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.

You can follow Will on LinkedIn. 

Recent Articles

7 Beverage Stocks to Buy Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

PepsiCo delivered healthy organic sales in Q3 2019. That makes it one of seven possible beverage stocks to buy.

Would Facebook Stock Benefit From a Workplace Spinoff?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

With the talk of breaking up Big Tech, would the spinoff of FB's business communications platform be good for FB stock? 

Altria’s Juul Labs Investment Not Looking So Hot 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

While I believe that regulators will ultimately get this entire health scare sorted and both Juul and Cronos will go back to running their businesses, I can’t help but think how relieved Altria’s management must be that they made the $1.8 billion investment in Cronos in exchange for 45% of its stock.

Does Disney Stock Have a Good Thing Brewing?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

If Disney doesn’t lose its founder’s flair for the creative; Parks, Experiences and Products remain its most consistent moneymaker.

Ginni Rometty’s Failure to Buy IBM Stock Speaks Volumes

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

As for Rometty, she’s filed five Form 4’s in 2019, the latest on August 9, when she acquired 416 phantom stock units that will be paid out in cash once she leaves the company. She’s made no stock purchases on the open market in 2019.

Forever 21’s Bankruptcy Won’t Hurt These 10 REITs — So Buy Them Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The recent bankruptcy filing of Forever 21 puts retail REITs in the spotlight but not in a good way. Here are 10 REITs to avoid the carnage.

Forget Bank of America Stock and Buy These 2 Financial Stocks Instead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America stock isn’t on Citi chief equity strategist Tobias Levkovich’s list of top picks. Just another reason to forget BAC stock.  

The Microsoft Deal Won’t Give AMD Stock the Bump You Might Think

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Advanced Micro Devices’ partnership with Microsoft is a big win. Long-term, I doubt it will do much for AMD stock. 

10 Stocks to Short Now — Before They Plummet

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Some believe when the market’s short-interest ratio rises, it’s good for stocks. Others feel the opposite. Here are 10 stocks to short now.   

3 Interesting Catalysts Will Boost Aurora Cannabis Stock 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

ACB stock has fallen 32%in the last month, creating a good entry point. Aurora Cannabis stock has multiple, positive catalysts.  

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