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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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4 Safe Canadian Dividend Stocks That Deliver Yields Over 5%

December 6, 2021 | Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their steady cash flows and healthy growth prospects, these four Canadian dividend stocks could outperform in this volatile environment.

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December 4, 2021 | Andrew Walker

These two stocks look oversold and pay large dividends.

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December 4, 2021 | Adam Othman

This fast-food industry giant recently announced another acquisition, and that move might make it a more attractive investment to consider.

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These two dividend stocks offer stability above anything else, so get yourself some hard egg nog and enjoy the holidays!

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2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in December for a Retirement Fund

December 3, 2021 | Andrew Walker

These two industry leaders pay great dividends.

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December 3, 2021 | Adam Othman

Dividend Aristocrats, while quite amazing when it comes to the stability of the dividends, rarely offer very high yields.

3 Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

December 3, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield, blue-chip dividend stocks can provide Canadians with rock-steady passive income and financial cushion all year round.

3 Dividend Beasts With a Whopping 6.88% Yield

December 3, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

End your worries about inflation and protect yourself by using your free cash to invest in three dividend beasts.

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2 Passive-Income Stocks to Buy in December 2021

December 3, 2021 | Robin Brown

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4 Great Investments to Buy for a Lifetime of Income

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December brings fears of a new COVID variant. Dividend stocks bring some peace of mind at times of uncertainty.

Canadian Retirees: 2 TSX Stocks for Your Retirement Income

December 3, 2021 | Adam Othman

Consider investing in these two TSX stocks that can provide you with reliable passive income for your retirement.

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in December

December 3, 2021 | Adam Othman

The right income-generating assets could be ideal additions to your investment portfolio leading to the next year.

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy on the December Dip and Hold for Decades

December 2, 2021 | Andrew Walker

These high-yield stocks appear undervalued today.

New Trend in 2022: Pandemic-induced Sustainable Investing

December 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Next year could see more Canadians adopting the responsible investing strategy.

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2021 TSX IPO Recap: 3 Outperformers and 1 Dud

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As withdrawals from the TFSA are tax-free, these dividend stocks are a perfect fit for your TFSA portfolio in 2022.

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Many niche REITs tend to be dominant players in their respective markets, making them potentially secure against major competition.

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Get More Passive Income With These 3 Dividend Stocks Now

December 1, 2021 | Kay Ng

Passive-income investments provide juicy income immediately. Income investors should also be able to hold them comfortably for a long time.

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: Should You Buy Right Now?

December 1, 2021 | Andrew Walker

Enbridge offers an above-average dividend that should be safe.

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December 1, 2021 | Andrew Walker

These two stocks offer above-average yields and growing dividends.

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2 Above 6% Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

December 1, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

2 TSX income stocks that pay more than 6% dividends are your best tools right now to counter inflation.

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