5 Stocks to Buy That Pay Sustainable Monthly Dividends

A few stocks have been able to pay sustainable dividends while still delivering a high monthly return for stockholders. All are either real estate investment trusts (REITs) or business development companies (BDCs). Both of these stock types are required to pay at least 90% of their income in dividends to avoid income tax. Hence, some level of dividend income remains reliable. With that in mind, here are five dividend stocks to buy that meet these narrow criteria...

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) serves as a hotel REIT specializing in upscale, extended stay properties in high-growth markets. Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) serves private businesses by providing debt and equity financing. Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) acts as a provider of debt and equity financing for lower middle-market and middle-market companies. Pennantpark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (NASDAQ:PFLT) is a BDC who partners with middle-market companies to provide capital. Stellus Capital Investment Corp (NYSE:SCM), like many of the other recommended income vehicles, SCM is a BDC specializing in investments to middle-market private companies.

Source: InvestorPlace

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