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Here's why these two high-dividend stocks could be better choices than Altria today

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Altria ( NYSE : MO ) as a stock, is not all that attractive for investors.

Over the past five years , the stock's price is up roughly 10% -- cumulatively.

Altria 's cigarette volumes have been steadily declining.

In the first nine months of 2024 , cigarette volume was off by 10.6% year over year .

Realty Income and Vici Properties are net lease real estate investment trusts.

Vici Properties and its 5.4% yield have proven to be highly reliable, and there's no reason to think that's going to change anytime soon.

Altria has a high yield, but its business is in long-term decline.

If you're looking for reliable dividends, Realty Income is probably a better option.

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