2 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income

Over time, dividends have become a smaller and smaller part of the stock market's total return, with the S&P 500 boasting an average yield of just 1.22% today, compared to 7.44% in 1950. That said, some companies still offer fat, consistently growing payouts, just like the good old days. Let's explore some reasons why Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI) could make fantastic long-term picks. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a special type of investment that allows retail investors to benefit from the income generated from commercial real estate. But they aren't all the same. Realty Income stands out from the alternatives because of its track record of success, monthly payouts, and unique, risk-minimizing business model.Since going public in 1994, Realty Income has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. The company funds the payout with the cash generated from its portfolio of 15,600 properties spread across North America and Europe.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool