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Jon Smith

Jon is an experienced private investor from London. He specializes in macroeconomics with his articles often incorporating the state of the economy into specific stock recommendations.

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The FTSE 100 is finally back at pre-pandemic levels! Here’s why I’m cautious

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Jon Smith weighs up the state of the market and broader economy now versus February last year, with the FTSE…

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ESG investing: why I don’t have to sacrifice returns help the planet

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Jon Smith explains why the large pool of ESG-friendly stocks means he shouldn't have to give up on potential share…

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The ABF share price shoots above 2,000p! I think it has further to go

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Jon Smith talks through the latest results that helped propel the ABF share price higher yesterday, and what the future…

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Could DatChat shares be the next big thing?

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Jon Smith takes a look at DatChat shares. It's a new company hoping to link social media with blockchain technology…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

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Jon Smith reviews the HSBC share price, and considers whether the recent results can provide enough momentum to outweigh external…

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5 ways to select the best stocks to buy now

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Jon Smith explains some of the ways he trims down a list of the potential best stocks to buy now…

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3 top stocks I’d jump on if we see a stock market crash soon

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Jon Smith talks through what a stock market crash could mean for his portfolio and how he'd counter this through…

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Peloton shares drop 35% on bad results! Should I buy now?

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After Peloton shares dropped like a stone on Friday, Jon Smith takes a look at its results but decides this…

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How I’m trying to outperform the stock market using Warren Buffett’s advice

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Jon Smith explains the value of patience and being selective in the investments he makes by following the advice of…

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2022 planning: my 4 steps to increasing my passive income from dividend shares

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Jonathan Smith looks ahead to next year to see how he can improve the yield on his portfolio of dividend…

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2 top dividend stocks to help me try to beat inflation

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Jonathan Smith explains how he'd use top dividend stocks with yields in excess of the current rate of inflation to…

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Why the Lloyds share price fell 4.5% yesterday

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Jonathan Smith explains how the surprise from the Bank of England in not raising interest rates yesterday caused Lloyds shares…

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How I’d invest £1,000 into ESG stocks now

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Jonathan Smith looks at the steps needed to put £1,000 into a portfolio made up of ESG stocks that could…

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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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Robinhood shares are down 13% this week. Here’s why I’m not keen to invest

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Jonathan Smith looks at the disappointing Q3 results from Robinhood, and struggles to find good reasons to buy the dip…

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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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As Bitcoin pushes to all-time highs, should I buy Coinbase shares?

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Jonathan Smith notes the correlation between Coinbase shares and the Bitcoin rally this week, but sees fundamental drivers also at…

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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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