A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board

[Bernie Goldberg]

Hi,
Right off the top of my head:The dividend rate on O is right at 2.25%. That puts it near the bottom of the scale on most REITs. As far as Cash Cows you can get 3% from ING with absolutely no risk. The funds are guaranteed. IMO O is facing the same risk as all the other REITs are when/if rates start rising. Anyone who has been AIMing REITs for the last two or three years is sitting pretty. I consider myself fortunate to be a member of that group. In the recent past AIM has been recommending sales on REITS not buys. As a matter of fact I am almost ready to trigger some sales on my REIT holdings. I could not in good conscience recommend anyone buying something that I am ready to sell.
Hope this helps to answer your question.
Bernie