Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
AMT vs O
American Tower Corporation versus Realty Income Corporation — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
O wins 3–2 on our six-dimension comparison, but AMT can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | AMT | O | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 3.77% | 5.23% | O wins |
| Dividend safety | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | AMT wins |
| Growth trend | +0.88% vs 5y | +0.19% vs 5y | O wins |
| Volatility (beta) | 0.90 | 0.73 | O wins |
| Scale | $86.2B | $56.5B | AMT wins |
| Tax efficiency | Ordinary income | Ordinary income | Tie |
| Overall | 2 wins | 3 wins | O wins |
Dimension by dimension
O wins on yield (5.23% vs 3.77%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $146 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
AMT wins on safety (6.8/10 vs 5.8/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. AMT scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
O shows healthier dividend-vs-price trend
O's yield is 0.19% above its 5y average, versus 0.88% for AMT. Lower (or below-average) yield trend often means price appreciation outpaced distributions — a healthier signal.
O is less volatile (beta 0.73 vs 0.90)
Lower beta means smaller swings vs the S&P 500 — generally a steadier hold for income investors.
AMT is 1.5× larger by market cap
Larger companies tend to have tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and lower closure risk.
Both have similar tax-treatment concerns
Both pay primarily ordinary-income distributions (covered call ETF, REIT, or mREIT). Hold in a tax-advantaged account for the cleanest treatment.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, AMT or O?
O wins 3–2 on our six-dimension comparison, but AMT can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Does AMT or O have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $146 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is AMT or O a safer dividend?
AMT scores 6.8/10 (Solid) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. O scores 5.8/10 (Mixed). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both AMT and O?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
Already own AMT or O? See if the other adds anything.
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