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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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This Amazing Stat Makes Me Incredibly Bullish on Telus Corporation (TSX:T)

January 5, 2019 | Nelson Smith

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January 5, 2019 | Andrew Button

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January 5, 2019 | Kay Ng

Improve your returns by avoiding these things and investing in stocks, such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), today.

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January 4, 2019 | Brian Pacampara, CFA

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January 4, 2019 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

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Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock a Buy for 2019?

January 4, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

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Investors: It’s Time to Back Up the Truck on Canada’s Bank Stocks

January 4, 2019 | Nelson Smith

Today is a fantastic time to buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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3 TSX Index Giants to Start and Grow Your Retirement Fund

January 3, 2019 | Andrew Walker

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This Is the Top Income Growth Stock to Own for 2019 and Beyond

January 3, 2019 | Matt Smith

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January 3, 2019 | Nelson Smith

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2 Oversold Stocks Yielding 5% for Your New TFSA Income Portfolio

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TFSA Investors: 3 Solid Dividend Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around

January 3, 2019 | David Jagielski

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January 3, 2019 | Ryan Vanzo

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Why Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock Price Is So Low

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2 Buy-and-Hold Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP in 2019

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This Consumer Defensive Stock Is a Top Pick for 2019

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TFSA Investors: 3 Great Stocks to Buy With an Extra $6,000

January 3, 2019 | Nelson Smith

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3 Financial Stocks for TFSA Investors

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January 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM), Canada’s Worst-Performing Bank Stock

January 2, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

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My Top Energy Stock for 2019

January 2, 2019 | Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and lock in a 7% yield.

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Big Monthly Income for Life: 2 Stellar Bank of Montreal ETFs to Protect Your Wealth

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Income Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 8.5%

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2018 Losers That Are Absolutely Attractive for 2019

January 2, 2019 | Kay Ng

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Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B): 3 Reasons Why My Favourite Mining Stock Is a Buy Today

January 2, 2019 | Nelson Smith

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January 1, 2019 | Andrew Walker

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January 1, 2019 | Joey Frenette

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January 1, 2019 | Nelson Smith

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December 31, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

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December 31, 2018 | Joey Frenette

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TFSA Investors: 2 Dirt-Cheap Stocks That TFSA Investors Should Buy Now

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