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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Investors like high-paying dividend stocks because they can be a reliable source of income. But they should avoid the temptation of seeking out stocks with the highest yields—simply because they have above-average yields. Here’s why.
Canadian investors weigh the appeal of sector rotation against a five sector diversification plan. Learn why broad exposure, simple ranges, and steady rebalancing can improve long term results without concentrated bets.
Allied Properties REIT took a drop recently on investor worries about a distribution cut—but that offers investors an attractive new entry point
Some investment rules of thumb will help your portfolio, while others will cost you money. Here’s how to tell the difference.
TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column goes beyond North America: discover 6 sustainable dividend-paying Japanese ADRs ready to surge.
iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund ETF offers plenty of good Canadian stocks, but there’s a better choice for you to invest in.
TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column highlights acquisition-driven dividend strength from select companies offering both sustainable payouts and upside.
Understanding the basic rules for investing in the stock market will help guide you to better returns throughout your investing career
Investing in current spinoffs provides you with a great investment opportunity as studies show that spinoffs typically outperform comparable firms for years