Some of the most important TSX stocks we buy for the long term are high-quality dividend stocks. Several stocks on the TSX pay an attractive dividend and are worth a buy now. Dividend stocks are so important and can play such a big role in your portfolio because, in addition to all the capital gains potential that regular stocks offer, they also return cash to shareholders. So, when you can find high-quality dividend stocks to add to your portfolio that continuously return cash to shareholders, they can contribute mightily to the rapid compounding of your capital. Plus, most of these stocks are usually highly resilient.