Blog Archives - The Dividend Guy Blog

How to Invest in 2026 [Podcast Series]

This New Year mini-series is built for investors who want a clear plan for 2026—without drowning in market noise. Across six quick episodes, Mike and Vero cover where markets were in 2025, what could derail portfolios in 2026, how to think about high-yield stocks safely, and how to tighten your process so you can invest with conviction. (Quick reminder: this is for information and education—not personal financial advice.) How to Invest in 2026: Series Intro (Jan 1st) Mike and Vero kick …

Continue Reading about How to Invest in 2026 [Podcast Series]

The 50 Most Popular Stocks at Dividend Stocks Rock (and what they say about building wealth)

Best Dividend stocks, Blog

Every year, I like to step back and ask a simple question: what are seasoned dividend growth investors actually holding? Not what’s trending on social media. Not what’s getting hyped on TV. I’m talking about real portfolios—built over time by people who are already well on their way to financial freedom. That’s exactly what this free guide is about. For the past five years, I’ve been surveying my DSR PRO database to identify the 50 most popular stocks held by 2,500+ members. It’s not …

Continue Reading about The 50 Most Popular Stocks at Dividend Stocks Rock (and what they say about building wealth)

Dividend Traps, Yield Chasing & Safety Metrics — What to Watch Out For With Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

A 7% yield can look like a shortcut—until it isn’t. In this episode, Vero welcomes Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) to unpack how “accidentally high” yields happen, why they so often precede cuts, and the simple safety checks that keep your income on track. You’ll hear real examples, the role of free cash flow vs. EPS, and how to balance yield today with total return tomorrow. Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide for Free You'll Learn What a dividend trap …

Continue Reading about Dividend Traps, Yield Chasing & Safety Metrics — What to Watch Out For With Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) [Podcast]

Selling Starbucks & More Trades—November Dividend Income Report

Blog, Dividend Income Report

In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and we drove all the way to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage my pension account held at the National Bank. I’ve built and managed this portfolio publicly since 2017 to create and track a real-life case study. In August 2017, I received $108,760.02 in a …

Continue Reading about Selling Starbucks & More Trades—November Dividend Income Report

Bad Year for Mike’s Portfolio? [Podcast]

Blog, Dividend Income Report, Podcast

Mike opens the books on his 2025 performance: ~8–9% up vs. a ~20% blended benchmark (50% CA / 50% US). He owns the underperformance, walks through the trades he’s already made, and reaffirms the rules he’s followed since 2010. No panic—just process. You'll Learn A “bad year” ? a broken strategy. Mike underperformed his blended benchmark in 2025, but the dividend-growth playbook didn’t change. You’ll see how sticking to rules (dividend triangle + allocation …

Continue Reading about Bad Year for Mike’s Portfolio? [Podcast]

Top 3 U.S. Dividend Stocks for 2026

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Dividend stocks

A few days ago, I released my Top 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2026, along with a quick market recap showing why the TSX quietly outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025. If you missed that one, you can read it here. Today, we’re shifting gears. Let’s look south and tackle my Top 3 U.S. Dividend Stocks for 2026—a mix of durability, growth, and structural tailwinds that should keep paying investors for many years to come. Like the Canadian list, these aren’t flavor-of-the-month names. These …

Continue Reading about Top 3 U.S. Dividend Stocks for 2026