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

ETFs: A Broken Business Model

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The ongoing closure of ETFs is a telltale sign that the business model is broken. Here are some of the reasons why.

3 Conglomerates Not Named ‘Berkshire’ to Buy Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Conglomerates are a misunderstood breed of company deserving of more attention from the markets. Three in particular stand out.

Nordstrom Invades Canada

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

The department store announces the worst kept secret in Canadian retail. Expect big things from its North-of the-Border outpost.

Why Granny Should Be in Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Greater longevity means sticking with stocks for longer periods as low rates and inflation destroy the portfolios of those in or near retirement.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Some of InvestorPlace's stock picks from last week open the doors to potential ETF investments in software, discount stores and even BDCs.

CEOs and Corporations: In Bed With the IRS

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

A new report from the Institute for Political Studies shows it's even worse than you think. While CEOs are getting more, companies are paying less

Best Buy Illustrates the Stupidity of Buybacks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy's repurchase of $3 billion of its stock during the past 28 months is a perfect example of why buybacks are a waste of money.

Will Vegetarian McDonald’s Be Here to Stay?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

McDonald's is opening two meatless outlets in India next year, raising the question of whether the move is a one-time thing or the start of a new trend.

A Danger Sign at Lululemon?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hoping to scare off further copycats, Lululemon is playing hardball with Calvin Klein. But its lawsuit could backfire.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

This week we look at media, consumer discretionary, cloud computing, restaurant, retail, Internet and materials stocks.

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