Scott Clayton

Scott is an associate editor at TSI Network. He is the lead reporter and analyst for Dividend Advisor, Stock Pickers Digest 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.

Investing in copper stocks can be profitable

Investing in copper stocks can be profitable

Investing in copper stocks works best for you when the focus is on well-established mining companies with high-quality reserves and sound finances
To succeed while investing in copper stocks, we continue to recommend that you cut your risk in the often-volatile resource sector—including copper—by investing mainly… Read More

Get a 3.9% yield from Russell Metals

Get a 3.9% yield from Russell Metals

Russell Metals’ recent $225 million acquisition of seven strategic service centers is a sound one, expected to be a strong fit with the company’s current footprint.

The stock trades at 10.5 times the company’s forward earnings forecast. This reasonable valuation, combined with significant revenue growth from… Read More

Penny Stocks vs. Blue Chip Stocks

Penny Stocks vs. Blue Chip Stocks

When comparing penny stocks vs blue chip stocks, only one provides value and consistency. Here’s how to evaluate them and maximize your investment returns.
Penny stocks are generally riskier than other investments, and early success can (paradoxically) lead to big losses. On the other hand, blue… Read More