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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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January 24, 2024 | Adam Othman

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January 23, 2024 | Adam Othman

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January 23, 2024 | Andrew Walker

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Should You Buy This TSX Dividend Stock for its 8.3% Yield?

January 23, 2024 | Aditya Raghunath

Alaris Equity Partners is a high-dividend TSX stock trading at a cheap multiple with significant upside potential in 2024.

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January 23, 2024 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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January 23, 2024 | Demetris Afxentiou

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January 23, 2024 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can invest $1,000 in three growth stocks that are well-positioned to deliver far superior returns.

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January 23, 2024 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Richelieu (TSX:RCH) stock has had a strong year, but shares recently dropped after earnings, marking a huge opportunity.

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Dividend Investors: Is Enbridge Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

January 23, 2024 | Andrew Walker

Enbridge is down 14% over the past 12 months and now offers a 7.6% dividend yield.

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Up by 38%: Is Couche-Tard Stock a Good Buy in January?

January 23, 2024 | Adam Othman

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January 23, 2024 | Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) is a high yield stock with a yield well above 6%.

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January 23, 2024 | Adam Othman

These two stocks can be excellent investments with their potential to deliver substantial returns through market-beating rallies.

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January 23, 2024 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has come under hot water in the recent past but could now be set up for massive…

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Got $2,500? 1 Top Stock That You Can Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

January 23, 2024 | Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is just one of many cheap growth stocks to buy and hold for life.

RRSP Investors: Is CNR Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

January 22, 2024 | Andrew Walker

CNR is up more than 15% in the past three months. Are more gains on the way?

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January 22, 2024 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Warren Buffet stocks, one American and one Canadian, are excellent buys right now.

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Got $15,000? How to Invest for a Bulletproof Passive-Income Portfolio

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January 22, 2024 | Aditya Raghunath

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Two stocks with explosive potential are excellent picks for TFSA investors looking to maximize tax-free money growth.

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TFSA Investors: Buy This TSX Stock for Reliable Monthly Dividend Income

January 22, 2024 | Adam Othman

Consider adding this monthly dividend stock to your self-directed TFSA for monthly and tax-free passive income.

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Start a growing passive income stream with top dividend stocks like Fortis.

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