AI Boom + Big Dividends? These REITs Have It All - 7/7
Ian Cooper
Monday, July 7, 20254 min read
Two of the Best High-Yielding REITs to Consider Today
In uncertain markets, it pays to play defense — and to collect income while you wait.
With inflation still elevated, interest rates in flux, and geopolitical tensions looming, investors are increasingly looking for ways to real estate investment trusts (REITs) come in.
Not only are many REITs strong inflation hedges — because rents typically rise with inflation — but they're also benefiting from a rebound in demand across multiple sectors, including multifamily housing, logistics, medical offices, and data centers.
If you're in the market for a Arbor Realty Trust (SYM: ABR) deserves a close look.
Arbor Realty is a
Single-family rental (SFR) portfolios
Arbor Realty sits at the intersection of real estate finance and high-yield income.
Most recently, ABR paid a 10.85% at current levels. That’s significantly higher than most REITs, and it speaks to the strength of Arbor’s cash flow.
But that’s not the only reason investors are taking notice.
🚨 Insiders Are Buying
Arbor’s CEO over $1.9 million worth of shares, scooping up 210,000 shares at prices ranging from multifamily housing, where demand remains strong due to high mortgage rates and limited home supply.
Investors looking for insider-supported conviction should give ABR a serious look.
Company: Yield: Digital Realty Trust (SYM: DLR) is all about the 300 data centers around the world, providing mission-critical infrastructure to cloud providers, internet companies, and AI developers.
With a market cap of AI-driven growth.
💸 Reliable Dividend Payer
DLR currently yields recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.22 on June 30. The company has a long track record of consistent dividend payments — making it a reliable source of income in a sector that’s growing rapidly.
🔋 The AI Data Center Boom
Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030.
And Digital Realty is right in the middle of it.
Analysts at data center demand now far outweighs supply, particularly in key markets like Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley, and Western Europe. The firm believes DLR is well-positioned to benefit from continued tightness and accelerating demand, especially from Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta scale up their AI operations, DLR’s data center footprint becomes increasingly valuable.
Throw in the stability of a real estate-backed income stream and the growth potential of an AI-powered future, and DLR offers a compelling mix of
