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W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC ) Nareit REITweek: 2025 Investor Conference Call June 4, 2025 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Jason E Fox - President, CEO & Director Jeremiah Gregory - MD & Head of Strategy & Capital Markets Conference Call Participants James Kammert - Unidentified Company James Kammert Good morning all, and welcome to the W. P. Carey general session.

I'd love to be able to retire early. It's not that I don't want to work; I don't want the stress of having to earn income to cover my living expenses.

There is a dichotomy between low-stress and high income. Usually, high yields do not go together with prudent income investing. The trick is to find a balance between the two worlds, while keeping the risks limited and portfolio yield maximized.

Most top dividend stocks strive to boost their payments at least once a year. However, some companies are even more generous.

Net Lease REITs create value by investing at returns above their cost of capital; WACC is a key metric for quality assessment. Top Net Lease REITs like Agree Realty, Essential Properties, Four Corners, VICI, and Realty Income have the most attractive WACCs and investment spreads. High-yield or cheap REITs often have elevated payout ratios and weaker balance sheets, signaling higher risk and pos...

Retiring on dividend cash flow offers predictable income and long-term growth, making it ideal for offsetting inflation and market volatility risks. I share the key principles for building a low-stress, high-yield portfolio for retirement. I share a model portfolio with numerous picks that combine for a ~7% yield and the potential to deliver inflation-beating dividend growth.

REITs have been in the penalty box for nearly 3.5 years now. This has opened up some highly compelling opportunities in the sector. I share my top 2 high-yield REIT picks right now.

W. P. Carey is undervalued post-spinoff, with downside risk largely priced in and recovery potential intact. The business remains recession resistant. Market sentiment is negative due to the dividend cut.