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

Lorillard Is Smoking Philip Morris in Profitability

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Philip Morris (PM) might be bigger and have a wider market, but Lorillard (LO) squeezes more money from every pack.

Take the Cure — Sell J&J, Buy GSK

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline both have solid balance sheets, but GSK is poised to outperform its competitor.

Why Nike Will Outrun Under Armour

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nike and Under Armour are good performers, but in terms of stock price and infrastructure, Nike wins the race.

Make a Leap From Limited to Gap

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Limited Brands (LTD) is expected to do well during the holidays, but retailer Gap's (GAP) stock is showing more upward mobility.

Darden Is a Leaner, Meaner Restaurant Stock Than Yum Brands

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Inflation and reliance on China growth should worry Yum Brands owners. For a better restaurant stock, sit down with Darden Restaurants. Here's why.

Coca-Cola’s Not the One — Dr. Pepper Is

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

While Coca-Cola (KO) seems ready for a pause, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), with its multitude of strong brands, is poised to climb.

Deckers Outdoor a Step Ahead of Crocs

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shoe manufacturer Deckers Outdoor walks a different business path, and steps ahead of Crocs.

Forget Big, Bad BofA — Invest in BB&T Instead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America's third-quarter earnings numbers just don't add up -- meanwhile, BB&T is sturdily run and its CEO is dedicated to its dividend.

Nix Nokia for Texas Instruments

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

While Nokia (NOK) struggles to retain market share, Texas Instruments (TXN) is prepared to expand.

Why Buy J.C. Penney When Macy’s, Wal-Mart Are on the Table?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Macy's same-store sales are booming, and Wal-Mart could squeeze a lot of profit out of a little improvement -- meanwhile, JCP is betting on a lackluster brand.

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