**Unlocking the Power of Dividend Investing**
As a savvy investor, I’ve come to realize the importance of incorporating dividend stocks into my portfolio. Not only do they provide a steady stream of passive income, but they’ve also historically outperformed non-dividend payers, offering a 9.2% annualized return over the past 50 years.
My focus is on companies that consistently increase their dividend payouts, as they’ve produced the highest returns at 10.2% annualized. Three top high-yield dividend stocks that have caught my attention are Realty Income, Mid-America Apartment Communities, and Vici Properties.
**Realty Income: A Dividend Powerhouse**
Realty Income boasts an attractive dividend yield above 5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500’s sub-1.5% yield. What sets it apart is its impressive track record of dividend growth, with 127 increases since its IPO in 1994, including 108 consecutive quarters. Its 4.3% compound annual growth rate has contributed to its 13.5% annualized total return.
Acquisitions are the primary driver behind Realty Income’s steadily rising dividend. With trillions of dollars of commercial real estate to tap into, the company is poised to continue growing its portfolio, income, and dividend.
**Mid-America Apartment Communities: A Steady Performer**
Mid-America Apartment Communities offers a dividend yield of over 3.5% and has raised its payout for 14 consecutive years. The apartment REIT benefits from steadily rising rental income, driven by population and job growth in the Sun Belt region. Its investments in expanding its apartment portfolio, including new developments, will enhance its ability to capitalize on rising rents and continue increasing its dividend.
**Vici Properties: Experiential Real Estate Leader**
Vici Properties boasts a dividend yield above 5% and has increased its payment for seven straight years. Its focus on experiential real estate, including gaming, hospitality, and entertainment properties, has driven its rapidly rising dividend. New investments, including acquisitions and development projects, will continue to grow its income, enabling the REIT to raise its dividend.
These three REITs offer high-yielding dividends with a history of steady growth. I’m eager to add to my positions in October, positioning my portfolio for above-average total returns over the long term.
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