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National Retail Properties a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock With 4.0% Yield (NNN)

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National Retail Properties Inc (NYSE: NNN) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.A.F.E. 25'' list, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 4.0% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, National Retail Properties Inc is a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), and is also an underlying holding representing 2.07% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds $286,865,315 worth of NNN shares.

National Retail Properties Inc (NYSE: NNN) made the "Dividend Channel S.A.F.E. 25" list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least two decades of dividend payments.

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The annualized dividend paid by National Retail Properties Inc is $1.68/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 01/28/2015. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for NNN, which the report stressed as being of key importance.


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NNN operates in the REITs sector, among companies like Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG), and American Tower Corp (AMT).