In February, my stock portfolio increased by $2,027 and closed at $112,171. The increase is attributed to stocks appreciation. I did not add new funds, but I plan to transfer some money to my taxable account for March purchases.
Dividends
Dividends received in February 2021: $449.80
Dividends received in January 2020: $465.14
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: -$15.34 or -3.29%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $900.72
I had a negative growth rate in February compared to last year. This is because last year I received a special dividend of $92.80 from Genworth MI Canada. On adjusted basis, the dividend growth rate would have been 20.80%.