1 Dividend Stock Yielding 6% to Buy and Hold
The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company encountered significant headwinds that negatively affected its financial results and stock price.However, MPT has made considerable headway in putting those issues behind it. As things stand, the stock's 6% yield looks relatively safe, at least for investors willing to stay the course. Here's why.Income-focused investors often view REITs as stable options because of the regular, predictable rental income they receive from tenant companies. However, REITs are only as safe as the businesses they lease to. When some of their tenants suffer financially, they do too.Continue reading
The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company encountered significant headwinds that negatively affected its financial results and stock price.
However, MPT has made considerable headway in putting those issues behind it. As things stand, the stock's 6% yield looks relatively safe, at least for investors willing to stay the course. Here's why.
Income-focused investors often view REITs as stable options because of the regular, predictable rental income they receive from tenant companies. However, REITs are only as safe as the businesses they lease to. When some of their tenants suffer financially, they do too.
