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As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, investors are looking for stable returns and diversification through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Of the many options available, two REITs stand out for their exceptional performance and strategic positioning in the market. Let’s take a look at them.
Real estate income
Real estate income (NYSE:O) is one of the largest global REITs in the world, with a portfolio of 15,485 commercial real estate properties totaling approximately 334 million square feet leased to more than 1,550 customers.
Realty Income currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.263, which equates to an annual dividend of $3.156 per share. This gives the stock a yield of approximately 6% at the time of writing.
In addition to providing investors with high returns, Realty Income is a dividend aristocrat. It has increased its annual dividend for 29 consecutive years, and recent increases will ensure that 2024 will mark its 30th consecutive year of increases.
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Federal Real Estate Investment Fund
Federal Real Estate Investment Fund (NYSE:FRT) owns and manages a portfolio of 102 mixed-use properties and open and retail centers totaling 26 million square feet. The properties are located in top suburban markets including Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., and contain approximately 3,300 commercial tenants and approximately 3,100 residential units.
Federal Realty currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share, which translates to an annual dividend of $4.36 per share. This gives the stock a yield of approximately 4.3% at the time of writing.
In addition to offering high yields, Federal Realty has increased its annual dividend payments for 56 consecutive years, making it the longest consecutive record in the REIT industry.
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