The Best Dividend Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) make excellent dividend stocks because they pay out 90% of their earnings as dividends. As the name implies, REITs are real estate companies, and they own portfolios of properties that they rent out to tenants.There are all kinds of REITs, and they each typically focus on a single area, like retail or mortgages. Prologis (NYSE: PLD) focuses on logistics infrastructure, and it has robust growth opportutnies and an attractive dividend yield. Here's why it could be the best dividend stock to invest $1,000 in today.Prologis owns a portfolio of properties that aid in retail and e-commerce supply chains. These are the warehouses and distribution centers that drive all kinds of commerce, but with rising e-commerce, they have a new importance in the supply chain. Companies need warehouses closer to more customers, and they need their capabilities to be digitally driven and nimble. They must be able to manage multiple flows, including by air, by sea, and by truck. There's also a heightened awareness of sustainable energy.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool