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

Of E-Trade’s Leading Suitors, TD Ameritrade Is the Best Buy

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 7, 2011

Toronto-Dominion's ownership, as well as a better valuation, make AMTD the smart buy -- but Schwab's poor franchise model really hits it home.

Hertz’s ‘Winning’ Bid for Dollar Thrifty Is Avis’ Gain

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 6, 2011

Avis’ decision to withdraw its offer for Dollar Thrifty leaves it better able to compete globally.

Don’t Let Ego Keep You From Selling Stumbling JPMorgan

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2011

JPMorgan has troubling financials and an egomaniac at the helm -- in a bad sector, that's bad news. Consider regionals like KeyBank instead.

MGM Resorts a Better Vegas Play than LVS

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2011

No one is saying Las Vegas Sands isn't a good company, but MGM is regaining its clout and comes at a far better value.

Kindle Fire or Not, Amazon’s No Better Value Than Apple

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 3, 2011

Amazon's sales tax fight and a quick glance at both companies' financials make any positioning in the tablet wars a moot point -- Apple's where you should trade.