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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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5 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 will finish above 6,000 points by the end of the year

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One-off events such as the US election and Brexit, along with end-of-year earnings, all lead Jonathan Smith to conclude that…

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Looking for ways to make passive income? I’d invest in dividend-paying stocks via an ISA

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Picking up regular dividends with yields often higher than any alternative investments is a great way to make passive income,…

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The HSBC share price hit its lowest level since 1995. Is it undervalued?

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A tumbling HSBC share price looks cheap, but Jonathan Smith talks through why he still doesn't think the stock is…

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Stock market crash: 3 ways to still make money despite falling share prices

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Worried about another stock market crash? Jonathan Smith runs over some ways to keep going even if your shares are…

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3 reasons why I think the Boohoo share price is undervalued right now

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Looking at upcoming drivers including an trading update and rumours of a potential acquisition, Jonathan Smith sees value in the…

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Trying to find the best UK stocks to invest in? Here’s my current investing checklist

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Considering the time horizon, diversification and Covid-19-resilience of a firm are all on Jonathan Smith's checklist when looking for a…

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How I’d invest £94 a week into top UK growth stocks to aid early retirement

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Jonathan Smith writes about how a modest amount invested regularly into top UK growth stocks can accumulate strongly over time.

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Income investing: 3 high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks I’d add to my ISA today

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Jonathan Smith notes how it's still possible for income investors to pick up 5%+ dividend yields from FTSE 100 stocks,…

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3 ways to generate income by investing in FTSE 100 stocks

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Apart from receiving dividend payments, Jonathan Smith reviews other ways that investors can generate income from their stock investments.

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Got £2k to invest? Here’s how I’d build a Brexit and pandemic-proof stocks portfolio

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Looking to build a robust stocks portfolio with investments that can survive current risk events? Jonathan Smith outlines how he's…

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Could investing in Carnival cruises make me an ISA millionaire?

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With Jonathan Smith thinking that Carnival has survived the pandemic, he thinks it could be a stock to add into…

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Brexit latest news: Here’s how the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are reacting to negotiations

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Jonathan Smith talks through the latest news on Brexit, and picks out some stocks he thinks could perform well if…

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Why I’m waiting for the Lloyds share price to fall to 25p before investing more

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price could have another tumble, and how he's using this as…

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Bitcoin is crashing! Here’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 growth stocks instead

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After a bad week for most financial markets, Jonathan Smith explains why he still prefers to invest in FTSE 100…

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5 top UK stocks I’d buy for my ISA and hold for life

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Jonathan Smith explains how holding top UK stocks for the long term and sheltering them within an ISA is a…

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How I’m planning on investing £78 a week to generate passive income for retirement

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Jonathan Smith looks at the impact of money accumulation over time, along with reinvesting dividends, and shows how you can…

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1 top UK growth stock for my ISA – I think it could double in price!

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Jonathan Smith describes how Barratt Developments is one of his favoured UK growth stocks, due to the rebound in the…

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4 things I’d avoid when investing in stocks for the first time

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Avoiding buying overbought stocks and not going all in on one company are two things Jonathan Smith would avoid when…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for September

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Buying a cheap FTSE 100 stock that trades at a discount but is still paying out a dividend makes it…

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US election game plan; how I’m investing and preparing my FTSE 100 portfolio right now

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Jonathan Smith reviews the potential outcomes from the upcoming US election, and highlights how UK-based investors need to look at…

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Forget the September premium bond draw! I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

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Jonathan Smith lays out why the potential for capital gain as well as certainty of income from stocks leaves him…

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The Cineworld share price is up 23% in one week! Here’s what I’d do now

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Despite a short-term surge, the Cineworld share price is still heavily down from January. Jonathan Smith assesses whether buying now…

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How I’m planning on retiring early by investing £85 a week into top UK shares

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With his calculator on hand, Jonathan Smith shows how a relatively small investment can grow into a large investment pot…

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Here’s my take on the gold price and Polymetal share price. It’s not what you’d expect!

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Jonathan Smith writes on how he thinks the gold price could fall in the second half of the year, but…

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3 reasons why I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks over a Cash ISA for 2020

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Despite the safety of a Cash ISA, Jonathan Smith argues that the yield and flexibility of buying FTSE 100 dividend-paying…

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Stock market crash: here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in top UK stocks right now

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Splitting up your funds and investing in the top-performing stocks from different sectors is a smart play in the eyes…

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Stock market crash: I’d invest £1,000 in cheap UK shares in an ISA to help me retire early

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Jonathan Smith feels that owning half a dozen cheap UK shares can help you outperform the broader index. House them…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla stock a year ago, this is how much it would be worth now

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Jonathan Smith looks at what's driven the huge surge in the price of Tesla stock over the past 12 months,…

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Growth stocks, gold, Bitcoin. What’s been the best investment so far in 2020?

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Jonathan Smith takes out his calculator and crunches the numbers to find the best investment in 2020 so far from…

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1 defensive FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now, even with a UK recession

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Jonathan Smith writes how he likes Coca-Cola HBC as an example of a defensive stock to buy and hold through…

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£1k to invest? I’d buy these 7%+ high-dividend-yield stocks for my ISA

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Jonathan Smith eyes up the dividend yields of Jupiter Fund Management and Plus500 in pursuit of stocks with higher than…

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3 reasons why I think the Lloyds share price is a top UK investment for my ISA

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Discounting bad news, a Brexit breakthrough and comments from the Bank of England all make the Lloyds share price a…

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Forget the gold price! I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks for income and growth

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Jonathan Smith explains how some FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks can provide the best of both worlds, giving investors both income…

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Lockdown easing and a stamp duty holiday. I’d invest in the Rightmove share price right now!

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A rebound in the property market should be a stimulant for the Rightmove share price, making Jonathan Smith keen to…

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2 UK shares I’d buy now for my 2020 Stocks and Shares ISA

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Rightmove and Lloyds Banking Group are two UK shares Jonathan Smith would buy now, given the benefit both firms should…

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Coronavirus, Brexit, negative rates. What’s the biggest risk to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Jonathan Smith writes how he doesn't believe a second wave of the coronavirus is the biggest risk to his Stocks…

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£2k to invest? I’d avoid Bitcoin and invest in FTSE 100 bargains from the stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith outlines Diageo as an example of a FTSE 100 bargain from the stock market crash that he'd invest…

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Which coronavirus vaccine stock has the biggest potential to make me a millionaire?

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Jonathan Smith outlines why GlaxoSmithKline is his top coronavirus vaccine stock right now, and also discusses Synairgen's potential.

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Forget options trading! I’d stick to buying FTSE 100 growth stocks instead

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With options trading for retail investors hitting the news more frequently, Jonathan Smith explains why it can be a dangerous…

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How to invest in the stock market

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Before jumping into buying stocks with both feet, Jonathan Smith runs through the basics in a must-read article on how…

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