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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Dividend Stocks

Learn When to Buy Dividend Stocks to Get the Dividend Payment—Plus More on the Advantages of Dividends

Knowing when to buy dividend stocks to get the dividend involves understanding the declaration date, the payable date, and more

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Value Stocks

Increase Your Value Investing Returns by Making Better Stock Picks—Here’s How

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Blue Chip Stocks

Here’s How to Find Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for Superior Long‑Term Portfolio Returns

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Value Stocks

3 Common Approaches to Investment Decision Making: Which One Is Best for You?

Many investors like to describe different approaches to investment decision making by sticking a one-word label on them. This can make conversations flow more smoothly, but it does little to raise anybody’s investment knowledge. In fact, it can lead to false impressions.

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How To Invest

How to Read Stocks and Make Better Investment Decisions With These Tools

Discover how to read stocks for long-term investing success through these tools. Investors who learn how to read stocks can do this by tapping into long-term growth that inevitably comes to well-established companies when they operate in relatively free economies during relatively prosperous years and decades.

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Value Stocks

Portfolio Strategy 101: How to Avoid a Fragmented Portfolio

Here’s a great starting point to find balance in your portfolio strategy and make money over the long haul

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Growth Stocks

Twilio Leans Into Profitability By Adding AI Capabilities

Twilio Inc. adds AI capabilities to stay ahead of rivals and win more strategic multi-year partnerships.

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Blue Chip Stocks

The best Canadian blue-chip stocks will let you profit near automatically over time

The best Canadian blue-chip stocks are well-established companies with a history of success that can lead you to a stronger portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

The Big Five: The Best Bank Stocks For Dividends

We’ve long advised Canadians own two or more of the Big Five bank stocks—Scotiabank, BMOl, CIBC, TD and RBC—because of their dividends

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How To Invest

The Best Long-Term Stocks to Invest in For Maximum Portfolio Returns

If you are interested in the best long-term stocks to invest in, here are some key tips and strategies to follow

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How to Maximize the Success of Your Dividend Income Investing Strategies

The best dividend income investing strategies focus on stocks with a history of dividend payments, particularly through market downturns

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Dividend Stocks

Our Top Canadian Insurers for International Growth

Discover 5 top-rated dividend-paying Canadian insurers expanding successfully into global markets, as featured in TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column.

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