Canadian Dividend Stocks Archives - The Dividend Guy Blog

The Best Canadian Insurance Stocks: Which One Deserves Your Money?

When investors look at insurers, they often see large balance sheets, generous dividends, and stable businesses. At first, Intact Financial, Great-West Lifeco, Manulife, and Sun Life look like they belong in the same bucket. But when digging deeper, there are differences to consider. These four insurers don’t grow the same way, they don’t take the same risks, and they won’t appeal to the same type of investor. One dominates property and casualty insurance with disciplined underwriting. One …

Continue Reading about The Best Canadian Insurance Stocks: Which One Deserves Your Money?

Telus Earnings Deep-Dive: Is it a Buy? [Podcast]

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Podcast

This episode is a numbers- and strategy-focused deep dive into TELUS, right as earnings drop. Mike explains why TELUS used to be an attractive mix of a telecom cash cow plus “tech-like” growth segments—but why that story has become far less convincing as revenue stagnates, debt pressure remains high, and dividend growth has been paused. The core takeaway isn’t “buy” or “sell.” It’s: build an investment thesis, define your rules, and track tangible metrics. If TELUS executes, the stock could …

Continue Reading about Telus Earnings Deep-Dive: Is it a Buy? [Podcast]

Top 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2026—And What 2025 Teaches Us

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks

2025 Set the Stage—Now Let’s Talk About 2026 On paper, 2025 shouldn’t look as good as it does. High interest rates, endless tariff announcements, geopolitical tensions, a U.S. government shutdown… pick your headline. Yet unless markets collapse for five straight weeks, we’ll close the year with a third consecutive year of double-digit gains. That kind of streak hasn’t happened since the late 1990s. But here’s the important part for Canadian dividend investors: Canada is outperforming the …

Continue Reading about Top 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2026—And What 2025 Teaches Us

What the Smartest Canadian Investors Hold in Their Dividend Growth Portfolios

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks

Every year, Dividend Stocks Rock (DSR) compiles a unique list: the most widely held stocks by its PRO members. With over 2,600 portfolios contributing to this list, it’s more than a popularity contest—it’s a reflection of what experienced, long-term dividend growth investors trust to deliver both income and resilience. This post spotlights three of Canada’s most-owned dividend stocks, offering insight into what seasoned investors value today and what DSR bull and bear cases are. The U.S. …

Continue Reading about What the Smartest Canadian Investors Hold in Their Dividend Growth Portfolios

Canadian Banks Ranking 2025 – Which Bank to Hold?

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Podcast

Let's rank the Big 6 Canadian banks from worst to best! Whether you already hold one of these financial giants or are considering adding a bank to your portfolio, this will help you understand key strengths, weaknesses, and long-term investment potential. Here's the good, the bad, and the boring. Looking for other stock ideas? Download the Dividend Rock Stars List to select from the best only! You'll Learn Scotiabank (BNS) Bear Case: Volatility from international exposure, no …

Continue Reading about Canadian Banks Ranking 2025 – Which Bank to Hold?

Small-Cap Dividend Stocks: Hidden Gems or High-Risk Plays? — Top US and CDN Ones

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Investing Strategy

When investors think of dividend-paying stocks, they usually picture large, stable blue-chip companies. But small-cap dividend stocks—particularly in Canada and the U.S.—offer a powerful (and often overlooked) opportunity for income and long-term growth. Let's explore why these under-the-radar stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio, how to evaluate them, and what to watch out for. Why Should You Care About Small-Cap Dividend Stocks? Small-cap companies—typically those with market …

Continue Reading about Small-Cap Dividend Stocks: Hidden Gems or High-Risk Plays? — Top US and CDN Ones