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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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Should I invest in Taylor Wimpey shares for income and growth?

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Jonathan Smith explains how higher house prices and a generous forward dividend yield could be a recipe for success for…

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The Robinhood share price slumps post-IPO! Here’s why I’m not touching it

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Jonathan Smith notes the fall in the Robinhood share price, and explains why he thinks the price could fall even…

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2 ways I’m trying to grow my passive dividend income by £1,000 this year

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Jonathan Smith explains how he hopes to generate higher levels of passive income from dividend shares, while being mindful of…

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The Sareum share price is exploding higher! Should I jump in?

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With the Sareum share price up 735% over the past year, Jonathan Smith takes a look into whether the fundamentals…

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Does the Cineworld share price risk/reward stack up at 67p?

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Jonathan Smith considers the impact of both Covid-19 and high liabilities on whether the Cineworld share price currently offers good…

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Top dividend shares: here’s how I’d invest £2,000 right now

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After noting the impact of the pandemic on income payouts from FTSE 100 firms, Jonathan Smith shows how he's selective…

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What’s going on with the Darktrace share price?

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Jonathan Smith offers his viewpoint on the Darktrace share price, and can't find enough positive reasons to get him excited…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

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By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

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When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

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Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

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Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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3 ways I’m trying to beat the FTSE 100 this year

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From seeking added returns from dividend income to actively picking stocks within the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith tries to beat…

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2 top UK shares to buy in August

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Should we see another FTSE 100 fall in August, Jonathan Smith explains two top UK shares he's keen on buying…

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What are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now?

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When looking to find the best dividend stocks, Jonathan Smith casts his eyes towards sectors including utilities and financial services.

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3 ways I’d take advantage of the FTSE 100 crash right now

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Jonathan Smith outlines several different ways that he is taking the opportunities that the recent FTSE 100 crash has presented.

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The Next share price is up 8% today! What’s going on?

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After the surge following upbeat trading news, Jonathan Smith looks forward and shares his thoughts on what could be next…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 if the FTSE 100 keeps crashing

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After the recent crash of several hundred points in the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith highlights the key areas he would…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is falling

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Jonathan Smith explains how inflation, Covid-19 concerns and a potential stalling UK economic recovery are to blame for the FTSE…

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The ITV share price fell 6% yesterday. Should I buy shares now?

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Jonathan Smith notes the reasons for the fall in the ITV share price, but thinks the long-term trend higher should…

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How I’d aim to make money from FTSE 100 stocks in 2021

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Jonathan Smith explains some of his guiding principles that he's using to try and make money from FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 reasons why the IAG share price has crashed

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The IAG share price fell another 5% yesterday, as travel news and upcoming results weighed on investors. Jonathan Smith explains…

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The Argo Blockchain share price surged 22% on Friday. Here’s why I’m not keen

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Jonathan Smith offers some explanation for the sharp move in the Argo Blockchain share price last week, and outlines what…

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2 reasons why we might be on the verge of another stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith runs through a different point of view when looking at some reasons why another stock market crash might…

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The Avast share price jumped 22% last week! Here’s what I’m doing

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With rumours of a potential buyout bid coming from a US rival, the Avast share price rocketed higher last week.…

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Passive income ideas: 2 ways I can generate cash from stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains a couple of handy passive income ideas that he uses when it comes to the stocks that…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to make £1,000 a year in dividend income

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Jonathan Smith shows that by setting a realistic investment goal for dividend income, he can plan and forecast better how…

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Are Aviva shares the best passive income buy in the FTSE 100?

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When reviewing the outlook for Aviva shares, Jonathan Smith notes the attractiveness of a 5%+ dividend yield for income investors.

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Here’s how I think Warren Buffett would invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith looks at some points legendary investor Warren Buffett has made over the years and applies them to his…

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3 reasons why I’m bullish on the Lloyds share price now

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When looking at the outlook for the Lloyds share price, Jonathan Smith thinks a mix of recent good news and…

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Here’s how I’m trying to make passive income from penny stocks

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Jonathan Smith changes from looking for penny stocks with large potential share price growth, and focuses on their dividend income…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy now with £500 each

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Jonathan Smith reviews JD Sports and AVEVA Group as two FTSE 100 growth stocks he'd consider buying now for the…

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How I’m investing in penny stocks with £100 a month

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Jonathan Smith explains what he needs to watch out for with penny stocks, but shows that a sensible investing strategy…

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Deliveroo share price: I’m still down, but here’s the good news

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Jonathan Smith is happy with the 17% rally in the Deliveroo share price over the past month, and looks ahead…

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Best dividend stocks: where I’d invest to get paid £1,000 a year

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By targeting FTSE 100 stocks with dividend yields 5% and above, Jonathan Smith picks his best dividend stocks to make…

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Does the Chesnara share price offer good value at current levels?

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at the Chesnara share price and notes that despite a high dividend yield, he won't…

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Best shares to buy now: should I go for UK or US companies?

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When looking for the best shares to buy now, Jonathan Smith suggests widening his search to the US in order…

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Should I buy top performing Tesco shares now?

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After Tesco shares rallied last week, Jonathan Smith considers whether it has legs to keep moving higher for the rest…

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What are the best stocks to buy now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the historical share price performance and some undervalued potential ideas for the best stocks for him…

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How I could invest £1,000 now into UK dividend shares to generate passive income

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If I had an excess £1,000 sitting around in my current account, my investing strategy could well be to favour…

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Dividend stocks: can I make higher passive income from US companies?

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Jonathan Smith compares the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 to see which index has the best dividend stocks for…

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