RE:NOW what You must be official pumper of BCE.lol I wonder who is official pumper for Telus as they need some pumping there as well. The most likely there is a lot of investors who bought this stock north of $ 55 so it will take some work to get it back there.
Speaking of dividend celebrators ; if you bought a 1000 shares @ $58 yes you collect $ 4000 a year while you are looking at red of $ 13000. It is pretty frustrating happened to me when I bought SIA down over $ 7000 but almost even as of now.
At current level for new investors interesting entry if they don't mess up next earnings. I own about 20 dividend stocks and the hight of dividend pay out is not always decisive for me. BCE belongs to category of "dogs" . I am looking for " eagles "
as well to preserve and GROW capital. My biggest holding is bet on C , BIP.UN , EIF . Regarding gainers KEY up 84% , EIF 40% , SRV.UN 35% , PPL 57%, C 35 % SPG 20 % RWT 20% bought recently. Loser FCD.UN down 17% and PLZ.UN down 20% .
It is not easy to win all the time but idea is to win more than to lose. Also accept my wife's SDRSP I am cashing in all my dividends out. Not willing to subsidize dropping stocks in my portfolio.