1 Dividend Stock Yielding 6% to Buy and Hold

The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for Medical Properties Trust (MPW 1.85%), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company encountered significant headwinds that negatively affected its financial results and stock price.However, MPT has made considerable headway in putting those issues behind it. As things stand, the stock's 6% yield looks relatively safe, at least for investors willing to stay the course. Here's why.No more dividend cuts on the horizonIncome-focuse ...