Here's How Much a $10,000 Investment in Realty Income Will Get You in Monthly Dividends

Realty Income (O), a REIT known for monthly dividend payments, offers a 5.7% annual dividend yield—over five times higher than the S&P 500 average. A $10,000 investment would purchase approximately 176 shares, generating about $48 monthly or $573 annually in dividend income. The company has raised dividends for 32 consecutive years since going public in 1994.