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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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Prepare for a Bear Market in 2020 With Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock

October 18, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis Inc.'s (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) recession-proof business and growing dividends can take us through a bear market unscathed.

This Under-the-Radar Bank Stock is an Intriguing Buy Today

October 18, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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1 Resurgent Energy Stock to Add to Your 2019 Q4 Portfolio

October 18, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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3 Recession-Ready Stocks for 2020 and Beyond

October 18, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for a recession-ready stock, consider Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:TPX.B)

Suncor (TSX:SU) Is a Top Energy Stock to Buy in October

October 18, 2019 | Matt Smith

Buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) today and lock in a 4% yield.

2 Defensive Stocks That Can Protect Your RRSP

October 18, 2019 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors saving for retirement should look to safeguard their portfolios with defensive stocks like Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) in the…

Canada Tech Stocks Benefit From Brexit and Trade War

October 18, 2019 | Debra Ray

Technology stocks like Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) soared in value this year as trade tensions created a surplus of technology capital.

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Heading Into a Recession

October 18, 2019 | Adam Othman

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October 18, 2019 | David Jagielski

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Contrarian Investors: Buy These 2 Energy Stocks for Massive Capital Gains

October 18, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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Why Enbridge Stock Could Soon Take Off!

October 18, 2019 | David Jagielski

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) investors may soon get the break that they've been waiting for.

2 Dividend Aristocrats I’d Buy for 2020

October 18, 2019 | Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another corrected dividend aristocrat I'd buy more of for 2020.

Why You Should Buy This Dividend Stock Yielding 6% Now?

October 18, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a dividend stock to buy now, as the economic uncertainty grows and central banks cut rates.

Recession-Proof Your TFSA With These 3 “Boring” Stocks

October 18, 2019 | Nelson Smith

Worried about a recession? Then buy Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), and Empire Company (TSX:EMP.A) shares today.

Avoid the “October Curse” With These 3 Dividend Stocks

October 18, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why stocks like Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can weather a downturn, whether it’s brief or not.

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy and Never Sell

October 18, 2019 | Adam Othman

If you are looking to buy a stock that you can hold forever, Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can be your pick.

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October 18, 2019 | Joey Frenette

Why investors would be best served avoiding these TFSA mistakes by systematically investing in blue chips like Bank of Montreal…

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Was Brilliant in the 2008 Bear Market

October 18, 2019 | Adam Othman

Amid fears of an incoming recession, you need to look at Fortis stock to protect your savings for a better…

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ATTENTION: Warren Buffett Is Investing Big in This High-Yield Sector

October 18, 2019 | Joey Frenette

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October 18, 2019 | Rahim Bhayani

Buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock to take advantage of industry-leading returns and a clear accretive strategy going forward.

Retirees: Grow Your Nest Egg With Dividend Reinvesting

October 18, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

With high dividends and DRIPs in place, Cervus Equipment stock and Great-West Lifeco stock can help retirees keep growing their…

Forget Cash Deposits And Buy High-Yield Dividend Shares Today!

October 18, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Focusing your capital on income stocks, rather than cash, could improve your long-term financial future.

One of the Best Recession-Proof Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA

October 17, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Here is what makes Telus Corp. (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) as one of the best recession-proof stocks for your TFSA.

Buy This 1 Stock to Decrease Risk in Your Portfolio

October 17, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Adding Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) stock to a TSX portfolio can help reduce risk and add recession-proof income.

RRSP Investors: 3 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks for 2020

October 17, 2019 | Brian Pacampara, CFA

This group of dividend-growth streakers, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), can help build your wealth the prudent way.

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Long-Term Investors: The Warren Buffett Strategy to Minimize Risk

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If You Don’t Buy Telus (TSX:T) Shares Today, You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

October 17, 2019 | Nelson Smith

Don't disappoint future you. Buy Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) shares today and you'll both be happy a couple decades from now.

Thank the Dividend Gods for These 3 Stocks

October 17, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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Worried About Weak Oil Prices? Buy This 1 Energy Stock

October 17, 2019 | Adam Othman

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This Little-Known Company Pays a Ridiculous 11.64% Dividend

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October 17, 2019 | Joey Frenette

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2 High Dividend Paying REITs to Buy Now

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TFSA Investors Should Invest in This Stock That Investment Banks Love

October 17, 2019 | Rahim Bhayani

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Worried about generating consistent income in retirement? BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) is your answer.

Is This 8.3% Dividend a Safe Stock to Hold in Your TFSA?

October 17, 2019 | David Jagielski

Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH) pays its investors a very attractive monthly payout, but it could be in danger of being cut.

How to Turn your $63,500 TFSA Into a $127,000 Cash Cow

October 17, 2019 | Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) can turn your TFSA into a cash cow.

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