Peers · Real Estate
WPC Alternatives
The closest WPC alternative is O (5.73% yield, 5.8/10 safety), followed by STAG and SPG. All 4 sit in the same real estate sector as WPC (5.14% yield, 5.5/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to WPC in our universe is O — 0.59% higher yield than WPC (5.73% vs 5.14%) and a 5.8/10 safety score compared to WPC's 5.5/10. Across all 4 peers, yields range from 4.19% to 7.66% and safety scores range from 4.3 to 7.3/10.
Switching from WPC to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether WPC dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches WPC on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from WPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| O · Realty Income Corp. | 5.73% | 5.8/10 · Mixed | 0.59% yield gap (higher) |
| STAG · STAG Industrial, Inc. | 4.25% | 5.2/10 · Mixed | 0.89% yield gap (lower) |
| SPG · Simon Property Group Inc. | 4.19% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 1.8 safety-score gap (safer) |
| VICI · Vici Properties Inc. | 7.66% | 4.3/10 · Weak | 2.52% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best WPC alternatives?
The closest WPC alternatives are O, STAG, SPG — all in the same real estate sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. O is the single closest match at 5.73% yield and 5.8/10 safety, versus 5.14% and 5.5/10 for WPC.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to WPC?
Yes — VICI yields 7.66% versus WPC's 5.14%. Its safety score is 4.3/10 against WPC's 5.5/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to WPC?
We rank 4 similar stocks for WPC: O, STAG, SPG, VICI. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks WPC on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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