What I Wish I Knew Before Investing In Dividend Stocks
The ultimate dividend stock should offer a high yield first and foremost, plus growth and a stable business. It should be a stock that you can count on through thick and thin, and that can rise to support the dividend.
There is an often overlooked difference between income investing and dividend growth investing. The two are not the same. Timely charts showing that inflation is even more subdued than the official CPI metrics show, but also what threatens to disrupt the disinflationary trend. A discussion of three books dividend growth investors would benefit from reading. Only one is specifically about dividend growth investing.
I'm still buying Agree Realty's commons despite the REIT selloff, driven by the significant rise in long-term Treasury yields. ADC's strong financials include 12.8% revenue growth, 99.6% leased properties, and an investment-grade tenant base, supporting a 4.3% dividend yield. ADC's prudent debt maturity profile and $2 billion liquidity ensure stability, with no significant refinancing needed while Fed rates remain high.
Joey Agree, president and CEO at Agree Realty, joins CNBC's The Exchange to discuss the rise in risks for commercial properties, recent retail trends, and more.
Dividend investing has been very rewarding for me. However, I have learned a lot of lessons the hard way. I share some of the most important lessons I have learned in this article.
US equity markets tumbled this week while benchmark interest rates surged to the cusp of multi-decade highs after a critical slate of employment data showed surprisingly buoyant labor market trends. Prompting a hawkish re-think of Fed policy expectations, inflation worries were further inflamed by surging energy prices amid frigid temperatures across the Central and East, while L.A. battled destructive wildfires. Real estate equities - the most rate-sensitive sector - were significant laggards this week as rate cut expectations soured, with REITs extending their year-end slide into early 2025.
Reliable monthly dividends are a game-changer for income investors, providing steady cash flow and financial peace of mind in any market. I share three top-notch monthly dividend payers that offer consistency, growth potential, and the reliability every income-focused portfolio needs. These stocks exemplify stability, rewarding shareholders with dependable payouts you can count on for years, no matter your financial goals.
A few months ago, Agree Realty upped its monthly dividend per share. The REIT delivered in the third quarter and looks positioned to keep generating solid AFFO per share growth. Agree Realty's credit rating was recently upgraded to BBB+ on a stable outlook by S&P.
Traditional dividend valuation methods may not apply to all asset classes. Business Development Companies like Blue Owl Capital offer high yields through diverse debt investments, benefiting from higher interest rates and defensive portfolio structures. REITs, despite current underperformance, present opportunities for high yields and potential capital appreciation, especially with future interest rate cuts.
REITs are offering a once-in-a-decade opportunity. They are heavily discounted and some enjoy strong catalysts in 2025. This could lead to significant upside. Here are some of my top picks.
The REIT market has something for everyone. There are income, growth, and deep value opportunities. But a few REITs have it all. We highlight 2 such REITs to own in 2025.