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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How To Invest
Stock Market Rules of Thumb: Four-Year Rule & Sell-Half Rule
The best stock market rules of thumb can help you make better investing decisions. Here’s a look at two of the best.
5 min read
Scott Clayton
Blue Chip Stocks
Aiming to Figure Out How to Predict Stock Market Trends Will Most Likely Undermine Your Long-Term Portfolio Returns
4 min read
Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
Dividend vs Growth Investing: How to Use Both to Arrive at Higher Returns
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Scott Clayton
Penny Stocks
Penny Stock Trading Indicators that investors in these highly risky stocks need to know
Looking for penny stock trading indicators that will boost your odds of success? Here are the key ones to watch for
3 min read
Scott Clayton
Spinoffs
Why a Stock Spinoff Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Value seekers target stock spinoff investments because they recognize the potential long-term gain
4 min read
Scott Clayton
How To Invest
Successful Investors Diversify Across the 5 Economic Sectors--Here’s Why
Unlocking the power of strategic diversification across investing sectors: Maximizing returns and minimizing risks.
5 min read
Scott Clayton
Growth Stocks
A Successful Investing Plan Should Focus on High-quality Stocks and Diversification
Your investing plan can change as often as you need it to, but should zero in on high-quality stocks and diversification
3 min read
Scott Clayton
ETFs
Investment Concepts: “Bells & Whistles” Should Be Avoided While Investing
Beware of investment concepts that add unnecessary features, and so increase fees and risk. These “bells & whistles” may seem like attractive enhancements, but they’re usually just thinly veiled marketing campaigns.
4 min read
Scott Clayton
Penny Stocks
14 tips for investing in TSX penny stocks without losing your shirt
How to win more than you lose when investing in TSX penny stocks, which are penny stocks are those traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
6 min read
Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
High-Paying Dividend Stocks are Key Portfolio Holdings—But Don’t Take Them to Extremes
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.
4 min read
Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
Allied Properties REIT Enjoys Future Gains From This Repositioning Office REIT
Allied Properties REIT took a drop recently on investor worries about a distribution cut—but that offers investors an attractive new entry point
3 min read
Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
How Do You Build a Canadian Dividend Portfolio for Maximum Long-Term Gains?
Creating a strong Canadian dividend portfolio will let you prosper from sustainable dividends—and here are the important factors,
4 min read
Scott Clayton
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