History Says This 3.9%-Yielding Stock Will Pay You a Bigger Dividend Next Year Even if There's a Recession

This real estate investment trust is designed for steady growth and has an unmatched dividend track record. There are only a few dozen stocks that have increased their dividends for more than 50 consecutive years, and only one real estate investment trust is a member of this exclusive club. Shopping center developer and manager Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT 1.77%) has by far the longest streak of dividend increases in its sector, and one of the most impressive in the entire stock market. With that in ...