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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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If you had invested £500 in this share a year ago, you would have doubled your money

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If a stock has doubled in value in a short period, it deserves our attention to see why, says Jonathan…

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If you had invested £5k into Sirius Minerals’ IPO, this is how much it would be worth now

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Sirius Minerals has seen large price swings in the past year and many investors have lost money, so what does…

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If you had invested £1,000 into Auto Traders’s IPO, this is how much it would be worth now

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Following the IPO in March 2015, how much would the share price appreciation in Auto Trader have made you?

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The Aston Martin share price rose 10% yesterday. Is it time to buy or sell?

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New car releases make Aston Martin look promising, but is the car market robust enough to support further growth?

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2 weeks until the general election! Which FTSE 100 stocks should I add to my ISA?

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As we get closer to election day, Jonathan Smith explains where his focus is within the FTSE 100 index.

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Have £5k to invest? Make sure you look at these financial ratios!

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Number crunching doesn't have to take hours, or be boring, says Jonathan Smith. But it is exceptionally helpful!

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Forget the National Lottery! I think this share price rally could help you retire early

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Jonathan Smith thinks the recent rally in the Greggs share price still has further to go.

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s how I would position my ISA

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Don't panic-sell everything, but look to diversify if you're worried about a crash, says Jonathan Smith.

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Forget the Lloyds and Barclays share prices! Here’s the FTSE 100 bank I’m excited about

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HSBC has slid under the radar recently, but the dividend yield and restructuring plans make it a buy, in the…

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Have £2k to invest? This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 100

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High-dividend-yield stocks are appealing, but it is always beneficial to dig a little deeper. Jonathan Smith has his shovel ready.

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Bitcoin, stocks, bonds. Which is most likely to make me rich and let me retire early?

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There is a lot of choice in the investment universe, so which asset class should we be focusing on?

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These were the top 3 performing FTSE 100 stocks last month. Should I buy them now?

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Has the strong performance last month carried over into November for the top three stocks? Jonathan Smith reveals all.

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This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 250. Would I buy it?

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New River Reit has a very high dividend yield, but does this mean it is a golden buy? Jonathan Smith…

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Here’s my FTSE 100 price forecast for 2020. What does it mean for your ISA allocation?

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In my opinion, 2020 could offer good returns for the FTSE 100, supported by domestic and international growth.

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Will penny stocks or Bitcoin make you rich? I think you need to look at this!

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Don't be dazzled by the promise of spectacular short-term returns of Bitcoin or penny stocks, says Jonathan Smith.

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How Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party could affect the Lloyds share price

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With election campaigning heating up, what could recent moves mean for Lloyds Banking Group? Jonathan Smith tries to extrapolate.

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BP vs Glencore. Which share price could offer me the best returns for an ISA?

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In the battle of the supergiants, which stock has the best prospects? Jonathan Smith lays out his thoughts.

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Unhappy with your Cash ISA interest rate? I like these two high dividend yield stocks

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Cash ISA rates aren't enough at the moment to get you excited. I'd try looking at high-yield dividend stocks, says…

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Needing early Christmas present ideas? Here is a stock I’d be buying for myself

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Treating yourself to a present in the form of Barclays share price is not a bad idea, says Jonathan Smith.

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Why I think the FTSE 100 could surge past 8,000 points in 2020

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Will the mythical 8,000 point mark for the FTSE 100 be broken soon? Jonathan Smith thinks so.

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Elections, Brexit, Trump. What is the biggest risk to your stock portfolio as we head into 2020?

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The upcoming UK election could present a bigger risk than Brexit and Trump, Jonathan Smith writes.

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It’s general election time! What does this mean for your favourite stock’s share price?

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Political events present a lot of uncertainty, but this does not mean you have to be caught out, says Jonathan…

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2 reasons why I would bank on the Barclays share price for my ISA allocation!

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Could Barclays be a great longer-term buy for your ISA? Jonathan Smith details why he thinks so.

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Want to get rich and retire early? I suggest taking a look at the ITV share price!

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ITV's tried and tested business model could offer a solid long-term buy for investors, writes Jonathan Smith.

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Low interest rate alert! What you need to know about maximising returns

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Do you have to suffer with low returns due to the base rate being low? Jonathan Smith says no!

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£2k to invest? I’d take a look at these 2 high-dividend-yield stocks!

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Jonathan Smith details his two picks for investors looking to buy into high dividend yield stocks.

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2 reasons why I would buy Lloyds for my ISA at the current share price

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Looking ahead at earnings season and Brexit could mean Lloyds is an attractive long-term buy, argues Jonathan Smith.

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No savings at 50? Look at these companies I believe could make you rich

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Jonathan Smith looks at how building an investment pot in the right sector can make you impressive returns.

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Why the FTSE 100 is down despite Brexit optimism – and what I would do now

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Being selective and understanding asset correlation is important in the current market, says Jonathan Smith.

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This week’s Brexit timeline and how it could affect your stock portfolio

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Watch out for some key events later this week regarding Brexit, says Jonathan Smith.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d invest in these 2 stocks to get rich instead

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Want to achieve higher returns on your investments? Bitcoin is not the way to go, says Jonathan Smith.

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Investing for 2020? Here are 3 ways I would position my stock portfolio

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Looking at what to invest in for next year? Jonathan Smith is thinking about his top three themes.

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The TUI share price rose 10% last week. Is it time to buy or sell?

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Read why it's not too late to buy into TUI - in the opinion of Jonathan Smith.

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3 reasons why I’m keeping a close eye on gold

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You should stay in touch with the price of gold for several key reasons, writes Jonathan Smith.

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The RBS share price rose 11% yesterday. Is it time to buy or sell?

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Jonathan Smith discusses the recent spike in the share price of RBS.

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Brexit optimism? Here are 2 stocks I’d be buying on the hope of a trade deal

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Jonathan Smith writes on what the latest Brexit news could mean for the stock market.

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3 high-yield dividend stocks I think could perform well after Brexit

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Jonathan Smith reviews his three top stock picks to perform well after Brexit.

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Forget a cash ISA, I’d invest in this high-yield dividend stock today

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Jonathan Smith writes why he is positive on Vodafone.

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The British Pound and the FTSE 100: a correlation you should be worried about

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The risk of a move lower in the FTSE 100 is high due to potential British Pound strength.

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1 high-yield dividend stock I believe everyone should own in their ISA

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In the opinion of Jonathan Smith, Imperial Brands offers investors a good long-term buy with an attractive dividend.

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