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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Blue Chip Stocks

The Best Stock Market Investments for All Types of Investors

There is a wide diversity among the best stock market investments for children, retirement savings, dividends, and a conservative investing approach; Here are the options.

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How To Invest

Stock Market Rules of Thumb: Four-Year Rule & Sell-Half Rule

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Blue Chip Stocks

Aiming to Figure Out How to Predict Stock Market Trends Will Most Likely Undermine Your Long-Term Portfolio Returns

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ETFs

Canadian Utility ETFs Can Offer Lower Risk, and tax-advantaged dividends

Utility investments typically benefit from stronger economic activity, and a top Canadian utilities ETF will let you take advantage of this.

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Penny Stocks

Steer clear of the most volatile penny stocks to help protect your portfolio

Staying away from the most volatile penny stocks will help you build a more stable and diversified portfolio of higher-quality stocks

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How To Invest

Here’s how to find the best growing stocks for maximum portfolio returns

Investing in the best growing stocks will put you in a position to make significant gains, but it comes with risk as well. Follow our tips to make smarter—and safer—picks

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Growth Stocks

Thinking of investing in high-risk investment opportunities? Think again, because it’s much more likely to hurt your returns

Investing in high-risk investment opportunities may look like a quick way to supercharge your portfolio gains—but it’s more likely to kill those gains

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How To Invest

Buying Stocks Without a Broker: How to Pick the Best Investments on Your Own

Some investors like buying stocks without a broker because they’re able to save on broker fees and avoid possible conflicts of interest.

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Growth Stocks

The Fastest-Growing Stocks in the Early Stages RARELY Make the Best Long-Term Investments

The most aggressive investors often target the newest and fastest-growing stocks—but most of them won’t pan out

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Growth Stocks

How you can spot the best investments for long-term growth

The best investments for long-term growth typically include hidden assets, a strong hold on a market, and more

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How To Invest

Learn the basic rules for investing in the stock market for maximum portfolio returns

Understanding the basic rules for investing in the stock market will help guide you to better returns throughout your investing career

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TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column highlights acquisition-driven dividend strength from select companies offering both sustainable payouts and upside.

Dividend Stocks

Sustainable Dividends Through Savvy Acquisitions: Our Top 7

TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column highlights acquisition-driven dividend strength from select companies offering both sustainable payouts and upside.

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