Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 2 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.

If you are a dividend investor, don't despair; there are still plenty of high-yield options out there

The yield is not all right rise and fall; that's just a fact of life on Wall Street

But sometimes they go to shocking extremes as they traverse the path between the two ends of the pendulum's arc

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You can argue whether or not the valuation of the S&P makes sense

But the yield is most certainly not going to entice dividend investors looking to maximize the income they generate from their portfolio

And beyond the index are thousands of other investment opportunities, some of which have attractive yields, too

If you take the time to look, you can still find safe dividend stocks that will reliably pay you for years to come

Two of the most attractive right now are Realty Income and the Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank

And that dividend has been increased annually for 30 consecutive years, which is an impressive track record of growth

The company is designed to be a slow and steady income tortoise

They are spread across the U

Although retail is the big focus for Realty Income, it also has exposure to industrial perties and a large collection of other assets -- vineyards, casinos, and data centers, among other things

A net lease requires tenants to pay for most perty-level operating costs, which reduces risk for the REIT

That portfolio is backed up by an investment-grade balance sheet

And that, along with industry-leading scale, tends to allow advantaged access to capital

It requires a lot of capital to grow a this large, but the REIT has plenty of levers to pull and the financial wherewithal to do so

Just go in understanding that the yield is ly to make up a material portion of your total return

But if you are a dividend lover, that's bably what you want anyway

Bank of Nova Scotia: It easily handled the worst of times Canadian banking giant Scotiabank doesn't have the same dividend streak as Realty Income

In fact, its annual streak of dividend increases is currently at one year

But that fact is actually part of what makes the stock so attractive, given its lofty 5

The pause and hike here have to be looked at in a broader context

For example, during the Great Recession, when large U

Banks were forced to cut their dividends, Scotiabank held its payout steady

And then, when the economy imved, it started hiking it again

The key here is that Canadian banks under very strict regulations that have left a conservative ethos in the country's banking sector

To be fair, Scotiabank has been a bit of an industry laggard

Which is why it has adjusted its model to focus on higher-growth opportunities

And that is a great reason to add this ultra-high-yield reliable payer today

A little work goes a long way with dividend stocks There are thousands of stocks that pay dividends

You don't want to throw darts, particularly when the market looks it might be expensive

You want to be selective

And Realty Income and the Bank of Nova Scotia are a pair of select ultra-high yielders

If you are trying to build a safe income, both deserve your attention today

Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in Bank Of Nova Scotia and Realty Income

The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Realty Income

The Motley Fool recommends Bank Of Nova Scotia

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