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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What are the most profitable stocks to buy? Blue chip stocks are included in that group—and here are the key characteristics you need to target for maximum success
If you want to find a high-quality Canadian energy ETF to invest in, then you need to look at the stocks it holds, its liquidity, and more
Knowing about the perils of market timing risk will help you stay away from this no-win strategy
Understand the difference between a top-down and bottom-up approach to investing and you will make better investment decisions.
Learn if investing in the contact lens market is right for you—and get some key tips on the right type of investments to target in this market.
At the heart of the ETF vs mutual funds pros and cons discussion is the fact that ETFs have much lower fees.
Investing in initial public offering stocks (IPOs) often leads to investors making costly mistakes. Conflicts of interest are just one of the reasons.
Investors interested in dividends should only buy the highest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks if they meet these criteria.
Understanding what fundamentals to look for in a stock will help you decide if it’s a sound investment for your diversified portfolio or not.
Avoid so-called penny stocks to buy today that are highly speculative and you will stay out of some of the most-risky investments on the market