Here's How Many Shares of Realty Income You'd Need for $2,000 in Monthly Dividends

Key Points Real estate investment trust Realty Income pays a monthly dividend. Its dividend payment boasts an incredibly impressive track record. This REIT is a fantastic income holding regardless of how much capital you can commit to it. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Most investors know that most dividend-paying stocks pay dividends quarterly. That's not true of every dividend stock, though. Real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (NYSE: O) pays a dividend every month, aligning with how most people pay their bills for ordinary living expenses. This begs the question: How many shares of this brick-and-mortar retailers ' landlord would you need to own to collect $2,000 worth of monthly dividend income? Missed Nvidia in 2009?