Will Ashworth

Will Ashworth

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

Coronavirus Outbreak Could Upset Plug Power’s Drive to $1 Billion

Plug Power estimates that the global market for FCEVs is $300 billion. It is moving beyond forklifts and other warehouse-related vehicles to capture a chunk of the transportation market.

How to Compound Your Investments in Equity Crowdfunding

Before you can start investing in equity crowdfunding, you have to get deal flow. You do that by finding a reputable platform that’s been in business for several years (at least three) and provides a reasonable number of opportunities each month or year, whether on a deal-by-deal basis or through a diversified portfolio.

I Have to Admit, I Should Have Bought Uber Stock at $14

Some analysts believe that the crisis will only strengthen Uber’s hold on the ride-hailing market. I would tend to agree with this prognosis. During economic difficulties, weaker businesses fade away while stronger players take market share. Addition by subtraction.

Does Cash Make Uber a Better Buy Than Lyft Stock?

Under normal circumstances, it may be easier to pick Uber or Lyft stock based on common valuation metrics. However, the unusual circumstances we have today means that both ride-sharing firms have similar risk profiles.

Possible Production Cut Could Save Chesapeake Energy

In my March 25 article about Chesapeake, I mentioned that the cost of a barrel of oil for U.S. producers was between $20.99 (conventional oil) and $23.35 (share oil). By comparison, Saudi Aramco’s cost was less than $9.