3 Monthly Dividend Payers I'm Buying Right Now
Agree Realty and Essential Properties Realty Trust are very popular net lease REITs. They have both massively outperformed their larger peer, Realty Income. But which is the best to own going forward? I think that it is Agree Realty.
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ADC deployed $1.55B in 2025 across 338 retail net lease properties, strengthening investment-grade rent and setting up $1.25B-$1.5B plans for 2026.
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Agree Realty Corporation stands out as an A-tier triple-net REIT with a high-quality, investment-grade tenant base and recession-resistant sector exposure. ADC's portfolio emphasizes omnichannel retail tenants and avoids private equity-sponsored retailers, enhancing long-term cash flow predictability and reducing risk. With a low 5-year beta of 0.54 and total debt to enterprise value at 29%, ADC offers financial strength, stability, and flexibility through unsecured debt.
Alexandria's recent dividend cut came as a surprise to many of us. I expect many more bad surprises in 2026. Avoid these REITs to protect your portfolio.
REIT dividend yields are still historically high. They will become even more enticing as interest rates continue to be cut. Here are three of my favorite high-yielding REITs going into 2026.
I focus on three high-yield stocks offering attractive risk/reward for income-focused investors. Yields above 5.5% are justified only if risk/reward is compelling versus the 10-year government bond yield. Chasing ultra-high yields often erodes principal; prudent yield targeting is essential for wealth preservation.
Agree Realty offers a solid entry point after a recent pullback, combining income stability with measured growth and a 4.4% dividend yield. ADC's portfolio has 99.7% occupancy, 67% investment-grade tenants, disciplined acquisitions, and robust internal rent growth supporting mid-single-digit FFO/share growth. ADC's construction arm and tenant mix evolution provide alternative growth avenues and justify a premium valuation versus peers.
Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.