High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer Shelter Amid Trade War Uncertainty
As the Trump administration's tariffs on imported goods begin to Ripple through earnings reports, investors are grappling with unpredictable market conditions. Realty Income (O) and W.P. Carey (WPC) emerge as defensive plays, offering dividend yields above 5% with quarterly payout increases.
Realty Income's 661 consecutive monthly dividends and 131 raises since 1994 demonstrate remarkable consistency. The REIT's net lease structure shifts variable costs to tenants, creating stability even as its stock price remains 29% below 2020 highs amid rising interest rates.