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Tim Blackwell, a systems specialist at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, had his three selections deliver an average gain of 394 per cent

The Investing Club Challenge began last March, when we asked Globe readers to submit three stock picks

Ten months into the one-year competition, the Investing Club Challenge’s portfolio of winning stocks continues to rally

As we approach the final quarter of the competition, new-found enthusiasm for stocks has taken hold, driving a dazzling rally in the S&P 500

A seasonal tailwind from a historically strong fourth quarter means that good times for investors could persist through the end of the year if a Santa Claus rally takes hold

Blame the economy. Smart picks can’t always overcome the gloomy big picture

Members of The Globe and Mail Investing Club have weathered a difficult summer marked by inflation and disappointing results from China

The Readers’ Portfolio has achieved a return of 19.4 per cent since it launched four months ago

The Readers’ Portfolio has gained an average 15.4 per cent since March 13

A roundup of investment ideas for active investors