Instead of Annaly Capital Management Inc., Try These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

For investors searching for a strong total return, portfolio diversification, and a high-yielding income stream, Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY ) will likely find its way to the top of your list. However, because Annaly is far from the best opportunity in any of these categories, I think investors should be looking elsewhere.

More specifically, REITs Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) and Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: O) not only give investors a similar exposure to real estate with a high-yield, but they have significantly outperformed Annaly over the last three years -- and I believe that will continue.

Source: Motley Fool

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