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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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Darktrace shares: ahead of results next week, here’s why I’m still staying away

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Jonathan Smith struggles to see value in Darktrace shares after the 100% rally in three months, based on the competitive…

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Covid-19 stocks: here’s where I’d invest in case we see the virus flare up again

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Jonathan Smith discusses the key trends and sectors where he thinks he can find Covid-19 defensive stocks in case things…

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With £1,000, here’s how I can create passive dividend income via the FTSE 100

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Jonathan Smith explains what type of stocks he would pick and how he would divide his £1,000 up when trying…

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What happened in the stock market today

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Jonathan Smith talks through the best and worst performers in the stock market today, along with explaining why the FTSE…

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Why are Lloyds shares losing momentum?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why Lloyds shares have dipped 10% over the past three months, and why he thinks there are…

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3 of my favourite stocks to buy for passive dividend income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes stocks that offer him reliable passive dividend income, and offers some specific firms he…

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3 ways I’m trying to increase my income from top dividend stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains how factors such as the rate of cash generation and the payout ratio can help him to…

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Why I’m running a mile from the Helium One (HE1) share price

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's staying away from the Helium One share price after disappointing exploration project results.

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After a £729m special payout, should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for future potential?

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With a large special payout due to shareholders in September, Jonathan Smith looks at Melrose as a FTSE 100 stock…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in September

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Jonathan Smith explains the FTSE 100 stocks he's looking at right now for capital growth or dividend potential due to…

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Why did the Barratt Developments share price fall despite strong results?

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Jonathan Smith reviews the impact of full-year results on the Barratt Developments share price, as well as looking forward to…

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Stocks and Shares ISA ideas: 4 firms I think could do well in September onwards

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Jonathan Smith eyes up stocks from the oil and renewable energy sector that could make good additions to his Stocks…

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Top dividend shares: why making £500 income a month isn’t beyond reach

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would go about trying to make £500 in passive income from investing in top dividend…

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Why I think IG Group shares could be the next big thing

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Due to the high profit margins and strong new client growth, Jonathan Smith is positive on IG Group shares and…

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Could the Tesla share price hit $1,000 by the end of this year?

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Jonathan Smith presents the case both for and against the Tesla share price reaching $1,000 by the end of the…

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2 reasons to get excited about the Aston Martin share price

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Jonathan Smith explains how the rebound in customer demand and the detailed strategy going forward could help the Aston Martin…

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The best UK stocks to buy now for a high-inflation market

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By looking for companies with low debt along with strong product demand, Jonathan Smith picks his best UK stocks to…

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UK stock market bargains: I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend shares today

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Jonathan Smith runs through some dividend shares that he thinks are stock market bargains given their dividend cover and attractive…

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3 reasons why I’m staying away from the Just Eat share price

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Jonathan Smith explains some risks he sees with the Just Eat share price, including dropping out of the FTSE 100…

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If I was opening a Stocks and Shares ISA today, here’s how I’d invest my money

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Jonathan Smith explains how he'd go about deciding how much to invest and where specifically to invest with his Stocks…

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Are Wizz Air shares the best aviation pick in the market right now?

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Jonathan Smith runs through his positive outlook for Wizz Air shares and compares the firm to competitor IAG.

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How I can build a passive income with 7%+ high-dividend-yield stocks

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Even with the higher risk involved, Jonathan Smith explains how he can still make good levels of passive income from…

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2 top ESG stocks to buy in September

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Jonathan Smith outlines his preferred top ESG stocks for the coming month, looking closer at GlaxoSmithKline and AVEVA.

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The AMC share price jumped 20% yesterday. Here’s what I’m doing

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Jonathan Smith notes the impressive one-day gain of the AMC share price, but thinks the potential short squeeze occurring is…

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3 reasons why I’d buy the FTSE 100 dip now to make long-term profits

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Jonathan Smith explains why he can use the recent dips in the FTSE 100 to his advantage when building his…

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I think Glencore shares could be a great buy right now. Here’s why

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After strong half-year results and his personal view of higher commodity prices, Jonathan Smith explains his view on Glencore shares.

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The Morrisons share price jumps on fresh takeover news. Here’s my take on it

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With the Morrisons share price jumping again after a new bid is made, Jonathan Smith explains why he's started to…

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The Ocado share price: is this the beginning of another rally?

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After a jump higher in the Ocado share price over the past month, Jonathan Smith explains why he doesn't think…

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2 stock tips from Warren Buffett that I’m using to boost my returns

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's using wisdom from Warren Buffett on stocks to remain patient during volatility and build a…

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Best stocks to buy now: why I’d invest for both income and growth

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By filtering strong historical price returns with an attractive dividend yield, Jonathan Smith tries to find the best stocks to…

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Deliveroo shares are climbing close to 400p! How high could it go this year?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the 56% gain in Deliveroo shares over the past three months and sees further upside if…

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GameStop (GME) share price: is this the end of the road?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he thinks the GameStop share price could be under pressure as the market moves on to…

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The Anglo American share price is down 10% today! Should I buy the dip?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith notes the reasons for the sharp fall in the Anglo American share price and looks to see whether…

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The FTSE 100 is down 178 points so far today! Here’s what’s going on

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With the FTSE 100 down almost 2.5% today, Jonathan Smith explains the reasons behind it and what he would do…

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How I can use penny stocks to help generate income now and in the future

| Jon Smith

Even with most of the focus on the growth opportunities, Jonathan Smith explains how an income investor can still find…

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2 top dividend stocks to buy in September with £1,000

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Jonathan Smith reviews Admiral Group and National Grid as top dividend stocks that he might buy to try to beat…

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FTSE 100 stocks: where I’d invest £5,000 to try and double my money by 2026

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Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks in financial services, renewable energy and healthcare as the trends he likes over…

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Is Cineworld the best penny stock for me to buy right now?

| Jon Smith

Despite the Cineworld share price being below £1, Jonathan Smith explains why he has concerns about calling it his best…

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Passive income ideas: why dividend stocks remain my favourite way to bank cash

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With low minimum investment size and flexibility on the yield chosen, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes dividend shares as…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy after falling 10% in the last month?

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Royal Mail shares have seen a dip as part of the longer-term rally, making Jonathan Smith question whether it's worth…

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