3 top sectors to find generous dividends for passive income

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Jon Smith explains the three areas that he's looking at when trying to find good stocks to include in his…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy ahead of the Bank of England raising interest rates

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Jon Smith explains which FTSE 100 stocks he's keeping an eye on ahead of the important Bank of England meeting…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price fell in October

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Jonathan Smith explains why the Rolls-Royce share price dipped 5% last month, and what the outlook could be going forward.

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3 top growth shares to consider buying in November

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Jonathan Smith explains three top growth shares surrounding current news events such as COP26 and central bank meetings for interest…

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Why I think the Darktrace share price could keep falling after the 15% drop last week

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Jonathan Smith considers a negative report and how it impacted the Darktrace share price last week, along with what it…

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3 things to check before buying a dividend stock for passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains some of the key points he makes sure to tick off before buying any dividend stocks for…

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Despite a name change to Meta, I’m still not buying Facebook shares

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Facebook shares could struggle going forward, with the new strategy shift being quite left-field.

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Investing £12,048 in these 3 dividend stocks could give me annual income of £1,000

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Jonathan Smith explains the three dividend stocks that he'd buy at the moment to give him the best shot at…

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Here’s how I’d allocate £5,000 in the top ETFs right now

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Jonathan Smith explains how he'd look to take advantage of top ETFs to suit his needs when trying to invest…

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2 tips from Warren Buffett to help me try and become an ISA millionaire

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at some quotes from legendary investor Warren Buffett, to help him take the right steps…

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How I’d use £1,000 to make passive income from renewable energy stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains how he'd filter for companies that are renewable energy stocks but that also offer dividend payouts.

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Admiral shares slumped 5.5% yesterday. Here’s why I’d buy this dividend star now

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Jonathan Smith looks into the slump in Admiral shares yesterday, but thinks it presents a good buying opportunity with a…

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I’d invest £333 in each of these 3 top dividend shares now

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Jonathan Smith runs through three of his top dividend shares at the moment, with yields in excess of the FTSE…

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Unpopular opinion alert! I think Tesla shares are overvalued at $1,000

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Tesla shares are overvalued, the same week that the market capitalisation passes the golden…

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How I’m using top growth stocks to maximise my long-term ISA profits

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's looking for fundamental trends for the next decade, including clean energy, to find top growth…

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1 dividend penny share to buy in November

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes the look of Assura, a dividend penny share in the FTSE 250 that offers…

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Should I buy shares in Trump’s social media SPAC (DWAC)?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the commotion being caused around the launch of DWAC, the SPAC that has merged with Donald…

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4 stocks I’d consider buying after the upcoming UK Budget

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Jonathan Smith explains the stocks he's eyeing up ahead of the UK budget, relating to transport spending and tax simplification.

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How I’d invest £2,022 in stocks for 2022 and beyond

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Jonathan Smith breaks down how he'd invest in stocks now, when looking ahead to the potential themes for next year…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy if we’re told to stay at home this winter

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Jonathan Smith explains which FTSE 100 stocks he'd be looking to add to his portfolio in coming months if we…

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Are ASOS shares a screaming buy at 2,700p?

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at ASOS shares after a slump following a downbeat outlook and the departure of the…

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£5,000 in annual dividend income: here’s how I’d go about it

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Jonathan Smith explains the numbers behind investing in stocks in a couple of different ways with the aim for £5,000…

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3 passive income ideas for a £100 investment each week

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Jonathan Smith outlines a couple of different passive income ideas that make use of dividend stocks within the FTSE 100…

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Are Trustpilot shares a bargain after falling 10% yesterday?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the large block trade selling Trustpilot shares yesterday, but doesn't think the 10% move is big…

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Despite a new CEO, I’m steering clear of Burberry shares. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Burberry as a brand could lack direction with the CEO handover, and how this…

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Worried about interest rate hikes? Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 now

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Jonathan Smith explains why interest rate hikes can be bad for the stock market in general, but outlines some areas…

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1 top tech stock to buy and 1 I’d stay away from

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Jonathan Smith outlines why he thinks Oxford Nanopore is a top tech stock, but why he's not keen on Darktrace…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with 10%+ yields!

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Jonathan Smith outlines two FTSE 250 dividend stocks that offer a high dividend yield that could interest passive income investors…

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Here’s how I could make passive income from stocks without a large cash pile

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Jonathan Smith explains a couple of different ways to build up passive income from stocks even if he doesn't have…

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Here’s what’s hot in the stock market right now

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Jonathan Smith talks through key stocks that are hot right now in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, with strong…

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7 things I need to know before buying Lloyds shares

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Jonathan Smith runs through several points he notes that are relevant to discuss before deciding whether to buy Lloyds shares.

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3 reasons why I think the Ocado share price could fall next year

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Jonathan Smith explains that with increased competition and an elevated valuation, the Ocado share price could struggle into 2022.

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2 common traits in the best FTSE 100 stocks over the past year

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Jonathan Smith explains some of the areas that have performed well this year, and looks forward to what could be…

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Can the Cineworld share price have another run at 80p in October?

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Jonathan Smith explains why the Cineworld share price hit 80p last month, but why he doesn't think such a price…

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2 investing gems I love from Cathie Wood and Warren Buffett

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Jonathan Smith looks at advice from Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood that they both agree on, and applies it to…

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Why I’d buy NatWest shares now and hold for a decade

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes NatWest shares due to the range of companies within the group, but notes the…

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What’s the big deal about Lightspeed Commerce shares?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the strong gains in Lightspeed Commerce shares since the IPO, but also the recent bearish report…

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