Dividend Stocks News

Dividend Stocks

What are dividend stocks?

Dividend stocks are stocks that send you a sum of money (usually quarterly, but sometimes annually) simply for owning shares in the company.

To be clear, this money isn’t a capital gain, which you earn when share prices go up or when you sell the stock for profit. A dividend is more like a “bonus” that comes to you in the form of cash or more shares in the company’s stock.

Which companies have dividend stocks?

It’s important to note that not all companies pay out dividends. Dividend-paying companies are usually older, more established corporations that have a long track history of positive growth and expansion.

Usually when a company earns more money than it can reinvest in itself, it creates a dividend paying policy for shareholders. For that reason, you’ll rarely see growth companies, small caps, or start-ups issue dividends.

In Canada, some top dividend stocks include:

More information about dividend stocks in Canada:

To learn more about Dividend Stocks, take a look at our Guide to Dividend Investing for all the details.

Check back here for the most up to date information about dividend stocks in Canada.

Recent Dividend Stocks News

Dividend Stocks

3 Small Caps With Big Dividends

January 21, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

The recent selloff has created income opportunities for shares of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR.B), AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ), and Canaccord Genuity…

Dividend Stocks

Does Whitecap Resources Inc. Need Higher Oil Prices to Survive?

January 21, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) faces numerous headwinds, including an unsustainable dividend and overly-optimistic forecasts.

Millennials: Start Building TFSA Wealth With These 2 Dividend Stocks

January 21, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are great picks to help young investors reach their…

Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. or Agrium Inc. for the Win?

January 21, 2016 | Kay Ng

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) 9.1% yield is mesmerizing. However, Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) has a more stable business and…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Yields Over 5% to Buy Now

January 21, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a high-dividend stock? If so, Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC), Milestone Apartments Real Estate Invt Tr (TSX:MST.UN), and…

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Load Up on These Oversold Dividend Picks

January 21, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why the selloff looks overdone on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks That Recently Increased Their Dividends

January 21, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X), and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) increased their dividends this month. Should you buy…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 2 Top Dividend Picks Are Oversold

January 20, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your buy list.

Dividend Stocks

Why Invest in Stocks?

January 20, 2016 | Kay Ng

If you’re investing for retirement, for a big purchase, or to boost your income, you can’t go wrong by starting…

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Won’t Let You Down

January 20, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), and one other Canadian icon should be on your buy list.

Dividend Stocks

Get $1,000 Every Month From Allied Properties Real Estate Investment

January 20, 2016 | Kay Ng

Forget about GICs. Get $1,000 in monthly income from Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) instead. The REIT yields almost…

3 Stocks That Could Make Your Grandchildren Rich

January 20, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Are you building portfolios for your grandchildren? If so, stocks such as Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF),…

Dividend Stocks

The Instant 3-Stock Portfolio for Dividend Growth

January 20, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking to build a portfolio of dividend-growth stocks? If so, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and Intact Financial…

3 Great Dividend Stocks You’ve Never Heard of

January 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A), Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), and North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) don't get the attention they…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: These 3 Stocks Benefit From a Low Loonie

January 20, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and a famous ski resort aren't complaining about the weak Canadian dollar.

Dividend Stocks

What Does the Future Hold for High-Yielding Northland Power Inc.?

January 20, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A lower payout ratio is just one of the many good things in Northland Power Inc.’s (TSX:NPI) future.

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Stock Is a Buy Even After a 78% Dividend Cut

January 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

After two dividend cuts in three years, it's obvious that TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) isn't a good income producer. But it…

Dividend Stocks

Can Investors Count On Inter Pipeline Ltd. and its 7.7% Yield?

January 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) has one of the most attractive dividends out there. Will it be able to afford its…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Oversold Stocks With Reliable Yields up to 10%

January 19, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) should be on your…

Dividend Stocks

Is the 8.8% Dividend From Mullen Group Ltd. for Real?

January 19, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) has a high dividend, but investors should own the stock for more reasons than just the…

Dividend Stocks

Avoid the Market Hype and Add BCE Inc. to Your Portfolio

January 19, 2016 | Matt Smith

Hedge against market volatility by adding BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) to your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With 11+ Years of Dividend Increases

January 19, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Dividend growers such as Royal Gold, Inc. (TSX:RGL)(NASDAQ:RGLD), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and Cogeco Cable Inc. (TSX:CCA) could generate huge…

Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Stocks With High Yields to Buy Now

January 19, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Undervalued stocks with high yields such as Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), DH Corp. (TSX:DH), and Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE)…

3 Top Dividend Stocks You Must Consider Buying Today

January 19, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

High-dividend stocks such as Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC), and Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT)…

3 Companies Poised to Grow Their Dividends by 15%

January 19, 2016 | Benjamin Sinclair

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are all well positioned for big dividend…

Dividend Stocks

3 Important Lessons From 2015 That Investors Should Heed in 2016

January 19, 2016 | Matt Smith

Investors learned some hard lessons in 2015 with Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), and TransAlta…

Dividend Stocks

6 Dirty Secrets Your Broker Isn’t Telling You

January 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Unless your broker is telling you to buy and hold great stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), I'd…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 2 Dividend Stocks Belong in Your TFSA

January 19, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why the recent pullback in Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) could be a great…

Dividend Stocks

The Ultimate Test for Investors

January 19, 2016 | Kay Ng

It's easy to buy quality stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), but can you hold on to them when their…

Dividend Investors: 2 Reliable Stocks for Your RRSP

January 18, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) look like solid picks right now.

Dividend Stocks

These Quality Utilities With 6-7% Yields Are Strong Buys

January 18, 2016 | Kay Ng

In the past few months I've bought Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and another entity, but they're even more…

3 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks You Can Count On

January 18, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Dividend-growth stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B), and Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) should be core holdings in…

Dividend Stocks

3 Diversified Stock Picks for Monthly Dividend Income

January 18, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Want to earn monthly income? If so, Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN), and Bird Construction Inc. (TSX:BDT)…

Dividend Stocks

I’m Buying Telus Corporation and You Should Too

January 18, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) pays a very healthy dividend, has strong results, is investing in growth, and has massive potential for…

Dividend Stocks

What I Learned From the Financial Crisis of 2008

January 18, 2016 | Kay Ng

I learned from my experience with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in the last market decline. How am I handling…

Dividend Stocks

Enhance Your Portfolio’s Yield With These 3 Stocks

January 18, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Are you looking for your next dividend stock? If so, IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN),…

Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: The Cheapest Stock in Canada?

January 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Investors are pricing Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) like it's close to failure. Here's why it's now irrationally…

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield, Low-Risk Stocks for Today’s Volatile Times

January 18, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

In volatile times, investors must turn to dividend stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), RioCan Real Estate…

Dividend Investors: Don’t Do These 3 Things As the Market Falls

January 18, 2016 | Kay Ng

As the market falls, investors shouldn't sell quality dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) because they'll be…

Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With Fortis Inc.

January 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is a boring stock. Maybe boring is what your portfolio really needs right about now.

❮1…1,078 1,0791,0801,081 1,082…❯