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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.

Recent Dividend Stocks News

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Manulife’s Dividend Just Jumped 10%: Is the Stock a Buy?

February 23, 2023 | Kay Ng

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February 23, 2023 | Kay Ng

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February 23, 2023 | Aditya Raghunath

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TFSA Passive Income: Earn $148/Month

February 23, 2023 | Sneha Nahata

Investors can earn $148/month in tax-free passive income through these three Canadian stocks.

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February 23, 2023 | Aditya Raghunath

Investors looking to earn $1,000 in monthly dividend income can consider buying shares of Northwest Healthcare REIT in 2023.

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February 23, 2023 | Daniel Da Costa

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This dividend stock has a massive future opportunity for investors seeking a high dividend and long-term growth strategy.

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Is Chemtrade Stock (With a 6.2% Dividend Yield) a Buy in February?

February 22, 2023 | Puja Tayal

Chemtrade stock surged 30% since November 2022 and is trading at a 6.28% dividend yield. Should you invest?

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Worth a Buy Right Now

February 22, 2023 | Adam Othman

These three Canadian stocks have immense potential and are undervalued, making them worth adding to your portfolio today.

Better Buy for Passive Income: TD Stock or Enbridge?

February 22, 2023 | Andrew Walker

TD Bank stock and Enbridge stock look cheap today for dividend investors.

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February 22, 2023 | Adam Othman

Consider adding these two undervalued TSX stocks to your self-directed investment portfolio before they soar.

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February 22, 2023 | Kay Ng

Income investors can consider these blue-chip stocks for the potential of earning juicy income, but note that they're higher risk…

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February 22, 2023 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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February 22, 2023 | Andrew Walker

Suncor and BCE look undervalued. Is one stock a better dividend pick right now?

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3 Defensive Stocks to Ride Out a Rough Economy

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Retirees need certainty in these next years, which is exactly what you can achieve from these three dividend stocks.

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Better TFSA Buy: Enbridge Stock or Bank of Nova Scotia

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Enbridge and Bank of Nova Scotia offer high yields for TFSA investors seeking passive income. Is one stock now undervalued?

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These two top Canadian Dividend Aristocrats stocks are reliable companies with impressive long-term growth potential.

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