If You Like Realty Income's 5.6%-Yielding Monthly Dividend, You Should Check Out This 6.2%-Yielding Dividend Stock

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is known as The Monthly Dividend Stock. The real estate investment trust's (REIT) stated mission is "to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time." It has certainly done that throughout its history. It has declared 660 consecutive monthly dividends since its formation and raised its payment 131 times since its public market listing in 1994. The REIT currently offers a 5.6%-yielding dividend, which is very attractive considering that the S&P 500's dividend yield is below 1.5%. However, it's not the only REIT paying an attractive monthly dividend. EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) currently pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.2%. Here's why those who like Realty Income should check out this even higher-yielding monthly dividend stock. Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool