The Untold Truth Of High-Yield Investing Few Retirees Understand

10%-plus yielding stocks are very popular. But most such stocks tend to destroy long-term wealth. A balanced 6–8% yield strategy usually wins.

Seeking Alpha • May 29, 2026

U.S. REIT At-The-Market Activity Dips In Q1 2026

Thirty-three US REITs utilized their at-the-market (ATM) offering programs during the recent quarter, raising $4.15 billion in aggregate proceeds. Healthcare REIT Welltower Inc. raised the most capital during the first quarter, selling nearly 7.7 million shares of common stock through its ATM program for $1.56 billion in gross proceeds. In the aggregate, healthcare REITs raised $2.67 billion through their ATM programs during the first quarter, the most of any property sector. The data center REIT sector was next with $875.0 million.

Seeking Alpha • May 28, 2026

Overlooked High-Yielding Elite Dividend Growth Machines

Most investors think you have to choose between high yield and dividend growth. However, this is not always the case. I detail the five non-negotiable criteria for identifying high-yielding stocks that are also elite dividend growers.

Seeking Alpha • May 26, 2026

Earn Money While You Sleep, Big Dividends For A Retirement Dream

Money by itself is rarely the goal; it is often the means to achieve one's goals. For true financial independence and the means to pursue your goals, your portfolio must produce income passively. We discuss two picks that exemplify the Income Method: building portfolios that generate reliable cash flow across market cycles.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Buried Treasures:  5 Undervalued High-Yield REITs With Strong Balance Sheets

REITs present attractive value, thanks in part to a shortage of new supply and relative immunity to AI disruption, and are outperforming the S&P 500 YTD. This article identifies 25 high-yield REITs with current yields at least 75 basis points above the "no-risk" rate on Treasuries. The list is then screened for dividend safety, FFO growth, and balance sheet quality to arrive at a final list of 5 companies, each offering safe yields above 5.25%.

Seeking Alpha • May 18, 2026

NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN): President & CEO Steve Horn Interviewed by Advisor Access

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advisor Access spoke at length with Steve Horn, president and CEO. Advisor Access: Would you give us a brief overview of NNN REIT and describe what sets it apart in the REIT sector?

GlobeNewsWire • May 12, 2026

NNN REIT: Still No Reason To Jump In

NNN REIT, Inc. is reaffirmed as a hold, with valuation reflecting a justified premium to invested capital based on current investment spreads. NNN's stock performance closely tracks the NAREIT Free Standing Retail sector, with an R-squared of 0.88 and beta of 1.02, indicating near-pure sector exposure. The current investment spread is 59 basis points (cap rate 7.3% vs. WACC 6.71%), which is positive but not compelling for sector outperformance.

Seeking Alpha • May 9, 2026

NNN REIT: This Dividend Champion Belongs In Retirement Portfolios

NNN REIT remains a Buy, offering an attractive valuation with a solid margin of safety and a sustainable, growing dividend yield. NNN delivered a strong Q1, with AFFO of $0.87 per share, 98.6% occupancy, and several acquisitions at a 7.5% cap rate. Management's proactive portfolio optimization and zero exposure to recent major tenant bankruptcies—unlike peers—underscore NNN's resilience versus peers.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

NNN REIT, Inc. Publishes 2025-26 Corporate Sustainability Report

ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NNN) ("NNN" or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust, announced that it has published its annual Corporate Sustainability Report.

PRNewsWire • May 4, 2026

REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026