Jul. 27, 2025 12:19 AM ETRealty Income Corporation (O) StockOLuuk Wierenga775 FollowersSummaryThis article explores multiple perspectives on Realty Income, presenting why it may be a ‘Buy,’ ‘Hold,’ or even an ‘Avoid’ depending on your income needs, risk appetite, and investment goals.Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all verdict, the analysis highlights that Realty Income’s appeal varies greatly for retirees, dividend chasers, and contrarian value investors.In this article, I will focus on offering a broader framework to assess Realty Income’s role within different types of portfolios.vadimguzhva/iStock via Getty ImagesIntroductionWhen you talk about dividend investing, you have to talk about Realty Income (NYSE:O) sometimes. But is there much to talk about? Not really, no offense. Realty Income is just... too steady? Which is a good thing, but is it worth reading so many articlesThis article was written byLuuk Wierenga775 FollowersI'm Luuk Wierenga, an economics teacher from the Netherlands with a strong passion for income investing. My investment journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then, I've specialized in identifying Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that are temporarily out-of-favor with Mr. Market. As an educator, I use fundamental economic insights to assess the true intrinsic value of a stock. My investment horizon is long-term, and my strategy revolves around contrarian and deep-value opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.I will initiate a position when a mispricing occurs.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You