Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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3 Reasons to Pass on Amaya Inc.

November 25, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Former CEO and co-founder David Baazov is trying to buy Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) for $24 per share. Before making an…

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Royal Bank of Canada: It’s Part of the Ultimate All-Cap Financial Portfolio

November 24, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Although there are many all-cap mutual funds and ETFs available, few truly follow an all-cap philosophy. Starting with Royal Bank…

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Bombardier, Inc. Looks to Service for Survival

November 24, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has had a rough go of manufacturing trains. Now the company looks to service to right its…

Investing

An Iconic Brand Goes on Sale

November 24, 2016 | Will Ashworth

No, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) hasn’t put itself up for sale. However, new data suggests its stock is cheap.

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Buyback ETFs: Which Country to Own

November 23, 2016 | Will Ashworth

First Asset recently introduced the First Asset Canadian Buyback Index ETF (TSX:FBE). Its U.S. stablemate, however, could be the better…

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Invest the Triple 5 Way: 5 Stocks, 5 Sectors, 5% Yields

November 21, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The "Triple 5" will get you a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks such as CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX).

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Canopy Growth Corp. Hits 52-Week High: It’s Time to Get Real

November 18, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is North America’s most overbought stock. Take a pass and buy these two profitable stocks instead.

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Forget the Coffee Can Portfolio: The City Portfolio Is Where it’s at

November 18, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The idea behind the Coffee Can Portfolio was to invest in quality companies such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), put the…

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S&P/TSX Composite versus S&P/TSX 60: Is it Time to Ride the Bigger Index?

November 17, 2016 | Will Ashworth

History suggests now is the time to consider moving from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) to the iShares…

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Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc.: There Are Better Buys in the Pharmacy Space

November 16, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) might be homegrown, but you can get better value south of the border.

Investing

Everyday Investing the Ivanhoe Cambridge Way

November 16, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Peter Lynch preached investing in what you know, and while you can’t invest in Ivanhoe Cambridge, you can invest in…

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3 TSX “Loser” Stocks to Bet on

November 15, 2016 | Will Ashworth

A total of 32 TSX stocks are down by more than 5% year-to-date, including Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), the…

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Canopy Growth Corp.: 3 Things You Must Understand Before Investing

November 14, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Its latest quarterly report shows continued growth, but before you invest in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC), it’s important you understand…

Investing

3 New Stock Ideas From an Award-Winning Fund

November 12, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Mawer Investment Management was the clear winner at the 2016 Lipper Awards with stock picks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) leading…

Investing

Candy Lovers: You Want to Own This Stock

November 11, 2016 | Will Ashworth

South of the border, candy lovers can buy Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY), Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TR), or several others to…

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Only Really Smart People Should Own Bombardier, Inc.

November 10, 2016 | Will Ashworth

One look at the third-quarter earnings report from Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), and it’s clear many are investing in its stock without…

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6 TSX Stocks Just Hit 52-Week Highs: You Only Need Buy 1

November 10, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Fresh off the vote by California to legalize recreational marijuana, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) hit a 52-week high November 9--one…

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Canada’s Top 100 Employers: The Only 6 Stocks You’ll Need

November 9, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers is out. Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and five other winners, and you’ll…

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or Hudson’s Bay Co: Which Is the Better Buy?

November 9, 2016 | Will Ashworth

On the surface, it might seem like an odd couple but RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Hudson’s Bay…

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3 Reasons Why Alaris Royalty Corp. Continues to Fall

November 9, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) has been royally thrashed over the past year and is down 25%. It’s a classic case…

Investing

Stocks That Split: Are They Worth Owning?

November 8, 2016 | Will Ashworth

While you don’t see stock splits too often in Canada, the most recent being Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A), it’s one…

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3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Own the S&P 500

November 7, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Whether you buy the iShares S&P 500 Index Fund CAD Hedged (TSX:XSP) or another of the eight TSX-listed ETFs that…

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A “New” Reason Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Skates to New Highs

November 3, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) hasn’t fared as well as the TSX so far in 2016, but don’t count Prem…

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CI Financial Corp.: Expansion Down Under a Game Changer

November 3, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The latest acquisition by CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) could provide its stock with the catalyst it’s sorely been missing.

Toronto-Dominion Bank Raises Prime: What’s the Bottom Line?

November 3, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) raised its mortgage prime rate to 2.85%, leaving Canadians to wonder how it and the other big…

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3 Stocks to Buy From 1 of Canada’s Most Successful Hedge Funds

November 2, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of the top holdings of the Palos Income Fund, L.P. Here are three…

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3 Ways to Play The Second Cup Ltd. Sale

November 1, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The Second Cup Ltd. (TSX:SCU), the long-suffering coffee chain, has put itself up for sale, and there are several ways…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Troubled Times Ahead?

November 1, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The latest quarterly report from Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) was a mixed bag. Should shareholders reconsider owning its stock?…

Investing

Shopify Inc.: The Pros and Cons

October 31, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) is one of the hottest stocks on the TSX. It's up 54% year-to-date, making it a perfect…

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2 Value Stocks You Can Bank on

October 31, 2016 | Will Ashworth

There’s a perception that growth stocks have outperformed value stocks in recent years, but in reality the performance is almost…

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Baytex Energy Corp.: Will it Ever Hit $40 Again?

October 29, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) last traded above $40 in October 2014. Here's why it could happen again.

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Risk Takers: Forget CI Financial Corp. and Buy This Financial Stock Instead

October 28, 2016 | Will Ashworth

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) just got downgraded by Desjardins, providing risk-taking investors the perfect opportunity to consider alternatives, including this…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation at a 13-Year Low: Time to Buy?

October 26, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Believers in nuclear power have got to be tempted by Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock given it hasn’t been this low…

3 TSX Stocks Growing Book Value Faster Than Warren Buffett

October 25, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) has grown its book value 10.4% annually over the past five years. While Buffett has done…

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Lululemon Athletica Inc. Continues to Face a Bumpy Road

October 21, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Bad press combined with analyst angst has Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) facing an uphill battle. Can its stock overcome these…

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Brookfield Asset Management Inc.: Should it Join CIDB?

October 21, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The government is hoping to raise $160 billion from institutional investors to fund the Canadian Infrastructure Development Bank. Brookfield Asset…

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Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.: What Industry Consolidation Means for the Stock

October 21, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Speculation is growing that the proliferation of new entrants into fast-casual pizza will result in industry consolidation. Here’s why Pizza…

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Diversification and a 5% Yield: What’s Not to Like?

October 20, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Even at a 52-week high, Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) remains a great stock for income investors. Here’s why.

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It’s Time to Absorb Domtar Corp.’s 4.4% Yield

October 19, 2016 | Will Ashworth

It might not be the sexiest company on the planet, but Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) is one stock you want to…

Bank Stocks

Forget the Naysayers: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is the Bank to Bet on

October 19, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Dismissed by its critics as Canada-centric, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has a lot more going for it than…

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