Will Ashworth

Will Ashworth

InvestorPlace Contributor

Expertise: Public and private companies, Portfolio construction

About Will:
Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. He loves investing and is passionate about helping others put their money to work. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time.

Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Recent Articles

Don’t Sell Alibaba Stock Just Because Jack Ma Sold a Big Chunk of His Holdings

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Assuming a 20% annual growth rate for Ant Group revenues over the next five years, a multiple of 12 times sales and a 14% net margin, Alibaba’s 33% interest could be worth $169 billion or 25% of its current market cap.

It’s Time for Plug Power to Plow Through $10

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

In April, Plug Power announced a five-year plan that included $1 billion in sales, $170 million in operating income, and $200 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2024. On June 23, the company raised its goals for 2024 to $1.2 billion in sales, $210 million in operating income, and $250 million in adjusted EBITDA, 17%, 24% and 25% increases, respectively, from its earlier targets.

10 M&A Deals I’d Love to See Happen in the Second Half of 2020

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

If the two companies were to merge, JD.com would definitely be the buyer with annual operating profits in 2019 of $1.3 billion compared to an operating loss of $153.2 million for MercadoLibre.

DraftKings Stock Is the Best of the ‘BETZ’

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

DraftKings is a top holding in the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF. Here's how DraftKings stock stacks up against the competition.

Here’s Another Reason Why Southwest Isn’t the Best Airline Option Available

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

But what happens if these three international markets experience an economic renaissance while the U.S. flounders under its directionless leadership? Southwest and all the other airlines relying on a domestic economic recovery are up the creek without a paddle. 

Is It Time to Get Off or On Nio’s Wild Ride?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

With so much momentum baked in, it wouldn't be too surprising to see Nio stock discount itself. Still, such a correction wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for long-term investors.

10 Micro-Cap Stocks to Buy Today for Value and Growth

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investing in micro-caps isn't for everyone; waiting to see them grow takes patience. Here are 10 micro-cap stocks to buy for value and growth.

A Safer Way to Play IBio Stock Could Spread Like the Coronavirus 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The reason I mentioned iBio’s addition to the indexes is that it shows how little investors really know about what’s happening behind the scenes at iBio’s vaccine central. There's a dearth of information available.

Bill Ackman Could Be Interested in This Particular Unicorn

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you’re a business professional with student loans, SoFi might have helped you refinance those loans. That’s the company’s first product and service. It was launched in May 2012. It has since gone on to provide mortgages, personal loans, employee benefits, small business financing, ETFs, investing products, cash management, etc.

Ericsson Continues to Be a Better Buy Than Its Finnish Rival

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nokia had 6.59 billion euros ($7.45 billion) in cash at the end of Q1 2020 and 5.96 billion euros ($6.74 billion) for a net cash position of $710 million. Ericsson, meanwhile, had 57.29 billion Swedish krona ($6.21 billion) in cash and 51.24 billion Swedish krona ($5.56 billion) for a net cash position of $650 million. 

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