REITs are offering very high dividend yields right now. Some yield over 10%. But not all glitter is gold. Here are 2 high-yield suckers to avoid.

NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) (“GNL” or the “Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on Friday, February 28, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Investing in high-quality REITs offers predictable cash flows and strong capital access, but chasing high yields often signals low growth or potential dividend cuts. Global Net Lease faces risks due to weaker capital, high debt, and a history of dividend cuts, making it a poor investment choice. Sachem Capital struggles with non-accrual loans and frequent dividend cuts, suggesting better alternatives like Ladder Capital and Starwood Properties.

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US equity markets tumbled this week while benchmark interest rates surged to the cusp of multi-decade highs after a critical slate of employment data showed surprisingly buoyant labor market trends. Prompting a hawkish re-think of Fed policy expectations, inflation worries were further inflamed by surging energy prices amid frigid temperatures across the Central and East, while L.A. battled destructive wildfires. Real estate equities - the most rate-sensitive sector - were significant laggards this week as rate cut expectations soured, with REITs extending their year-end slide into early 2025.

GLOBAL NET LEASE ANNOUNCES $835 MILLION OF CLOSED DISPOSITIONS IN 2024 Closed Dispositions Completed at a 7.1% Cash Cap Rate Exceeded High-End of $650 M

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. ("GNL" or the "Company") (NYSE: GNL / GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared a dividend of $0.275 per share of common stock payable on January 16, 2025, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2025. Dividends authorized by the Company's board of directors and declared by the Company are paid on a quarterly basis in arrears during the first month following the end of each fiscal quarter (unless otherwise specified) to common stockholders of record on the record date for such payment.

Real estate sector faces challenges with high interest rates; Global Net Lease struggles despite turnaround efforts. GNL's rapid expansion and high leverage have resulted in underperformance and a significant drop in share value. The company's aggressive disposition strategy aims to reduce debt, but may hurt cash flow and per share metrics.

Some REITs suffered a dip in recent weeks. As a result, they have become cheap again. We highlight 2 of our favorite buy-the-dip opportunities.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNL/ GNL PRA / GNL PRB / GNL PRD / GNL PRE) announced today that it declared quarterly dividends on its outstanding preferred stock. Specifically, GNL declared (i) a dividend of $0.453125 per share on its 7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), payable on January 15, 2025, to holders of record of shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on January 3, 2025, (ii) a dividend of $0.4296875 per share on its 6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) payable on January 15, 2025 to holders of record of shares of its Series B Preferred Stock at the close of business on January 3, 2025, (iii) a dividend of $0.46875 per share on its 7.50% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”) payable on January 15, 2025 to holders of record of shares of its Series D Preferred Stock at the close of business on January 3, 2025, and (iv) a dividend of $0.4609375 per share on its 7.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series E Preferred Stock”) payable on January 15, 2025 to holders of record of shares of its Series E Preferred Stock at the close of business on January 3, 2025.