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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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2 investing tips for your 2020 ISA in a low-interest-rate environment

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Maximising your ISA allocation and seeking high-dividend-yield stocks can help beat low interest rates, says Jonathan Smith.

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Forget Bitcoin! I think this FTSE 250 stock could be a better long-term buy

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Jonathan Smith flags why investors should look past flash-in-the-pan price spikes at Bitcoin, towards longer-term growth like this FTSE 250…

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No savings at 40? 2 high-dividend-yield shares I would buy for my ISA in February

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Starting to invest in income-generating stocks like ITV and Kingfisher can help build savings, says Jonathan Smith.

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3 high-dividend-yield stocks I’d invest in for February

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Jonathan Smith outlines three of his favourite dividend-paying stocks at the moment.

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Forget the February Premium Bond draw! I’d generate regular income this way

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Unhappy with your February Premium Bond draw results? Look to dividend-paying stocks instead, says Jonathan Smith.

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2 stocks I wish I’d bought that turned £1k into £10k+ in the last 5 years

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The Games Workshop and Future share price have rocketed over the past half decade, writes Jonathan Smith.

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The FTSE 100 index lost 300 points last week. This is what I’m going to do now

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The FTSE 100 index saw a fall of almost 4% last week. Jonathan Smith looks into what contributed to this.

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I looked into the balance sheet of Tullow Oil, and this is what I found

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With the Tullow Oil share price falling, Jonathan Smith looks deeper into the company's balance sheet.

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If you had invested £1,000 in the Glencore share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

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The Glencore share price has been on a bumpy road over the past year, writes Jonathan Smith.

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These are 2 of the top market events for investors to watch in 2020

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Keep an eye on the Bank of England and the US election this year, says Jonathan Smith.

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The Finablr share price dropped 27% on Friday! What should I do now?

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Using company shares as collateral for finance has seen the Finablr share price fall sharply.

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2 numbers that worry me about the future of the Sirius Minerals share price

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Take a look at both the price-to-book ratio and the potential offer price on Sirius Minerals before making a call…

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The Fevertree share price dropped 27% yesterday! Should I buy or sell now?

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After a poor trading update saw financial expectations revised lower, what does this mean for the future of Fevertree?

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stock instead

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Legal & General offers investors a good dividend yield and potential capital appreciation, says Jonathan Smith.

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What’s the Brexit timeline and what does it mean for the FTSE 100?

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Keep an eye out for events in March and June that could mean volatility for the FTSE 100 index, says…

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How can I invest in IPOs on the London Stock Exchange?

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With Deliveroo, Asda and Jaguar Land Rover looking to list in 2020, what IPO investment options are open to investors…

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How much do I need to retire?

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Jonathan Smith explains how being tactical with your investments can make the magical retirement number much easier to acheive.

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Why the BT share price could be the top FTSE 100 performer in 2020

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Positive news flow over the past month could be a catalyst for a strong rally in the share price of…

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Can I retire early? 2 investing tips to help achieve that goal

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We might all need different amounts to retire comfortably, but there are some investing principles that could serve every one…

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The Aston Martin share price rallied 13% on Friday! Is it time to buy or sell?

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News that potential investors are lining up has given Aston Martin a boost, but is it enough for longer-term success?

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Gold and Bitcoin prices surge! Should I buy at current levels?

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Is it worth allocating some funds to alternative investments such as gold and Bitcoin? Jonathan Smith looks into it.

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What’s the best way to invest £100,000? Here are my 3 top tips

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Needing to put your hard-earned funds to work? Take a look at Jonathan Smith's tips.

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NMC was the worst performing FTSE 100 stock in 2019. Should I buy it?

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NMC Health saw a 31.3% fall last year! Jonathan Smith looks to see what caused it and whether it is…

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2 reasons why Brexit is still going to affect the Lloyds share price in 2020

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Just because the Withdrawal Bill was voted through Parliament, doesn't mean Brexit is done, says Jonathan Smith.

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What does Brexit mean for your favourite stock’s share price in 2020?

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The Government isn't finished with Brexit yet, and neither are the financial markets!

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This was the best performing FTSE 100 stock of 2019

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JD Sports returned a whopping 139% last year! Jonathan Smith looks a little deeper.

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Forget the January Premium Bond draw results! Here’s why I prefer stocks to bonds

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Not won anything in the latest Premium Bond draw? Don't despair, says Jonathan Smith.

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2 reasons why investing at the current Bitcoin price could be a smart idea

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Many discount the idea of investing in cryptocurrency, but could it actually offer good investment returns?

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With £1,000, should I invest in the Tullow Oil share price or the Sirius Minerals share price?

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These two firms have been in the news a lot recently, so which one could be the best to invest…

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If you invested £1,000 in the Tullow Oil share price a year ago, this is how much it’s worth now

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With big moves seen in the share price over the past month, what would the value of your investment currently…

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2 points you should consider aside from the share price before investing in 2020

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Looking at the state of interest rates and the value of the currency can give you valuable insight into the…

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3 reasons why I think the FTSE 250 could rally following the general election result

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What does the election result mean for the UK stock market? Jonathan Smith reveals why he expects a rally.

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises 14% in one day! Should I buy or sell the stock?

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Does the large single-day gain mark the start of a greater rally? Jonathan Smith looks at what could have caused…

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Should I be worried about the FTSE 100 price following the general election?

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With today being election day, Jonathan Smith runs through the game plan for investors.

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How can I invest in the Saudi Aramco share price after the IPO?

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With the IPO of the now world's largest listed company live, can UK investors get a piece of the pie?

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What are FTSE 100 index funds and could they help me towards early retirement?

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Index trackers are not overly complicated instruments, as Jonathan Smith explains.

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Can I invest in a cannabis stock for 2020 and beyond?

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Is it possible to invest in a firm related to cannabis production here in the UK? Jonathan Smith takes a…

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If you’d invested £1,000 in the Lloyds share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

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Taking stock of the returns for the past year can show you some very interesting results, says Jonathan Smith.

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Is the dividend yield at the current Lloyds share price more attractive than a Cash ISA?

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What do investors need to take into account when comparing a dividend yield to a Cash ISA rate? Jonathan Smith…

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Should I ditch stock investing and start forex trading instead?

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Forex trading has become a lot more accessible to retail clients over the past decade. Is it the path to…

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