The uptick in earnings, dividends and yield is the first break in the collapse that began in the autumn of 2008
Stable payers offer downside protection in uncertain times
Although dividend-paying stocks have fallen in value, yields have increased as a result
But bank’s Q1 financial permformance to date is “solidly profitable”
Bank of Montreal has announced changes to its Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan. Under the plan, shareholders may elect to have dividends on common shares reinvested in additional common shares of the bank. BMO said Tuesday that it has decided to issue shares from treasury at a 2% discount from the average market […]
The S&P/TSX Canadian dividend aristocrats subindex has outperformed the S&P/TSX composite index in back-testing
Companies may need more frequent annual reviews when it comes to the way they disburse corporate profits
It has been a difficult and challenging time for investors. And to make matters worse, they are now confronted with different and conflicting views on the market’s and the economy’s direction.
But this may be offset by juicier payouts
Canadian dividend funds enjoyed another steady year in 2007, thanks to strong demand for dividend-yielding stocks and a general sense that the global growth story would continue. However, with bank stocks experiencing their worst decline in roughly 10 years, dividend-seekers are nervous. Where should they turn? One recent laggard in the category is the $3-billion […]