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

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you want to jump into industrial, consumer discretionary, media, energy or Internet stocks, considering bundling them through exchange-traded funds instead.

Should You Invest in Private Equity ETFs?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF just hit the market, making it the second real choice in the space. Should you snatch up some shares?

Moxy Hotels: Ikea’s the Spice, But Marriott Is the Substance

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Marriott is teaming with Ikea's property division to launch a budget hotel brand. But investors should know MAR has come short on branded launches before ... and that Ikea's just a name.

Does Anyone Win in the Martha Stewart Trial?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The retail trial of the century pits Macy's against Martha Stewart and JCPenney. Who will come out on top in this three-ring circus? Let's take a look.

Don’t Doubt Darden’s South American Swing

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Darden's international expansion allows it to keep its established brands out there and growing internationally while it fixes them back home.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

This week we look at retail, buybacks, consumer staples, energy, and small-cap stocks.

Invest in the Purina Portfolio

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Over a span of 32 years, former Ralston Purina CEO Bill Stiritz created tremendous value for shareholders. Here are 10 stocks that have benefited from his legacy -- and could have a place in your portfolio.

Ride Target to Canadian Riches

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

As Target expands into Canada, investors and experts alike don't seem to realize just how big the company's opportunity is. But let me tell you: It's huge.

Barnes & Noble: Make a Profitable Divorce

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

If done quickly, a formal split of Barnes & Noble's two businesses could unlock tremendous shareholder value. However, time is of the essence.

ETF Alternatives For Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Consider bundling industrial, retail, energy and dividend stocks through exchange-traded funds instead.

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