Finally, a Safe High-Yield Stock

I reject most of the high-yield stocks that cross my desk. Readers love big payouts. Most companies, however, can’t deliver both safety and a high yield. But once in a while, I get a surprise. And today’s company, which pays an attractive six-percent payout, looks like an exception...

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW), like the name implies, owns hundreds of healthcare-related real estate across the country. Management rents out these properties to tenants in exchange for steady rental income. But can you trust such a high yield? Smart readers will do a double take any time a big payout crops up. Let’s take a deep dive into the numbers.

Source: Income Investors

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