3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in September

Group 1: Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) - Federal Realty is recognized as the only REIT Dividend King, boasting 57 consecutive annual dividend increases, the longest streak in the REIT sector [3][4] - The company manages a portfolio of around 100 well-located strip malls and mixed-use assets, actively buying and selling properties to enhance value [5] - The dividend yield stands at 3.8%, which is above the market average, reflecting the premium investors are willing to pay for its reliability [6] Group 2: Realty Income (O) - Realty Income offers a higher yield of 5%, significantly above the average REIT yield of 3.9% [7] - With a market capitalization of approximately $54 billion, Realty Income is a dominant player in the net lease niche, providing it with advantageous access to capital markets [8] - The company has maintained a 29-year streak of dividend increases, supported by a globally diversified portfolio [8] Group 3: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) - Toronto-Dominion Bank is currently facing regulatory challenges in the U.S. due to weaknesses in money laundering controls, leading to a projected fine of around $3 billion [9] - Despite these challenges, TD Bank has a strong foundation in Canada, where heavy regulation protects it from competition, and it has a historical track record of paying dividends since 1857 [10] - The bank's yield has risen to a historically high 5%, providing a compelling opportunity for long-term investors willing to wait for recovery [10] Group 4: General Dividend Investing Insights - The current market yield is around 1.3%, but there are still opportunities for finding high-yield dividend stocks like Federal Realty, Realty Income, and Toronto-Dominion Bank [1][11]