On 11/1/13, Enerplus Corp (TSX: ERF.TO) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.09, payable on 11/20/13. As a percentage of ERF's recent stock price of $18.25, this dividend works out to approximately 0.49%.
Below is a dividend history chart for ERF, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.09 declared by Enerplus Corp:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from ERF is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 5.92% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of ERF shares, versus its 200 day moving average: 
Looking at the chart above, ERF's low point in its 52 week range is $11.53 per share, with $18.43 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $18.17. In Wednesday trading, Enerplus Corp shares are currently off about 0.1% on the day.
