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
5 Facts About Investing in Stocks You Should Know to Maximize Profits
Discover five facts about investing in stocks that will help you make better investment decisions over the long term. Learn more in this article now.
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Scott Clayton
Growth Stocks
Successful Investors Use These Key Tips to Find the Best Growth Companies to Invest In
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Scott Clayton
Growth Stocks
How to Find the Best Growth Stocks to Invest in Right Now
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Scott Clayton
ETFs
The Best Performing ETFs Provide Ways to Profit in Rising Markets
Investors are drawn to the best performing ETFs because they have low management fees, adequate diversification, and are more tax-efficient than many other investments
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Scott Clayton
Spinoffs
What is a Spinoff Company? An Investment Opportunity in Disguise
What is a spinoff company and how can it impact the value of your investment portfolio? When a company creates a spinoff, it hands out shares in that company to its shareholders, typically providing substantial benefits in the process
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Scott Clayton
Penny Stocks
Looking for Penny Stocks to Watch Should Not Capture Too Much of Your Attention
Some investors ask us about how to find penny stocks to watch because they think this type of speculative stock can lead to quick gains. The reality is the longer you hold penny stocks in your portfolio, the greater the chances you have of losing money.
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Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
Canadian Dividends are Even More Valuable Than Many Investors Realize
Many investors don’t realize how Canadian dividends receive an extra benefit for Canadian investors holding shares of Canadian companies. To get the most from your Canadian dividend-paying stocks, make sure to understand the rules of the Canadian dividend tax credit
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Scott Clayton
ETFs
Tips for Investing in Index Funds Through the Use of ETFs
Investing in index funds can be easier and more secure if you use exchange traded funds (ETFs) because these modern investment products come with a tax-friendly structure and provide lower management fees than many competing options such as traditional mutual funds
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Scott Clayton
Value Stocks
What is a Value Stock? An Opportunity for Future Gains in Disguise
What is a value stock worth to savvy investors who recognize its potential? Depending in part upon the hidden or undiscovered aspects of the stock, it could mean much higher stock values in the future and greater gains over the long term.
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Scott Clayton
How To Invest
5 Tips on How to Make Good Investments for a Sound Stock Portfolio
Investors who want to know how to make good investments need to be aware of these five strategic components: investment style, compounding, smart ETF picks, hidden assets, and stocks with a history of dividends
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Scott Clayton
Energy Stocks
Natural Gas Stocks Are Volatile But Can Have Long-Term Value
There are seven main reasons for the volatility of natural gas stocks. However, even with this volatility, there are some ways that investing in natural gas can lead you to long-term gains from a sector that is often considered a hedge against inflation.
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Scott Clayton
Dividend Stocks
The dividend calendar: Dates you should know for successful dividend investing
Knowing the ins and outs of the dividend calendar is an important part of dividend investing
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Scott Clayton
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