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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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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Agrium Inc. Today?

May 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock has reacted by rising about 1%. Should you…

5 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 9%

May 6, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Dividend stocks—such as Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN)—crank out reliable monthly…

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Are These 5% Dividend Yields Safe?

May 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

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Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Bank of Montreal Right Now?

May 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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Which of Canada’s Energy Companies Will Be the First to Recover?

May 6, 2015 | Doug Watt

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May 6, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

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Can Investors Count on Arc Resources Ltd. and its 4.9% Dividend?

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Should Dividend Investors Buy Telus Corporation Today?

May 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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Is Baytex Energy Corp. the Top Turnaround Play in the Energy Sector?

May 5, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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Get a Safe 5.2% Yield From Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust

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Income Investors: 5 Stocks Poised to Hike Their Dividends

May 5, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

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3 Simple Reasons to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

May 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

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Canadian Banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are wonderful investments.

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Should You Buy or Avoid BCE Inc. Today?

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2 Oversold Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Investors

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Should You Be a Long-Term Buyer of Imperial Oil Limited Today?

May 4, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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May 4, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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May 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Although Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) gets all the attention, Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) is quietly looking like the better buy.

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May 4, 2015 | Kay Ng

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Should You Buy Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Today?

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Which Stock Is a Better Bet for Dividend Investors: Enbridge Inc. vs. Suncor Energy Inc.

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Should dividend-hungry investors buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)?

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Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

May 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers yet another reminder why it's so popular with dividend investors.

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2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for your TFSA

May 1, 2015 | Kay Ng

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Should Dividend Investors Buy Telus Corporation or Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.?

May 1, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are both attractive dividend stocks, but one is a safer bet right…

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Arc Resources Ltd. Today?

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April 30, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Stocks like TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) deserve a permanent place in your…

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April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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April 29, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

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Should Dividend Investors Buy Goldcorp Inc.?

April 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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April 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

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3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. Today

April 29, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why you should buy shares of Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) today.

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Why I Remain Bearish on Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

April 29, 2015 | Matt Smith

Despite a recent rally and an improving outlook, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX;COS) remains an unappealing investment.

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