These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Have Rallied Nearly 40% Over the Past Year. Is it Too Late to Buy?

REITs have been in recovery mode. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) recently released performance data for REITs. The sector has delivered a strong return this year. REITs outperformed the market in the third quarter, rising 16.8%. That continued their strong run over the past year, with the FTSE Nareit All Equity REIT Index rallying 39.1%. That's a strong return for a sector known for paying high-yielding dividends. The average REIT currently yields around 4%, compared to l ...