REITs Are the S&P 500’s Highest Yielding Sector. Realty Income and 3 More to Buy Now.

When it comes to hunting for dividends, real estate is one of the few corners of the stock market that still offers solid yields. Energy stocks, which had been one of the market’s most reliable sources for generous payouts, have seen average yields shrink to just 2.5% from 3.3% at the start of year, thanks to the past month’s huge run up in energy prices. One place investors can still find reliable payouts is real estate investment trusts.