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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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No savings at 50? I’d invest in these top UK shares right now for my retirement pot

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Jonathan Smith runs through the numbers on how much he could get from investing in top UK shares, starting at…

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If I could only invest in 1 FTSE 100 stock for 2021, this would be it!

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With a potential recovery in the UK, along with wanting a domestic focus, Jonathan Smith reveals the FTSE 100 stock…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’m trying to double my money by investing in shares

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Investing in share is still Jonathan Smith's default option to try to generate high returns, but that doesn't mean trading…

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Here’s what I think Warren Buffett would do regarding the TUI share price right now

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Jonathan Smith looks at Warren Buffett's stance on debt and on buying at the right time when considering the state…

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4 unusual FTSE 250 stocks I’m thinking of buying for 2021

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From top performers to turnaround companies, Jonathan Smith outlines several FTSE 250 stocks he'd consider buying for 2021.

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Here’s how I’d get paid £1,125 a month in dividend income from FTSE 100 stocks

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By investing in stocks with a high-dividend yield, it's possible to generate over a thousand pounds a month from dividend…

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Aston Martin share price: down 10% this week, could it be an undervalued bargain?

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Bad UK data and a lack of solid signs of progress under the new owners have seen the Aston Martin…

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I’m looking to buy a top FTSE 100 ‘stay-at-home’ stock. Here’s my number one pick

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Jonathan Smith runs the rule over FTSE 100 stock Kingfisher, with strong sales growth figures released this week following a…

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Top UK stocks: I’d buy ASOS shares for my ISA in 2021 despite the Brexit hit

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A strong end-of-year performance has driven Asos shares higher, despite an anticipated Brexit hit of £15m. Jonathan Smith explains why…

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Struggling to forecast Bitcoin? Here’s why I’m sticking to FTSE 100 stocks to make profit

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Jonathan Smith explains why he would take less volatile FTSE 100 stocks with a smoother long-term performance over a Bitcoin…

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Here’s why BP is my top oil stock to buy for 2021

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes BP as a top stock when looking at the potential bounce-back in the oil…

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The Argo Blockchain share price soared as cryptocurrencies rallied! Here’s what I’m doing now

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After the strong run up in the Argo Blockchain share price, Jonathan Smith asks whether it's a more viable way…

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3 UK stocks I’d buy for passive income to retire early

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With dividend yields all above 4%, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes Rio Tinto, National Grid and Diversified Gas and…

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Shares to buy in 2021: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I like for my ISA right now

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Jonathan Smith talks through BP and the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as two of his preferred shares to add to…

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Stock investing: how I’m using £500 of my monthly salary right now to make £100k

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's ignoring gold and Bitcoin and is using stock investing to get him to his target…

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Income investing: is this 9.5% dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

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Diversified Gas and Oil has been increasing the dividend due to good financial performance. Jonathan Smith investigates whether it's a…

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Here’s the top-performing FTSE 100 stock over the past 5 years. You’ll be surprised!

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Jonathan Smith looks and is slightly surprised to see Anglo-American sitting as the top performing stock in the FTSE 100…

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This FTSE 100 growth stock is up 22% already in 2021! Here’s why I’m keen to buy

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Entain (formerly GVC) has enjoyed a strong start to the year thanks to takeover chatter. Jonathan Smith takes a closer…

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The HSBC share price: here’s my forecast for 2021

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Jonathan Smith outlines his positive view on the HSBC share price for 2021, given the cost-cutting and movement away from…

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These were the 3 worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks of 2020. I think one’s a bargain buy

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IAG, BP and Rolls-Royce were the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks last year. Jonathan Smith thinks one of them could do…

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Here are my 4 investing tips for making money from home via stocks in 2021

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Jonathan Smith shares what he's learned over the years about how to make money from home through buying stocks as…

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This FTSE 100 stock doubled in value in 2020. I’m thinking of buying it for 2021

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Jonathans Smith reviews the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as one of his top FTSE 100 stock picks for 2021 after…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: here’s my forecast for 2021

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Jonathan Smith sees the Rolls-Royce share price moving higher in 2021, thanks to financial controls and improved risk sentiment in…

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The IAG share price is down 10% today in the stock market crash! Here’s my plan

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Fresh news around the coronavirus has seen the IAG share price slump this morning. Jonathan Smith explains why he's staying…

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The Bitcoin price hits all-time highs! Should I sell stocks and buy it for 2021?

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The Bitcoin price has well over doubled this year, but Jonathan Smith lays out the reasons why he feels traditional…

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Income investing: here’s my ultimate 5-step guide to getting rich from dividends

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Having invested in a variety of dividend paying stocks over the years, Jonathan Smith runs through his tips for those…

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Lloyds share price: here’s what I think a no-deal Brexit could mean for the bank

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With a no-deal Brexit looking more likely, Jonathan Smith outlines what he thinks could happen to the Lloyds share price,…

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Here are my top 5 British stocks to watch in 2021

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Jonathan Smith looks ahead to 2021 and shares his top five British stocks, ranging from 2020 star performers to some…

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The Aston Martin share price fell 10% on Friday! Here’s what you need to know

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Another 10% short-term tumble compounds the year-to-date performance for the Aston Martin share price. Jonathan Smith explains what he's thinking.

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Worried about a no-deal Brexit? Here are the FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to protect myself

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Jonathan Smith outlines how he's looking to rebalance and buy defensive FTSE 100 stocks ahead of any potential risk surrounding…

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Imperial Brands shares are up 25% AND have an 8%+ dividend yield. I’m keen!

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Imperial Brands shares could offer both sides of the coin for Jonathan Smith, who's looking for an income and growth…

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3 reasons why I think Cineworld shares could make me rich with contrarian investing

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The Cineworld share price is heavily down this year. Jonathan Smith argues the share price is now below fair value,…

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The Pershing Square share price has doubled in value. I’m thinking of buying it right now

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Pershing Square jump into the FTSE 100 this month, and the strong share price performance this year makes Jonathan Smith…

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4 reasons why I think buying Rolls-Royce shares could double my money in 2021

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Jonathan Smith runs through the internal and external factors that he feels give Rolls-Royce shares strong potential to rocket higher!

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d take Warren Buffett’s advice to make a million instead

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Jonathan Smith applies investment advice from Warren Buffett when weighing up whether a Cash ISA is the best way to…

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Want to retire as an ISA millionaire? Here’s how I’m working to achieve this right now

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Jonathan Smith is working his way to becoming an ISA millionaire, and shares his personal view on what to avoid…

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If I had £1,000 and 5 years to wait, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith explains why he'd consider buying Barclays and Diageo today as FTSE 100 stocks to hold over a five-year…

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Missed the Bitcoin rally? I think The Hut Group shares could be top performers in 2021

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In the hunt for strong gains for 2021, Jonathan Smith looks at shares in The Hut Group, as he feels…

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Stock market recovery: 2 FTSE 100 British stocks I’d buy for my ISA in December

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With the stock market recovery in full swing, Jonathan Smith reviews both British Land and Burberry, his favourite British stocks…

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Stock market recovery: 10 British stocks I’d buy in December

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Jonathan Smith reveals his top 10 watchlist shares for the coming month in line with the stock market recovery, focusing…

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