Facing Investing Fears

A Motley Fool podcast discusses how historical S-1 risk factors from Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta didn't materialize into existential threats, offering perspective on Anthropic's alarming AI risks. The hosts identify stocks hitting new lows amid market fear—including Brookfield Corporation, Shopify, and Realty Income—while explaining how rising bond yields create both challenges for growth stocks and opportunities for cash-rich businesses and financial institutions.

10/23/2026, 10:29 AM • The Motley Fool

Should You Forget Realty Income and Buy a BDC Instead?

Realty Income (REIT) has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade due to share dilution and vulnerability to rising interest rates. Business Development Corporations (BDCs) like Ares Capital may be better income investments as they benefit from higher interest rates, offering yields of 10.3% versus Realty Income's 5.8%. However, both asset classes distribute most earnings as dividends, limiting long-term compound growth potential.

10/21/2026, 11:40 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's What $10,000 in Each of These 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Pay You in a Year

The article examines five high-yield dividend stocks with yields ranging from 5.88% to 16.72%. Featured stocks include Altria Group (5.93% yield, 57-year dividend streak), AGNC Investment (16.72% yield but at risk from rising rates), Energy Transfer (6.57% yield, 19 consecutive quarters of increases), Pfizer (6.06% yield, 352 consecutive quarterly dividends), and Realty Income (5.88% yield, 116 consecutive quarters of increases). While these stocks offer steady income, investors should be aware of sector-specific risks including interest rate sensitivity and commercial real estate headwinds.

10/18/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

One of The S&P 500's Top-Yielding Dividend Stocks Just Hiked Its Payout Again

Realty Income (O), a REIT specializing in brick-and-mortar retail properties, has raised its monthly dividend for the 116th consecutive quarter, extending a 29-year streak of dividend increases. With a 6% forward dividend yield and a 98%+ occupancy rate, the company demonstrates resilience despite retail headwinds. The REIT is also diversifying into data centers to strengthen future growth.

10/14/2026, 7:32 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding for the Next 5 Years

Rising interest rates are pressuring dividend stocks, but three high-yielding companies offer attractive long-term opportunities. PepsiCo (4.7% yield), Realty Income (6% yield), and Energy Transfer (6.5% yield) have all demonstrated consistent dividend growth and are positioned to reward patient investors over the next five years despite current market headwinds.

10/12/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5% Worth Owning Now

The article highlights three monthly dividend-paying investments yielding over 5% for income-seeking investors: Realty Income (O), a retail REIT with 31 consecutive years of dividend increases; UDR, an apartment complex owner that recently switched to monthly payouts with a 5.2% yield; and the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF), offering diversified exposure to preferred stocks with a 5.4% yield.

10/11/2026, 6:18 PM • The Motley Fool

How to Beat a Choppy Market With 4 Steady Stocks

The article recommends four defensive stocks to weather market volatility: Walmart, Realty Income, PepsiCo, and Verizon. These companies are characterized by resilient earnings, long dividend growth histories, and pricing power. Walmart and PepsiCo are Dividend Kings with 50+ years of consecutive increases, while Realty Income has outperformed the S&P 500 in 11 of 13 major corrections since 1994. Verizon offers a high dividend yield with 20 years of consecutive increases.

10/11/2026, 1:01 PM • The Motley Fool

I'd Put $500 Into Each of These 5 Dividend Stocks and Throw Away the Statement

The author recommends five dividend stocks currently out of favor: PepsiCo, Hormel, Hershey, McCormick, and Realty Income. Despite near-term headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, the author believes these companies have strong fundamentals, long histories of dividend increases, and will navigate current challenges successfully. He advocates a long-term buy-and-hold approach with dividend reinvestment, ignoring short-term stock price fluctuations.

10/10/2026, 8:15 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding Forever (Including 1 Dividend King)

Johnson & Johnson and Realty Income are recommended as long-term dividend stocks. J&J, a Dividend King with 64 consecutive years of dividend increases, offers defensive healthcare stability through its innovative medicine and medtech businesses. Realty Income, with 136 monthly dividend increases, provides predictable income through its diversified commercial real estate portfolio with strong occupancy and expansion into data centers and private capital partnerships.

10/10/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

How Much Would You Need to Invest in These 4 High-Yield Stocks to Earn $1,000 a Month?

The article examines four high-yield dividend REITs that could generate $1,000 monthly passive income. AGNC and Annaly are mortgage REITs with yields exceeding 15% but face significant interest rate risk. Realty Income and Vici Properties are equity REITs investing in physical real estate with more sustainable dividends. An average investment of approximately $103,941 across all four stocks would be needed to achieve $12,000 annual dividend income.

10/09/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 High-Yield Stocks to Buy in October (Hint: Bristol Myers Squibb Is One)

The article recommends two high-yield stocks for October: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) offering a 4.2% dividend yield despite facing near-term patent expiration challenges, and Realty Income (O) with a 6% yield and 31-year dividend increase streak, though facing headwinds from rising interest rates. Both stocks are trading at attractive valuations due to short-term concerns, presenting opportunities for long-term income-focused investors.

10/07/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The 10-Year Treasury Just Hit a 24-Year High. Here's What History Says That Means for Realty Income.

The 10-year Treasury yield has surged above 5.3%, its highest level since 2002, driven by inflation concerns and deficit spending. While REITs historically gained during rising rate periods, the 2022 pattern is repeating where REIT prices decline as rates rise due to inflation headwinds rather than economic growth. Realty Income's stock is down 20% from highs, creating an attractive valuation opportunity with a 6% dividend yield and trading at just over 12 times free cash flow.

10/07/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in October 2026

As valuations remain high in 2026, the article recommends three dividend stocks as safer investment options: Pfizer (6.3% yield, trading at 10x earnings despite 35% decline), ExxonMobil (2.5% yield, up 37% this year with decades of dividend growth), and Realty Income (6.1% yield with monthly payouts and strong stability).

10/06/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in October That Have Never Cut Their Payouts

The article recommends three dividend stocks with strong track records of never cutting payouts: Realty Income (O) with a 6% yield and 56+ years of consecutive monthly dividends, Coca-Cola (KO) with 64 years of consecutive dividend increases and recent strong market performance, and Procter & Gamble (PG) with 70 years of dividend raises and a 3% yield. These stocks are positioned as defensive investments suitable for potential market corrections.

10/05/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says These Are the 3 Financial Stocks to Buy

With market valuations at levels not seen since the dot-com bubble and multiple economic headwinds present, the article recommends three financial stocks as defensive positions: Berkshire Hathaway for its massive cash reserves, Realty Income for its reliable dividend history through market downturns, and Progressive for its essential insurance business and bond-heavy portfolio.

10/04/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool