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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 I’d buy Aston Martin shares despite its latest news

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Despite the short-term hit to the Aston Martin share price, Jonathan Smith finally flips and puts the share on his…

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3 investing lessons I’ve learned from the Neil Woodford saga a year on

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Jonathan Smith explains how not putting all your eggs in one basket is a key lesson from reviewing the Neil…

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Forget the June premium bond draw! Here’s an income-paying stock I’d buy right now

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Jonathan Smith outlines why he prefers to buy an income-paying stock such as M&G and ignore the latest premium bond…

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2 ways I’d invest £1,000 per month to try and get rich

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Getting rich from investing, even with a small amount, is possible if you target the right high-growth firms, according to…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that I’d buy for income during the stock market crash

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GlaxoSmithKline and Severn Trent are great FTSE 100 dividend stocks in the eyes of Jonathan Smith, as he explains in…

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3 reasons why I’d invest in gold along with stocks for my 2020 ISA allocation

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The hedge that investing in gold offers and low interest rates make it a worthy inclusion alongside a stock portfolio,…

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The stock market crash: I’d buy these 4 FTSE 100 stocks for my ISA now

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at some interesting buys for both growth and income that the stock market crash has…

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The Lloyds share price is rallying. Could buying now help to make me a millionaire?

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With the Lloyds share price down over 50% this year, Jonathan Smith argues that it could be the perfect contrarian…

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Is the Tullow Oil share price an ISA millionaire-maker at current levels?

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A push towards strengthening the balance sheet could be the start of a turnaround for the Tullow Oil share price,…

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Here’s my golden FTSE 100 investing secret as you aim to make a million and retire early

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Allowing your investments to benefit from compounding can make a huge difference when trying to make a million, according to…

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No savings at 40? Here’s why the stock market crash can be the ideal time to start investing

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Jonathan Smith outlines how the recent stock market crash offers new investors a great chance to to buy undervalued firms…

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The FTSE 100 index rallied 249 points yesterday! I like these 2 stocks that caught the surge

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A large 4.3% rally in one day from the FTSE 100 index sees Jonathan Smith taking note of easyJet and…

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Coronavirus market crash: should I stay invested or start a Cash ISA?

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Jonathan Smith argues why he's keen to sit tight with his shares and wait for a bounce-back after the coronavirus…

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Here are my top 3 investing ideas of the decade for navigating the FTSE 100 stock index

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Jonathan Smith's FTSE 100 stock index wish-list contains high-growth, high-income and defensive shares that he wants to invest in.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m looking to invest in to make a million after the stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith looks at why the FTSE 100 stock Rolls-Royce is at an 11-year low, and why he thinks a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the FTSE 100 index in 2000, this is how much it would be worth today

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With the recent coronavirus market crash, Jonathan Smith eyes up the FTSE 100 index to see the returns over the…

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here’s why I’d invest in high-growth FTSE 100 stocks to retire early

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Jonathan Smith eyes up some FTSE 100 growth stocks, with returns that make early retirement a real possibility.

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2 FTSE 100 growth and income stocks that I’m looking to add to my 2020 ISA

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Both Pearson and Glencore look attractive stocks for a 2020 ISA inclusion, according to Jonathan Smith.

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FTSE 100 dividend cuts: BT and Shell join the club, so here’s what I’m doing

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With more big names cutting payouts, Jonathan Smith looks at ways to still make money, despite FTSE 100 dividend cuts.

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2 reasons why Brexit could soon be the biggest factor influencing the FTSE 100 index

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A lack of government interest in an extension to exit talks and the FTSE 100's short-term memory could see Brexit…

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Forget the May Premium Bond draw! I’d invest £1,000 into income-paying stocks instead

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Jonathan Smith writes why he continues to favour income stocks over the small chance of winning big on Premium Bonds.

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Warren Buffett sells his airline shares! Would I do the same during this stock market crash?

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In his latest annual general meeting, Warren Buffett announced he was selling his airline shares. Jonathan Smith looks to see…

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3 reasons why the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is my new favourite FTSE 100 bank stock

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Jonathan Smith writes on how the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) share price is a buy, given the capital buffer…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid during this coronavirus stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith outlines his case for buying shares in FTSE 100 firm Flutter Entertainment, while avoiding Carnival.

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Here’s my 3-point checklist for investing after the coronavirus stock market crash

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The coronavirus stock market crash has thrown up some undervalued buys. Jonathan Smith goes over his checklist to use before…

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4 high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks I think are buys for income investing

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Despite some FTSE 100 companies cutting dividends for this year, Jonathan Smith outlines several firms offering a high dividend yield.

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3 reasons why the BP share price is my favourite oil stock to invest in right now

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Even with the oil price falling, Jonathan Smith writes why he thinks the BP share price is a promising buy…

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What does the falling oil price mean for the FTSE 100 stock recovery and my 2020 ISA?

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Jonathan Smith writes how a falling oil price could actually help boost some shares in the FTSE 100, and provide…

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Forget the gold and oil price! Here’s why I’m banking on a Lloyds share price rally

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Jonathan Smith reviews why a retail banking focus could make the Lloyds share price a winner in the near future,…

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Why is the FTSE 100 rallying as the UK heads towards a recession?

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The FTSE 100 has risen over 12% in the past month despite data pointing to a recession. Jonathan Smith looks…

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The oil price goes negative! Here’s why I’d buy BP and Royal Dutch Shell shares now

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With the oil price being negative for the first time ever, Jonathan Smith analyses what this means for the big…

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Buy-to-let vs high-yielding dividend stocks. Which is best for me to buy for passive income?

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Jonathan Smith reviews whether he should look to a buy-to-let property or high-dividend-yield stocks, and quickly finds the answer.

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The FTSE 100 is down 24% in three months but this stock is up 11%! Should I buy it?

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The Fresnillo share price had moved higher despite the FTSE 100 index falling lower! Jonathan Smith looks at what has…

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Could a stronger GBP/USD rate hurt the FTSE 100 recovery? Here’s why I’m not worried

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With volatility being seen in the British Pound (GBP) as well as the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith looks at whether…

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ISA 2020 allowance untouched? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m eyeing right now

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With a new ISA allowance available for this year, Jonathan Smith takes a look at Ocado and Imperial Brands as…

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Should I invest now in FTSE 100 airline and cruise line stocks?

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Airlines and cruise liner operators have been hardest hit during the recent FTSE 100 sell-off. Is it now time to…

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In a low-interest-rate environment, are dividend-paying stocks the best way to get income?

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Low interest rates causing a headache? Jonathan Smith compares dividend-paying stocks with some alternative investments for income.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in gold and the FTSE 100 a year ago, which would have performed best?

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Jonathan Smith compares the performance of gold and the FTSE 100 index over the past year, and is not surprised…

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The FTSE 100 stock index rallied 7% this week! Is the coronavirus stock market crash over?

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Positive news out regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has seen sentiment shift, causing a market rally on the FTSE 100 stock…

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I’d avoid these 3 big investing mistakes in this stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith outlines some of the most common investing mistakes he has seen, and explains how to avoid them.

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