Dividend All Stars in 2026

The Globe and Mail’s Dividend All-Stars portfolio has outperformed the S&P/TSX Composite Index, with gains of 41.4% from February 13, 2025, to February 12, 2026, compared to the index’s 29.7% advance. The portfolio is composed of 20 Canadian dividend-paying stocks selected based on yield, value, and safety criteria. The Dividend All-Stars system evaluates the largest 200 dividend-paying stocks on the TSX, skipping newly listed companies and those without robust data. The portfolio’s performance is attributed to its focus on stocks with generous yields, reasonable prices, and improving trends.

The Dividend All-Stars portfolio has a long-term track record, with an average annual return of 16.2% over 26 years, outperforming the market index’s 8.1% average annual return. The portfolio’s success is not solely due to its stock selection, but also its ability to adapt to changing market conditions. The article highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when investing in dividend stocks, including yield, value, and safety.

The top 20 Dividend All-Stars include companies from various sectors, such as finance, energy, and telecommunications. These companies have demonstrated strong financial performance, with many having increased their dividend payments over the past year. The article cautions investors to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of numerical techniques used to evaluate dividend stocks and to consider other factors that may affect their success.