One of the best things about the stock market is that it offers something to fulfill just about everyone’s needs. If you’re an income investor, your primary consideration is naturally to derive the best yield from your dividend stocks at the time of purchase, but it’s also knowing that company dividends will continue to grow over time to enhance your monthly or quarterly income.
On the other hand, growth investors are not usually too concerned about dividends but are looking for a stock that can generate solid appreciation over time. Sometimes, investors can have both. Here’s a look at one popular real estate investment trust (REIT) over the past five years and what it’s generating in dividends today compared with November 2017:
