There's no way to dispute the dominance of Realty Income (NYSE: O) as a net lease real estate investment trust (REIT). It is roughly four times larger than its next closet rival, W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). The interplay between these two REITs, however, is kind of interesting. Right now, W.P. Carey is trying ...
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If you're looking to boost your dividend income, you almost can't go wrong by investing in Dividend Kings. These are stocks that have increased their dividend for at least 50 consecutive years. Obviously, a company with such a stellar dividend record must have solid financials and growth prospects, or ...
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Stock market sell-offs aren't fun if you're already fully invested. However, they're opportunities for those who have cash to deploy. That's why I always try to keep some cash on the sidelines -- so I'm ready to capitalize when Wall Street takes a tumble. I also keep a watch list of stocks that I know ...
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Tech titan Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently increased its dividend by another 11%. That new rate will cost it about $25 billion annually. It will likely keep the company near the top of the pack among global-dividend payers. Microsoft wasn't the only company that recently gave its investors a raise. ...
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Finding a quality dividend stock can be hard these days. Economic conditions aren't ideal and if you're not careful, relying on a risky dividend with a high yield can spell disaster for your recurring income if rates are cut unexpectedly. If you're looking for a dividend stock to build your portfolio ...
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Interest rates have been elevated over the past few years as the Federal Reserve has tried to quash stubbornly high inflation. With inflation finally starting to moderate, the Federal Reserve has signaled that it will cut rates several times over the coming months. Higher rates have had a particularly ...
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The S&P 500 is still within striking distance of its all-time high, but not all stocks are in the same boat. There are some excellent businesses trading 20% or more below their all-time highs despite strong business momentum. Here are two in particular that are both dividend-paying components of the ...
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Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a well-known net lease real estate investment trust (REIT). In fact, it is roughly four times larger than its closest competitor. That said, it has one of the highest yields in the net lease niche at roughly 5%. Is it still worth buying after a sizable rally? It just might ...
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Generating passive income can help put you on the pathway to financial independence. That income can steadily offset your expenses so you don't have to work as much in the future. It can also help give you peace of mind that you'll be OK financially if you ever lose your job. There are a multitude of ...
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Realty Income (NYSE: O), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has been in existence for 55 years. It currently generates rental income from almost 15,500 properties. REITs date back to 1960 when Congress passed legislation establishing them. These publicly traded stocks provided a way for small investors, ...
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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down why Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE: REXR) is his pick as a better buy right now than one of this longtime favorite high-yield stocks, Realty Income (NYSE: O). *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Sept. 9, 2024. The video was published ...
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Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a dividend-paying machine. The real estate investment trust (REIT) recently declared its 108th consecutive quarterly dividend increase. That raise was its 127th since going public in 1994 and continued the REIT's 30-year streak of raising its dividend at least once a year. ...
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The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is known for offering investors a high level of dividend yield. That makes sense, since REITs were specifically designed to pass income on to shareholders via dividends. But if you're looking for the most reliable dividend-paying REITs, you'll want to focus ...
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Owning dividend-paying stocks can prove rewarding as shareholders reap income and potential capital gains. If you're looking to earn a specific dollar amount, you'll need to figure out your initial investment. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are excellent vehicles for those seeking dividend income ...
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An increasing number of retailers have fallen on hard times in some way. The list includes Rite Aid, Red Lobster, Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA), Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), At Home, and Big Lots (NYSE: BIG). For landlords, the problems here -- from outright bankruptcies to plans to close underperforming stores ...
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Are you looking for dividends? That's a tough one today, given the market's shockingly low 1.3% or so yield. But if you are willing to look, and perhaps make some reasonable risk/reward trade-offs, you can find great companies with yields well above that of the S&P 500 index. Here's why you might want ...
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We're down to the last four months of the year. With interest rates likely heading lower on traditional fixed income investments now, let's turn our attention to dividend-paying stocks that can also reward you with some capital appreciation. Realty Income (NYSE: O), Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), and ...
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The real estate sector has been one of the worst-performing parts of the stock market since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates in 2022, but this has created some opportunities to add top-quality businesses to your portfolio at historically cheap valuations. Here are three in particular ...
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If you see a stock with a dividend yield exceeding 14%, you should immediately know you have to dig deeper. That is usually a sign that Wall Street views the investment as risky, which is why most investors will probably be better off avoiding AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC). But you'll likely find Realty ...
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Over the last couple of years, investors have been able to generate incredible profits from high growth opportunities such as artificial intelligence (AI) or the weight loss medications taking over the pharmaceutical sector. However, investing in growth stocks is a doubled-edged sword because they can ...
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Generating passive income is a key aspect of my early retirement strategy. I'm working to build up my sources of passive income so that I no longer have the stress of needing to work for money. The primary aspect of my plan is investing in companies that pay above-average dividends that should steadily ...
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Realty Income (NYSE: O) has been a money-making investment over the years. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has paid dividends like clockwork. It recently paid its 650th consecutive monthly dividend. The REIT routinely raises its dividend payment. It most recently delivered its 126th dividend ...
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Realty Income (NYSE: O) has an exceptional track record of increasing its dividend. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has raised its payment for 107 straight quarters (and 126 overall) since coming public in 1994. It has grown its monthly dividend at a solid 4.3% compound annual rate during that ...
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