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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Penny Stocks

The cheapest stocks right now on the market can give you big gains—but often with risk to match. Here’s how to spot the best of them

Investing in the cheapest stocks right now can pay off if you select wisely. Learn all about the criteria to look for in undervalued stocks in this article

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s how to do dividend investing the right way for maximum portfolio gains

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Dividend Stocks

Pros and Cons of Borrowing to Invest in Dividend Stocks

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Dividend Stocks

Allied Properties REIT Pays a High 10.6% Yield

Allied Properties REIT is paying a very high 10.6% yield while trading cheaply, giving you plenty of income while waiting for the unit price to continue rebounding.

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ETFs

iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF is The Best Broad Canadian Equity ETF You Can Buy

iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF Canada Index Fund is your best choice for holding a basket of major Canadian stocks.

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Energy Stocks

7 Nuclear Dividend Stocks for the Emerging Nuclear Renaissance

Going nuclear: Discover TSI’s 7 rigorously selected dividend leaders powering the future of AI and clean energy through innovation, sustainable returns and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks Selected by the Canada Pension Plan

Discover 5 dividend payers selected by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for its portfolio.

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Value Stocks

How to Identify TSX Value Stocks and Boost Your Portfolio Returns

Don’t miss these three key steps for identifying TSX value stocks (or penny stocks) —Those low in price relative to their high potential

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ETFs

Why These Two iShares MSCI ETFs Are Your Best Bets for Portfolio Diversification

iShares MSCI Germany Fund & Australia ETF broaden your horizons with access to top companies from both hemispheres.

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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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Growth Stocks

ResMed’s Sleep Apnea Innovation Drives Consistent Financial Performance

ResMed holds a dominant position in the CPAP medical device and services market and recently reported 8% higher revenues and 11% higher earnings.

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Mining Stocks

Newmont’s Mine Portfolio Optimization Positions for Sustainable Long-Term Growth

Newmont Corp. just delivered record free cash flow and is targeting strategic asset sales worth over $4.3 billion as it benefits from historically high gold prices.

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