Real estate investment trusts have been a favorite instrument for many investors during recent years. Not only do they provide a way to play the real estate market without buying and selling physical properties, but they pay out hefty and healthy dividends .
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HCP Earnings: The New HCP Is Coming Together Nicely
More significantly, the company reported significant progress toward its goal of becoming a stable, predictable healthcare REIT once again. Here are the highlights of HCP’s fourth quarter, and what investors can expect going forward.
Better Buy: HCP, Inc. vs. Ventas
Both have similar property portfolios, pay similar dividends, and have similar long-term strategies. Here’s a comparison of these two REITs, and which one could be the better buy now.
3 Reasons Welltower Inc. Stock Could Rise
Over its 46-year history, Welltower has delivered fantastic returns for its investors, and it has done a great job of managing risk throughout a variety of economic environments. With that in mind, here are three reasons Welltower’s strong performance could continue.
Will 2017 Be Realty Income Corporation’s Worst Year Yet?
For the last five months of the year, the stock plunged by 20%. To put this into perspective, if this rate of decline were to continue throughout 2017, the stock would lose nearly half of its value in 2017, making it the worst year in the company’s NYSE-listed history.
Will 2017 Be Welltower’s Best Year Yet?
Despite the bumpy road for the stock price, Welltower’s business continues to do well and the company recently made some smart moves to set itself up for future growth. After the underperformance of 2016, can investors expect a big rebound in 2017? Welltower’s stock price was all over the place in 2016.
2 Stocks That Pay You Each Month
Investors seeking a monthly dividend payout are generally motivated by one of two factors: the slight advantage that monthly compounding offers over quarterly compounding, or the need for unearned income to be disbursed frequently throughout the year. In this article, we’ll cover two attractive companies issuing monthly checks to shareholders: EPR Properties EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that invests primarily in properties related to the entertainment, education, and recreation industries in the U.S. and Canada.
Stock picks for Trump era
The S&P 500 returned +1.82% in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 9.54% for the year-to-date. The year-to-date return of 9.54% is impressive given that market pundits had predicted a fall in stocks on a Trump win.
Instant Analysis: HCP Names a New CEO
He is a familiar presence in HCP’s C-suite. He joined the company last June as its Chief Financial Officer, having previously served in the same position at residential REIT, United Dominion Realty Trust , from early 2013 until then.
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The retail sector has been a treacherous one over the past few years, due to heavy competition from e-tailers and cutthroat competition among brick-and-mortar players. Therefore, it’s easy for investors to step on landmines across the sector if they’re not careful.
REIT ETFs Are Making a Comeback
Real estate investment trusts weakened since the summer months on prospects of a rising interest rate environment, but sector-related exchange traded funds are clawing back after Donald Trump won the elections. The Vanguard REIT ETF , the largest REIT ETF, has gained 2.3% over the past month.
Welltower Inc.’s Best Moves in 2016
However, it’s important to know that Welltower’s business is just fine. In fact, the company made some smart moves in 2016 that should ensure continued long-term success for investors.
10 Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks
One sound long-term investing strategy is to buy stocks that offer up high dividend yields.This strategy has become particularly enticing in today’s low interest rateenvironment, since it offers investors a chance to generate a lot of income from their portfolio. However, justbecausea stock offers up a high yield doesn’t make it an automatic buy, especially because sky-high yields are often accompanied by sky-high risks.
Where Will HCP, Inc. Be in 10 Years?
The year started off quite turbulent, with dismal results from the company’s HCR ManorCare properties leading to a surprise loss, but recovered nicely as the company decided to spin off those and other troubled assets. What could be in store for HCP investors in the coming decade? Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball that can predict investment performance.
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
Unlike many others, income investors will probably remember 2016 fondly. After all, the year was stuffed full of dividend raises.
Keep an Eye on Tax Rates When Adding Income
More income is generally a very good thing, but some of the impact of a higher income can be blunted by a higher tax rate. Fortunately, there are sensible steps you can take to make sure you’re taking full advantage of that new money.
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Definitely Want to Consider
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average flirting with the 20,000 mark and the S&P 500 up by 8% over the last two months alone, stocks may seem to be getting expensive. While there’s no way to accurately time the market, and stocks could continue to climb from here, I’d like to focus on two high-income stocks that look like bargains right now.
2 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Unsafe
To sidestep that imminent sell-off, investors should be very choosy with their dividend plays next year. Dividend stocks with poor earnings growth, unsustainable payout ratios, or inconsistent dividend hikes should be avoided at all costs.
Do Not Disturb: Why Marriott and Hilton’s Franchise Model Works
Franchising in the hotel space has been growing in recent years. Hotel brands, or “flags” as they are referred to by industry insiders, are lending their name and likeness to third party owners, while the building and operations are run by the franchisee .
3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dividend Stock
Investing in high-quality dividend stocks is perhaps the most surefire way to build wealth over time, but not all dividend stocks are high quality. In order to narrow down your search, here are three important questions to keep in mind when researching your next dividend stock purchase.