Better Dividend Stock: Annaly Capital vs. Realty Income

Dividend stocks can be an excellent source of passive income and also stability for investors. However, not all dividend stocks are created equally. Some companies have modest payout ratios that they look to grow steadily over time. Others may focus on delivering a high dividend yield that could be in the double digits, but it may be less reliable over time.Two companies that offer appealing dividend yields are Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY) and Realty Income (NYSE: O). Annally boasts a high yield of 13.3%, which could be more volatile over time. Meanwhile, Realty Income's yield is 5.7%, but it has a history of consistently raising its dividend payout. If you're weighing which stock is a better buy today, consider the following.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool