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1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

This is the first dividend stock I ever bought, and I don't plan to sell a single share.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Aug 17, 2022 at 9:13AM EST

Realty Income Corporation (O +0.70%) isn't exactly a super-exciting growth stock, but it doesn't have to be. It has an excellent combination of income, safety, and growth that has delivered market-beating returns to its investors for decades. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, explains why Realty Income is a cornerstone of his dividend portfolio. 

*Stock prices used were the midday prices of August 16, 2022. The video was published on August 17, 2022.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Realty Income
NYSE: O
$65.09
(+0.70%)+$0.45

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