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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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TransCanada Corp.: A Dividend Chart Every Investor Needs to See

January 30, 2015 | Matt Smith

Regardless of the controversy surrounding the Keystone Pipeline, TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is one dividend growth stock every investor should consider.

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Should You Buy Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Today?

January 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

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National Bank of Canada vs. Bank of Montreal: Which Should You Own?

January 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why it might make sense to own National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) over Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Enerplus Corp. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

January 29, 2015 | Matt Smith

Despite its outlook being downgraded Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is a solid play for a rebound in crude prices.

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Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

January 29, 2015 | Matt Smith

Why investors should ignore the recently downgraded outlook for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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1 Simple Reason Why Retirees Need to Own Rogers Communications Inc. and Bank of Nova Scotia

January 28, 2015 | Nelson Smith

For retirees, the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) offer the perfect amount of yield.

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Is Teck Resources Ltd’s Dividend About to Get Cut?

January 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has its fair share of problems. Will the company cut its dividend?

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Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

January 27, 2015 | Matt Smith

Why investors should avoid Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT).

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Enbridge Inc. Hikes its Dividend Yet Again: Is This a Signal to Buy?

January 26, 2015 | Matt Smith

Another dividend hike and a resilient business model make Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) a core holding in any portfolio.

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Pengrowth Energy Corp.’s Outlook Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

January 26, 2015 | Matt Smith

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BCE Inc.: A Dividend Chart Every Investor Needs to See

January 26, 2015 | Matt Smith

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend machine that belongs in every income-focused portfolio.

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TransCanada Corp. Was Recently Upgraded: Is This a Signal to Buy?

January 23, 2015 | Matt Smith

TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) was recently upgraded, making now the time to invest.

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Dream Office REIT: Get Paid 8.2% to Own This Forever Asset

January 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) offers investors a great opportunity to really compound their dividends. Here's how.

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Attention Retirees: 3 Dividend Stocks You Need to Own

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January 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) might be the cheapest financial stock on the TSX. But there's a catch.

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January 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

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January 21, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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3 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

January 21, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

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How Much Upside Potential Is There for the Canadian Telcos?

January 21, 2015 | Deon Vernooy, CFA

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Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy Enbridge Inc.

January 21, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

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3 Reasons to Buy Power Financial Corp. Today

January 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

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January 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

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BCE Inc. vs. Agrium Inc.: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

January 15, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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January 15, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

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Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) monster 10.08% dividend yield may be attractive to investors, but TransCanada Corporation(TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan…

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Do Lower Bond Yields Mean Higher Canadian REIT Prices?

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