dividend growth

A: BMO International Dividend ETF, $24.05, symbol ZDI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 20.8 million; Market cap: $500.2 million; www.bmoetfs.ca), offers exposure to a portfolio of high-yield dividend-paying companies in developed markets....

You Can See Our WSSF Income-Seeking Portfolio For June 2024 Here.


This month, we are updating our WSSF Portfolio for Income-Seeking Investors.


This portfolio is a good starting point for investors who need income....
Our of our favorite long-term stocks is FedEx thanks to its earnings growth now and into the future while the shares trade at just 14.3 times forecast earnings.
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF yields 4.6% from holding 30 of the highest-yield Canadian stocks.
Traditional telecommunications service providers, such as Telus and BCE, are trading at substantially lower valuations than other “infrastructure” type companies. This is not only true for Canadian companies, but also for U.S. and other similar companies in Europe.


Infrastructure-type companies such as telecommunications, pipeline, utility, and railroad companies delivered comparable financial results over the past 5 years—so this provides no explanation for the significant valuation differences....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
Discover the Keys to Identifying Dividend ETFs That Offer Consistency, Quality, and Long-Term Growth. Keep reading for more.
Companies that pay regular and growing dividends have performed very well over the long run when compared to the broad market indices.


For example, a simple strategy such as selecting stocks with an extended history of uninterrupted dividend growth, such as represented by the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, has added 11.5% per year over the past 30 years....

Higher interest rates mean dividend-paying stocks must increasingly compete with fixed-income investments for investor interest. However, sustainable dividends still offer an attractive and growing income stream for investors.


Meanwhile, dividend-focused ETFs often follow strategies that can set investors up for maximum long-term gains with the least amount of risk....