A Strong Buy In Times Of Market Crisis

This company is a high-quality income vehicle for investors with a moderate risk tolerance. I am shifting more funds towards it as market volatility increases in an effort to reduce portfolio risk. A U.S. recession may be in the cards, exposing income investors to growing downside risks. Shares are richly valued, but offer investors downside protection, in my view. An investment in the stock yields 4.0 percent.

Realty Income Corp. (O) is a preferred income vehicle and safe-harbor investment for income investors who have a moderate risk tolerance and who want to hedge against a market drop or heightened market volatility. Realty Income has produced impressive AFFO/share growth throughout the business cycle and derives high-quality earnings from its property portfolio that drastically reduce income uncertainty. Though shares aren't cheap, Realty Income Corp. is a rock of stability for investors, especially if the U.S. economy heads into a recession.

Source: Seeking Alpha

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