Chapter 4
Investing for Income
IN THIS CHAPTER
Familiarizing yourself with income stock fundamentals
Selecting income stocks with a few criteria in mind
Checking out utilities, REITs, and royalty trusts
Investing for income means investing in stocks that provide you with regular cash payments (dividends). Income stocks may not be known to offer stellar growth potential, but they’re good for a steady infusion of cash. If you have a lower tolerance for risk, or if your investment goal is anything less than long-term, income stocks are a better bet than growth stocks. Long-term, conservative Canadian investors who need income resources can also benefit from income stocks because of their better track record of keeping pace with inflation (versus fixed-income investments, such as bonds) over the long term.
The bottom line is that dividend-paying stocks deserve a spot in a variety of Canadian portfolios. This chapter explains the basics of income stocks, shows you how to analyze income stocks with a few handy formulas, and describes several typical income stocks.
Getting your stock ...
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