Better Dividend Stock: Simon Property Group vs. Federal Realty Investment Trust

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) often make great dividend stocks. They tend to generate stable rental income, which enables them to pay attractive dividends and invest in expanding their portfolios. Those growth investments often allow REITs to steadily increase their dividend payments. Simon Property Group (SPG -0.05%) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT -0.53%) are two of the largest REITs focused on the retail sector. Both pay attractive and growing dividends. However, investors are likely to ...