4 Things to Know About Realty Income Stock Before You Buy
Diversification within an investment portfolio can provide investors with some downside protection against an entire sector of the stock market experiencing a downturn. While consumer and tech stocks get a lot of the headlines because of their well-known brands and exciting growth stories, exposure to real estate can help a portfolio be well-rounded.
Some investors prefer to get real estate exposure by purchasing investment properties, but for those uninterested in owning a property, there are ways to benefit from the upsides of owning real estate within a portfolio of equities. Realty Income (NYSE: O) is one company that investors should consider. However, before making an investment decision, there are four things to know about Realty Income before adding it to your portfolio.
Many companies pay a monthly dividend, but Realty Income puts it right in the tag line for their company, calling itself "The Monthly Dividend Company." However, this is more than just a slogan. Realty Income has increased its Dividend for 29 consecutive years, demonstrating to investors that it is serious about returning capital to its shareholders.
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