AT&T and Choice Properties Highlighted as Top Dividend Picks

AT&T (NYSE: T) is noted for a dividend yield of about 4.8%, far above the S&P 500 average of roughly 1.1%. The telecom giant’s payout ratio sits at 37% and the stock trades at roughly eight times trailing earnings, offering a stable income stream despite a recent 5% share‑price decline.

Realty Income Corp., one of the largest diversified REITs, is also cited for its broad portfolio of over 15,500 commercial properties across several European countries, providing geographic diversification for dividend investors.

In Canada, Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: CHP) is presented as a high‑yield option with a 4.9% annualized dividend paid monthly. The REIT holds more than 700 income‑producing properties, maintains 97.7% occupancy, and reported a 2.8% year‑over‑year increase in same‑asset net operating income in the most recent quarter.