2 Higher Yield Plays With Decent Valuations To Consider

Dividend investors can often be grouped between high-yield investors and dividend growth investors. Today, I'm looking at the higher-yielding income-focused investor and providing two potential opportunities. One of these names also gets to deliver a higher relative yield but has over 35 years of consecutive dividend raises under its belt as well, a blend of both.

Seeking Alpha • 4 hours ago

The Ultimate SWAN Investment: Why Retirees Should Own Net Lease REITs

Realty Income, Essential Properties, and Agree Realty are my top SWAN net lease REITs for dependable, growing retirement income. O, EPRT, and ADC offer sector-leading AFFO-per-share growth, conservative payout ratios, and attractive yields, trading below historical AFFO multiples. Scale, cost of capital, and disciplined underwriting are critical; sector consolidation favors larger REITs with diversified portfolios and capital access.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2026

NNN REIT: High-Yield Retail Triple Net To Own

NNN REIT stands out as a quality triple net lease REIT with a BBB+ credit rating and 37 years of rising dividends. NNN offers a current yield of 5.5% and a 5-year dividend growth rate of 2.67%, qualifying it as a buy on the Chowder Rule. Morningstar rates NNN 5 stars, citing its stable, top-decile global yield and favorable valuation versus expected dividend payments.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

3 Landlord Stocks That Collect the Rent and Pay You the Dividends

When tenants foot the bill for taxes, insurance, and maintenance, the landlord's job gets a lot simpler and the dividend check gets a lot more predictable.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 4, 2026

Boomers Discovered the Dividend Champions and Are Buying 5 Highest-Yielding Stocks Hand Over Fist

Some investors have quietly built decades of rising income by owning stocks most people have never heard of, and five Dividend Champions with yields stretching past 7% are now drawing serious attention from Wall Street analysts.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 4, 2026

The One Investing Strategy I Would Use To Prepare For A Lost Decade

We could very well be on the verge of a lost decade for markets. This sets investors up for several potential traps in their strategy. I detail the one strategy that I would use to position myself to thrive when retired in a lost decade.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

These 2 REIT Dividends Look Equally Safe—Until You Dig Into the Numbers

NNN REIT and Agree Realty sent dividend checks on the same date with nearly identical payout ratios, but one number buried in the balance sheet separates a merely solid income stock from a genuinely fortress-grade one.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 2, 2026

The Best REIT And BDC To Own If Things Get Rougher From Here

The market is a precarious place to invest right now, given where valuations and risks sit. I discuss the REIT and BDC that are best positioned to weather a major downturn from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. I also discuss the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

4 Legendary REITs With Dividends Built to Weather Every Market Storm

Most REITs slashed their dividends when 2008 and 2020 hit hardest, but a stubborn handful kept raising checks straight through both collapses.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 31, 2026

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 287: $28,700 Allocated, $3,270.88 In Projected Dividends

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio achieved a 45.46% ROI, generating $3,270.88 in forward annualized dividend income with a 7.84% yield. I am strategically adding to high-quality REITs and income ETFs like NNN and GPIQ, capitalizing on market volatility and elevated yields. Despite a hawkish Fed outlook, I expect Q3 earnings strength and plan to buy assets poised for long-term rebound, especially in out-of-favor sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 31, 2026