The popularity of real estate investment trusts (REITs) hinges heavily on dividends. Equity (meaning non-mortgage) REITs pay on average of 4.1% in dividends, vs. 1.8% for the S&P 500. Tax rules tend to boost dividend payments for these real estate stocks. If REITs agree to pay out at least 90% of their income in dividends, certain types of income receive an exemption from federal income tax. While such a rule can lead to constant fluctuation in payout amounts, investors often willingly accept this condition in exchange for the higher dividend.
A handful will also pay a dividend that places the yield close to or sometimes above 10%. Stockholders must exercise caution with some of these real estate stocks, as the high payout could mask problems with the stock. For example, CBL & Associates Properties (NYSE:CBL) may tempt some investors with its 14.3% dividend. However, investors will likely find themselves less anxious to buy when they see that troubled retailers such as Sears (NASDAQ:SHLD) and J C Penney Company (NYSE:JCP) anchor 60% of their properties.
Source: InvestorPlace
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