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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Discover 7 Canadian stocks delivering a double gift: meaningful share buybacks plus durable, sustainable dividends—as featured in TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column.
Investing in an ETF of preferred stocks could pay off, but it could also lead you to take on more risk than you expected
Develop a successful conservative stock portfolio by including high-quality blue-chip stocks, as well as lower-risk investments that can grow over time
A diversified stock portfolio example focuses on high-quality stocks—both conservative and aggressive–-with your holdings spread across most if not all of the five main economic sectors
Look for quality, consistency, and a history of success to find the best Canadian stocks to buy and hold for long-term profits
Does value investing still work? Use the principles of successful value investing and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Learn how to find top high dividend investments by understanding what to watch for—both pros and cons
Blue-chip consumer stocks are a good example of what stocks are defensive and good investments at the same time.
To find the best metal to invest in, consider your temperament and how you might profit from an array of metals, including copper or gold
Investing in mutual funds for beginners: Here are some of the best ways to do it—and also what to avoid