Golik Holdings, Guangzhou R&F Properties, and Shimao Property Holdings all share one thing in common. They are on our list of top paying dividend stocks which have helped grow my portfolio income over the past couple of months. A large part of investment returns can be generated by dividend-paying stock given their role in compounding returns over time. If you’re a buy and hold investor, these healthy dividend stocks can generously contribute to your monthly portfolio income.

Golik Holdings Limited (SEHK:1118)

Golik Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures and sells metal products and building construction materials Hong Kong and other regions in the People’s Republic of China. Established in 1977, and currently run by Tak Chung Pang, the company provides employment to 1,452 people and with the stock’s market cap sitting at HKD HK$539.45M, it comes under the small-cap group.

1118 has a great dividend yield of 4.69% and their current payout ratio is 58.20% . In the last 10 years, shareholders would have been happy to see the company increase its dividend from HK$0.022 to HK$0.045. It should comfort existing and potential future shareholders to know that 1118 hasn’t missed a payment during this time. Comparing Golik Holdings’s PE ratio against the HK Metals and Mining industry draws favorable results, with the company’s PE of 12.4 being below that of its industry (12.7). Dig deeper into Golik Holdings here.

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. (SEHK:2777)

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and sale of residential and commercial properties primarily in the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, and Australia. Formed in 1994, and now led by CEO Li Zhang, the company employs 23,076 people and with the company’s market cap sitting at HKD HK$61.03B, it falls under the large-cap stocks category.

2777 has a great dividend yield of 6.38% and is distributing 56.21% of earnings as dividends . Although investors would have seen a few years of reduced payments, it has so far always picked up again, with dividends increasing from CN¥0.44 to CN¥1.21 over the past 10 years. Interested in Guangzhou R&F Properties? Find out more here.

Shimao Property Holdings Limited (SEHK:813)

Shimao Property Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the property development and investment activities in the People’s Republic of China. Started in 2004, and run by CEO Wing Hui, the company now has 7,895 employees and with the company’s market capitalisation at HKD HK$67.45B, we can put it in the large-cap category.