Apple Hospitality REIT

In November, I invested $1,400 primarily in Business Development Companies, boosting my yearly dividend income by $148, with a YTD total exceeding $1,400. My portfolio achieved all-time highs, driven by a strong earnings season and a dovish Fed, with BDCs like Goldman Sachs BDC and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund as key picks. November's dividend income hit a record $620, a 20% Y/Y growth, mainly due to ongoing investments into Hercules Capital.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

About a year ago, I published two proposed portfolios:  Cash COWs, (high-yield and strong dividend safety), and Buried Treasures, (undervalued, high-yielding, with strong balance sheets and growth). The Cash COWs portfolio, selected for high yield and dividend safety, delivered a 6.91% cash yield with no dividend cuts, outperforming the VNQ by 242 bps. Despite not matching the S&P 500 or NASDAQ, Cash COWs performed well against the Dow Jones, S&P 400, and S&P 600 indices.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Apple Hospitality is a market leader in upscale hotels, offering significant geographic and brand diversification, ensuring steady dividends and potential capital appreciation. The REIT operates 225 hotels with 29,900 rooms, including prestigious brands like Hilton and Marriott, providing resilience against economic cycles and macro headwinds. APLE trades at a discount with strong financial performance, generating over $400 million in cash and maintaining high occupancy rates.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com