NAME: The name of the Company or Income Trust.
TICKER: Stock ticker symbol of the company. Go to WWW.TSX.COM to look up the current price using the ticker.
DRIP: Does the Company have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. All should be Yes to be on these lists.
SPP: Does the Company have a Share Purchase Plan. This is important since it allows you to buy more shares.
DISC: Does the Company offer a Discount, which could mean several things. Some companies discount the purchase price when the dividend is reinvested. Others give a bonus to your dividend payment. Usually it only applies to the reinvested dividend and not any optional cash purchases, but it's best to check the circular, or the company's website.
FEES: Are there any fees for Reinvested Dividends or for Optional Cash Purchases.
MIN/PERIOD: If a Share Purchase Plan is available and you wish to make an Optional Cash Purchase, this is the minimum amount you can send in. Period is how OFTEN they process purchases, or how often you can send in payments. Remember Optional Cash Purchases are just that, OPTIONAL.
LINK: A link is provided to the Plan Documents or Circular. Be sure to Right-Click and Open in New Window.