Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
AMT vs STAG
American Tower Corporation versus Stag Industrial Inc. — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
AMT and STAG are evenly matched (2–2 across six dimensions) — the right pick comes down to which dimension you weight most.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | AMT | STAG | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 3.77% | 4.03% | STAG wins |
| Dividend safety | 6.8/10 | 5.2/10 | AMT wins |
| Growth trend | +0.88% vs 5y | +0.00% vs 5y | STAG wins |
| Volatility (beta) | 0.90 | 0.98 | Tie |
| Scale | $86.2B | $7.3B | AMT wins |
| Tax efficiency | Ordinary income | Ordinary income | Tie |
| Overall | 2 wins | 2 wins | Tie |
Dimension by dimension
STAG wins on yield (4.03% vs 3.77%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $26 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
AMT wins on safety (6.8/10 vs 5.2/10)
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.
STAG shows healthier dividend-vs-price trend
STAG's yield is 0.00% above its 5y average, versus 0.88% for AMT. Lower (or below-average) yield trend often means price appreciation outpaced distributions — a healthier signal.
Volatility (beta) is similar
Both tickers move with comparable sensitivity to the broader market.
AMT is 11.8× 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 STAG?
AMT and STAG are evenly matched (2–2 across six dimensions) — the right pick comes down to which dimension you weight most.
Does AMT or STAG have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $26 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is AMT or STAG a safer dividend?
AMT scores 6.8/10 (Solid) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. STAG scores 5.2/10 (Mixed). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both AMT and STAG?
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.
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