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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 ways to combine the best FTSE 100 stocks for both income and growth

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Jonathan Smith explains the different ratios he looks at when trying to find the best FTSE 100 stocks that have…

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My 3-step plan for buying the best renewable energy stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains the steps he'd take when trying to build a portfolio around the best renewable energy stocks right…

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How I’m trying to generate £1,000 in passive income a year from top UK dividend shares

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's picking top UK dividend shares from sustainable sectors to ensure future income payments in years…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider buying with an ultra-high 9% yield

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Jonathan Smith explains why Persimmon could be an attractive FTSE 100 dividend stock in the property sector for his portfolio.

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Here are 3 big FTSE 100 crash risks and what I’m doing about them

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Jonathan Smith identifies his three top FTSE 100 crash risks in the short run and explains how he is dealing…

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The Camber Energy (CEI) share price dropped 50% yesterday! What’s going on?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the spectacular rise and fall of the Camber Energy share price, and whether there's room for…

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What’s the big fuss about the Oxford Nanopore share price?

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Jonathan Smith looks into the hype around the Oxford Nanopore share price and finds an innovative company with great potential.

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We’re halfway through the ISA year! Here are the top 3 lessons I’ve learnt so far

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Jonathan Smith muses over the continued impact of Covid-19, rising inflation and the importance of dividend income as he looks…

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My top 4 passive income stocks to buy now

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's targeting passive income stocks from property and banking at the moment for sustainable dividends.

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Here are my top FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for this week

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Jonathan Smith runs through the top FTSE 100 stocks he's watching this week with information on dividends, property prices and…

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Should I sell my Deliveroo shares now? No!

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Jonathan Smith talks through recent events regarding Deliveroo and why he feels further growth is brewing for Deliveroo shares.

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Why and how I’d invest £500 a month in ESG stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains how diversifying and investing regularly over time helps him stay on top of hot ESG stocks both…

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2 reasons why I’m scratching my head about the Lloyds share price

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Jonathan Smith talks about recent events including the higher bond yields and strong UK GDP data, and why it should…

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4 ways I can try to protect myself against a stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith explains what he would do within his stocks portfolio and outside of it to prepare for another potential…

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2 reasons why the Royal Mail share price fell yesterday

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks potential logistics disruption and declining parcels volumes are negatively impacting the Royal Mail share…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d buy for October

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Jonathan Smith reviews two top dividend stocks with yields in excess of 5% that he's looking to buy as we…

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The NASDAQ had its worst day since March! Is the tech bubble bursting?

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Jonathan Smith talks through the reasons for the slump in the NASDAQ composite index yesterday, but doesn't think this is…

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3 ways I’d look to realise profits from my long-term FTSE 100 investments

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would look to tactically sell some of his FTSE 100 investments with the least friction…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 100% in the last six months! Should I buy?

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Jonathan Smith runs through the exceptional growth in Future shares, as a FTSE 250 stock that he thinks could have…

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3 of the best shares to buy now with £500 each

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Jonathan Smith notes three of the best shares he'd buy now, despite the wobbles being seen in the FTSE 100…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in ultra-high-yield dividend stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith talks through why some firms that can currently be classified as ultra-high-yield dividend stocks, and how he'd go…

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Will the FTSE 100 finish higher or lower than 7,000 points by year-end?

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Jonathan Smith looks ahead at three key issues that he thinks will determine whether the FTSE 100 can finish above…

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I’ve bought Hurricane Energy (HUR) shares. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith explains his reasons for buying Hurricane Energy shares as his latest investment, with potential signs of a turnaround…

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3 points from Warren Buffett to help me with passive dividend income

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Jonathan Smith runs through some words of wisdom from Warren Buffett and applies them to the pursuit of passive dividend…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now despite market jitters

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Jonathan Smith identifies FTSE 100 stocks with low exposure to China, low-risk debt and defensive elements to help him in…

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Rolls-Royce and IAG shares soar this week! Here’s what I’ll do

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at Rolls-Royce and IAG shares, two of the top performing stocks from yesterday despite the…

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3 reasons I’d buy top dividend stocks now for long-term income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes the look of investing in top dividend stocks at the moment, especially when assessing…

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How I’d invest £2,000 in defensive FTSE 100 stocks right now

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With some concern about the future, Jonathan Smith explains how he would look for (and invest in) defensive FTSE 100…

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The FTSE 100 has dropped below 7,000 points! Here are 3 reasons why

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With a slump in the FTSE 100 late last week, Jonathan Smith looks into some of the main drivers behind…

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Should I buy Tesco shares now, even if we get another market crash?

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Jonathan Smith explains how buying Tesco share as a defensive stock could help his portfolio weather any potential upcoming storms.

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Should I buy easyJet shares following a volatile couple of weeks?

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Jonathan Smith runs through the impact of the recent rights issue, trading update, and takeover bid on easyJet shares.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Royal Mail shares a year ago, here’s how much it would be worth today

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After returning over 100% in the past year, Jonathan Smith runs the numbers on Royal Mail shares, but questions if…

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FTSE 100 review: Ashtead shares rally on results but mining companies struggle

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Jonathan Smith reviews the FTSE 100 today, noting gains for Ashtead Group on good results but also concern over a…

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2 of the best UK shares I’m thinking of buying with spare cash

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks both St. James's Place and B&M are two of the best UK shares to…

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Here are 2 pros and cons of buying penny stocks

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Jonathan Smith runs through some of the points he weighs up before deciding whether to invest in a penny stock…

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Dividend stocks: 4 things I wish I’d known as a beginner

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Jonathan Smith explains several key points relating to dividend stocks and what he looks for today that he wishes he'd…

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What’s going on with the Barclays share price?

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Jonathan Smith explains why he think the Barclays share price has been flat in recent months, despite good longer-term growth.

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Here are 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with yields above 5%

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When looking for attractive income stars, Jonathan Smith eyes up two FTSE 250 dividend stocks he thinks are worth him…

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Why I wouldn’t always buy the highest-yielding dividend stocks for passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's cautious when he sees a FTSE 100 dividend stock with an unusually high yield up…

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4 points to help me drip feed £500 a month into the FTSE 100

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Jonathan Smith explains several key points that he would use when trying to invest in the FTSE 100 on a…

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