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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.

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Why I Just Bought This 4.7% High-Yield Dividend Stock

May 18, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) pays a great dividend now, with ample growth down the road.

Dividend Investors: 3 Stocks With Yields of More Than 3% to Buy Today

May 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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Dividend Watch: Cenovus Energy Inc. and TransAlta Corporation

May 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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May 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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May 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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3 Dividends That Could Double in 3 Years

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Dividend Investors: 5 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Now

May 15, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

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Attention Income Investors: REITS With 7% Yields You Can Count On

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Which Stock Is a Better Buy for Dividend Investors: TransCanada Corporation or Kinder Morgan Inc.?

May 15, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Is TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) or Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:KMI) a better bet for dividend income?

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3 Top Dividend Stocks You Should Consider Buying Today

May 15, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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Does Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) or Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) represent the better buy today?

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Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited the Top TSX 60 Stock to Buy Today?

May 14, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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Dividend Investors: 3 Financial Stocks With Yields of 3% or More

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Encana Corporation Today?

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Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) released first-quarter earnings on May 11, and its stock has reacted by rising over 2%. Should you…

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May 11, 2015 | Kay Ng

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