Scott Clayton

Scott is an associate editor at TSI Network. He is the lead reporter and analyst for Dividend Advisor, Power Growth Investor and Canadian Wealth Advisor and a member of the Investment Planning Committee. Scott began his investment and financial career working with Pat McKeough at The Investment Reporter in the 1980s. Subsequently, he worked at the Financial Post Corporation Service for 10 years. He joined TSI Network in 1998. He is a Bachelor of Economics graduate of York University, and he also has an M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business.

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Growth Stocks

Why a Market Timing Strategy Leads to Poor investment Returns

Forget relying on a market-timing strategy to boost returns. Focus instead on these proven tips for successful investing.

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ETFs

Two Canadian ETFs Hold Most of Canada’s Best Stocks

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Dividend Stocks

How to Find the Best Stocks to Follow for Growth, Value, and Long-Term Returns

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How To Invest

How to Select Stocks For Long-Term Investment Profits

If you want to discover how to select stocks for long-term investment growth and portfolio returns, then you will want to read these tips

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Value Stocks

Invest in Large-Cap Value Stocks for Portfolio Gains and Less Volatility

Put best large-cap value stocks in your portfolio to manage volatility more successfully.

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Dividend Stocks

What Is the Best Time to Buy Dividend-Paying Stocks?

The best time to buy dividend-paying stocks is anytime you find investments that are in a position to survive a period of adversity. %

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Growth Stocks

How To Get The Biggest Stock Growth In Your Portfolio—But At The Same Time Cut Your Risk

Spotting the biggest stock growth potential isn’t easy, but there are a number of key factors to look for—plus ways to cut your risk

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Growth Stocks

What Is Growth Investing, and How Can It Boost Your Portfolio Returns?

What is growth investing? A complement to any diversified portfolio aimed at building wealth over long periods of time

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Blue Chip Stocks

Here are Some Tips to Help You Decide When to Sell Stocks You Own

The question of when to sell stocks you own should focus mostly on the overall quality of the stocks

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ETFs

Blue Chip ETFs Focus on Canada

You pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these blue chip ETFs. But their low management fees give them a cost advantage.

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Wealth Management

Investment Rules of Thumb That Will Let You Maximize Your Portfolio Returns

Some investment rules of thumb will help your portfolio, while others will cost you money. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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How To Invest

Real-Return Bonds and How They Compare to Regular Bonds

When you buy a real-return bond, you are only protecting yourself against unanticipated rises in inflation.

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