5 top Canadian dividend stocks to invest in

5 top Canadian dividend stocks to invest in

Here are 5 Canadian dividend stocks we recommend holding in your portfolio despite economic uncertainty
One of the key points in our three-part investment advice is to invest mainly in well-established dividend-paying stocks. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting inflation and challenging economy highlight the value… Read More

Enjoy a high 7.2% yield from Telus

Enjoy a high 7.2% yield from Telus

A stable subscriber base and rising cash flow gives this major wireless player plenty of room to keep growing dividend payouts.

The company is well-positioned for future growth now that its multi-year 5G upgrade plan is complete. Improved productivity and infrastructure will help to deliver consistent… Read More

The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

Split-share corporations come with inherent drawbacks that can hand investors unexpected and unwelcomed costs sooner than they’d planned
Split-share corporations: they’re just one of the areas in which Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle can get our investment research. Members also get to ask investment questions of Pat… Read More

Use our updates to enhance your portfolio: FirstService, Ovintiv & Telus Int.

FIRSTSERVICE CORP. $210 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol FSV; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 45.0 million; Market cap: $9.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.firstservice.com) provides property management services to businesses and individuals.
In the first… Read More

Two leaders for your new buying

Telus and Ovintiv are among the leaders in their respective markets. We still see both stocks as buys.
TELUS, $22.80, is a buy. The stock (Toronto symbol T; Shares outstanding: 1.5 billion; Market cap: $33.8 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 6.6%; www.telus.com) is a Canadian wireless carrier with… Read More

Dividend Advisor Hotline – Friday, May 17, 2024

3M COMPANY, $105.26, New York symbol MMM, is still a buy for long-term gains.

The company makes over 55,000 consumer and industrial goods. Its main brands include Post-it notes, Scotch tape, Scotch-Brite cleaning products, Scotchguard protection and Thinsulate insulation.

On April 1, 2024, 3M completed its plan to… Read More

Spinoff spotlight: Telus International

TELUS INTERNATIONAL (CDA) INC. $8.69 remains a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol TIXT; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 275.0 million; Market cap: $2.4 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.telusinternational.com) operates call centres on behalf of over 650 corporate clients in 32 countries. It also… Read More

Telus’s dividend looks sustainable

High-yielding utility stocks like Telus have suffered in the past few months as investors shift to bonds. High interest rates are also adding to their debt servicing costs. However, rates will probably come down in the next few months. As well, Telus’s improving cash flow… Read More