Basic Screen - CA Dividend Stocks Stock Screen

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This is a basic screen to find descent CA dividend stocks. Additional sector specific filters to consider: 'Return on Equity' and 'Debt to Equity'. If the number of candidates is tool low, change the 'Dividend Growth' filter from +5% to +0%. Read the accompanying article and/or watch the video.

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Dividend Stock Versus Growth Stocks | Discover What Fits You Best

Choosing between dividend stocks and growth stocks is an important consideration for investors looking to build or diversify their portfolios. Both types of stocks offer unique advantages and carry different risks.

Stock Screener Settings

Dividend Growth<=30%

Companies that consistently increase their dividend over the long term generally do better than the market average. Calm growth has priority over exponential growth

Average Volume: 50 SMA > 100K

Minimal liquidity

Exchange: Canada Only

These filters are specific for CA-market only

Market Cap: At least Small (300M+)

At least small companies to have enough choice

Dividend Yield>=2% AND Dividend Yield<=6%

Companies that pay no dividend or too low a dividend are immediately filtered out. And an excessively high dividend yield is not sustainable over the long term

DP<=70%

Payout ratios that are too high can have a negative impact on future growth

(dividendGrowth>=5)

Minimum dividend growth rate

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Chart Settings

Daily or weekly charts

Regional Run

Run this screen in your favorite region. You can always further fine tune the screen by changing the general settings after it opened in the screener.