3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 4%

The current investment landscape is not very hospitable for income investors. But retirees who are looking for steady income via dividends can still find some gems out there. Real estate investment trusts (REITS) and utilities have historically been go-to sectors for investors looking for steady cash flows. Here are three solid businesses that yield more than 4%.

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Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a REIT that specializes in stand-alone triple-net leases. This means that it owns stand-alone properties, and the tenant is responsible for many of the extra expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Many of these leases are long-term and have automatic rent escalators.

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