5 Reasons to Buy Realty Income Stock Right Now
Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a foundational stock that can be the backbone of a diversified dividend portfolio. Most income-focused investors should at least consider adding it to their holdings. Here's a look at five key reasons right now is the time to buy this real estate investment trust (REIT).The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is yielding about 1.3% today. The average REIT has a yield of 4.1%. Realty Income's dividend yield is roughly 5.7%. Very clearly, it is providing investors with more income than many other options.Continue reading

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a foundational stock that can be the backbone of a diversified dividend portfolio. Most income-focused investors should at least consider adding it to their holdings. Here's a look at five key reasons right now is the time to buy this real estate investment trust (REIT).
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is yielding about 1.3% today. The average REIT has a yield of 4.1%. Realty Income's dividend yield is roughly 5.7%. Very clearly, it is providing investors with more income than many other options.