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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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Growth Shares

The FTSE has fallen but this growth stock is surging!

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Jon Smith explains why a particular growth stock is moving higher despite the broader market falling, and why he might…

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Investing For Beginners

Lloyds shares are the cheapest since December. Time for me to buy?

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Jon Smith says the falling price of Lloyds shares may be appealing, but wonders whether they can rise significantly from…

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Investing Articles

Is it possible to be a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire in this market?

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The FTSE 100 might be flat over the past year, but Jon Smith explains why he can still reach his…

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Investing Articles

Inflation hits 10.4%! Here’s how I’m using passive income to fight back

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Jon Smith explains why high inflation is a problem for him but how he can use passive income from stocks…

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Investing For Beginners

These FTSE 100 stocks are down >20% in the past month. Time to buy?

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Jon Smith carefully sifts through three FTSE 100 stocks that have experienced large drawdowns over the past month for various…

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Growth Shares

How I’m copying Warren Buffett from the 2008 bank crash… in 2023

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Jon Smith explains how Warren Buffett invested during the last financial crisis and thinks how he can mirror that with…

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Growth Shares

What’s all the fuss about with the Kodal share price?

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Jon Smith zones in on the Kodal share price, given the jump in recent months on the basis of securing…

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Investing Articles

Income alert! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023/24

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shares the latest National Grid dividend forecasts from analysts and argues for it being a good buy for…

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Investing Articles

After hitting 52-week lows, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's in the bullish camp with regards to Scottish Mortgage shares, despite the recent tumble lower.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £350 monthly in dividend stocks to afford a Ferrari

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Jon Smith explains how he could invest his way to buying a supercar using a strategy involving reinvesting income from…

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Investing For Beginners

1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

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Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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Investing Articles

As the market tumbles, here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA hit list

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Jon Smith thinks there's time to squeeze in more purchases before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, and reveals his…

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Investing Articles

Why my grandkids will thank me for buying this penny stock

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Jon Smith runs through a penny stock from the lithium exploration sector that he feels could have multi-decade demand and…

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Investing Articles

Down 20% in a week, should I buy Ocado shares now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he doesn't believe Ocado shares are cheap at the moment, despite the continued fall over the…

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Investing Articles

After doubling, what’s next for the Premier African Minerals (PREM) share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the strong rally in the Premier African Minerals (PREM) share price and considers the upside from the…

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Investing Articles

10% yield? Here’s the Glencore dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the market expectations for Glencore's future dividend payments, and he sees some attractive potential.

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 banks just got smashed! Here’s why I’m buying

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Jon Smith explains why the FTSE 100 was dragged down by banking stocks at the end of last week and…

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Investing Articles

I’ve spotted 2 small-cap stocks with big-cap potential

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Jon Smith points out two small-cap stocks that he feels have bright futures ahead based on recent company-specific updates.

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Investing Articles

Buying these 6 dividend powerhouses could make me £5k+ in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which top stocks he'd buy to build up his passive income levels to £5k a year, starting…

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Investing Articles

7%+ yield? Here’s the Aviva dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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Jon Smith takes a look at the Aviva dividend forecasts and weighs up whether the potential yield is realistic for…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares spike, but here are some red flags I’ve spotted

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that despite all the recent enthusiasm around Rolls-Royce shares, there are some points that concern him for…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks that could hit 100p before year end

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Jon Smith talks through a lithium hotshot and a 'human capital' specialist as two penny stocks he feels could gain…

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Growth Shares

Tesla shares have almost doubled this year! Time to jump on the bandwagon?

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Jon Smith explains why Tesla shares have done so well recently, but offers a warning about why he feels caution…

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Investing Articles

Why following these 3 Warren Buffett investment ideas could make me rich

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Jon Smith dissects the annual report letter from Warren Buffett and outlines the key points that he feels can improve…

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Investing Articles

Using penny stocks for passive income? Here’s why I’m not crazy

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Jon Smith outlines his strategy for making passive income with large future potential by investing selectively in penny stocks.

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares: my top 5 takeaways from the annual report

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Jon Smith runs through the key details relating to Lloyds shares from the latest report, ranging from loans, dividends and…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend gems I’d invest £100 in to kick off March

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Jon Smith runs through a few of his favourite FTSE 100 stocks for the coming month that he feels can…

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy in March instead

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Jon Smith outlines two ideas for dividend shares that have yields above 6% but that he feels don't carry an…

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Investing Articles

Why investing £1,666 is a magic number for my Stocks & Shares ISA

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Jon Smith explains how he can build up to investing £1,666 a month over time to help maximise his potential…

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Investing Articles

15%+ yields? How I’m treating the rise of ultra-high-yield stocks

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Jon Smith digs into the stories behind some of the ultra-high-yield stocks in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, and…

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Growth Shares

These 3 top banks think the Haleon share price will rally. What should I do?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the target forecasts from several bank analysts for the Haleon share price and thinks…

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Investing For Beginners

3 major UK shares being bought by company directors

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Jon Smith reveals three UK shares from the FTSE 100 that have been bought recently by insiders, and which one…

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Dividend Shares

Buying these top stocks can make me a second income to counter inflation

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Jon Smith explains how he can build a second income from a portfolio that can beat inflation this year, based…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons to buy FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index hitting 8,000 points

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Jon Smith continues to find value and great dividends among FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index as a whole having…

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Investing Articles

5 reasons for and against a stock market crash this year

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Jon Smith presents both sides of the argument when thinking about a future potential stock market crash, and reveals how…

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Small-Cap Shares

2 small-cap shares that could supercharge my 2023 profits

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Jon Smith writes about two small-cap shares that might not get much coverage, but he feels could still be a…

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Investing Articles

How hot dividend stocks could make me £750 a month in income

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Jon Smith talks through how to find the sweet spot of dividend yields and how this could enable him to…

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Growth Shares

2 reasons why IAG stock could hit 200p this year

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Jon Smith explains how both lower costs and higher revenue could boost IAG stock due to larger profits being generated…

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Investing For Beginners

Warren Buffett has just bought or sold these 4 stocks. What should I do?

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Jon Smith reviews the latest actions from Warren Buffett, noting a surprising share sale and also his buying more of…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain-basement growth stocks I’m thinking about buying

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Jon Smith runs through two growth stocks that have fallen significantly over the past year into potentially undervalued territory.

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