Fat Paychecks From Five Monthly Dividend Stocks

Of the 35 U.S.-listed stocks paying monthly dividends, 16 are real estate investment trusts (REITs), 12 are investment trusts, 6 are energy royalty trusts, and one is a gold miner. Fourteen of these stocks are microcaps with a market capitalization less than $250 million, and five have a market value less than $100 million. Five REITs are standouts among monthly dividend payers when looking for modest payout ratios relative to cash flow along with growth and consistency of dividends. Shown below in order of market capitalization, these five monthly dividend payers have an average dividend yield of 5.3%, and dividends that have grown an average of 7.6% annually over the past five years.

With a $16.4 billion market capitalization, San Diego, Calif.-based Realty Income Corp. (O) is the biggest name in the group of five. Founded in 1997, Kansas City, Mo.-based EPR Properties (EPR) owns a $5.3 billion portfolio of specialty properties in entertainment, education, and recreation. Founded in 2010, Boston-based STAG Industrial (STAG) is a relative newcomer. It specializes in owning and managing huge warehouses along interstate highways. Westlake Village, Calif.-based LTC Properties (LTC) invests in seniors housing and health care properties. Founded in 2009, West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) invests in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels.

Source: Forbes

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