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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For new investors learning how to start a stock portfolio, buying high-quality stocks and diversification are key parts of the process
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Discover the characteristics of the best Canadian real estate investment trust (REIT) to buy, including an example of one we like, as well as one type of REIT to avoid.
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A spinoff investment will likely be undervalued and it’s almost always a better option than a new issue or IPO
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF yields 3.7% with a 0.55% MER and offers great diversity by holding 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks.