Retirees: Supplement Your Income With These +5% Yielders

Need income? If so, consider investing in Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) and Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN) today.

The Motley Fool

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s premium investing services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Many retirees are turning to monthly dividend stocks to supplement their income, because Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and savings accounts yield next to nothing these days.

Let’s take a closer look at why Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) and Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN) would be great additions to your income portfolio today.

Veresen Inc.

Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) is one of the largest owners and operators of energy infrastructure in North America. Its portfolio includes natural gas pipelines and processing facilities, natural gas liquids extraction plants, gas-fired and renewable power-generation facilities, and energy distribution systems, and these assets are strategically located across Canada and the United States.

The great part about Veresen is that nearly all of its assets involve long-term take-or-pay or fee-for-service contracts, which means it is minimally impacted by the day-to-day fluctuations in commodity prices. This business model also results in stable and predictable cash flows for Veresen, allowing it to pay out nearly all of its distributable cash to its shareholders.

Veresen currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.0833 per share, representing $1.00 per share on an annualized basis, giving its stock a very high yield of about 7.7% at today’s levels.

Its dividend is entirely supported by the distributable cash generated from its existing take-or-pay and fee-for-service contracts with its customers. In the first half of 2016, Veresen’s distributable cash totaled $94 million ($0.30 per share), and its dividend payments totaled just $76 million ($0.25 per share), resulting in a sound 80.9% payout ratio.

It’s also important to note that Veresen has maintained its current annual dividend rate since 2007, and I think its consistent generation of distributable cash, including $1.06 per share in fiscal 2015 and the $1.03-1.13 per share it expects to generate in fiscal 2016, and its growing asset base, including its $1.4 billion of contracted capital projects under construction that will be commissioned through 2018, could allow it to continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust, or PIRET for short, is one of North America’s largest industrial real estate investment trusts (REIT). It owns and manages a portfolio of 167 industrial properties, comprising of approximately 17.85 million square feet located across Canada and the United States.

One of PIRET’s top attributes is its blue-chip tenant base. Its tenants include industry giants such as FedEx, TransForce, ContainerWorld, Best Buy, Tervita, and Hudson’s Bay, and its leases are long term with contractual rent increases, resulting in stable and predictable cash flows.

PIRET pays a monthly distribution of $0.026 per unit, representing $0.312 per unit on an annualized basis, and this gives its stock a very high yield of about 5.5% at today’s levels.

Confirming the safety of a REIT’s yield is also very easy to do; all you need to do is make sure that its funds from operations meet or exceed its distributions, or if it provides its payout ratio, make sure that it does not exceed 100%. In the first half of 2016, PIRET’s adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) totaled $35.37 million ($0.18 per unit), and its distributions totaled just $30.28 million ($0.16 per unit), resulting in a rock-solid 85.6% payout ratio.

Investors should also note that PIRET has maintained its current annual distribution rate since 2013, and I think its consistent AFFO growth, including its 8% year-over-year increase to $35.37 million in the first half of 2016, its reduced payout ratio, including 85.6% in the first half of 2016 compared with 89.6% in fiscal 2015, and its very high occupancy rate, including 95.6% as of June 30, could allow it to continue to do so going forward or allow it to announce a slight hike in 2017.

Should you invest $1,000 in Royal Bank of Canada right now?

Before you buy stock in Royal Bank of Canada, consider this:

The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and Royal Bank of Canada wasn’t one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years.

Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the “eBay of Latin America” at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $21,345.77!*

Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 24 percentage points since 2013*.

See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 4/21/25

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

Fool contributor Joseph Solitro has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Confidently Navigate Market Volatility: Claim Your Free Report!

Feeling uneasy about the ups and downs of the stock market lately? You’re not alone. At The Motley Fool Canada, we get it — and we’re here to help. We’ve crafted an essential guide designed to help you through these uncertain times: "5-Step Checklist: How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Volatility."

Don't miss out on this opportunity for peace of mind. Just click below to learn how to receive your complimentary report today!

Get Our Free Report Today

More on Dividend Stocks

coins jump into piggy bank
Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $1,057/Year in Tax-Free Income

Investing $5,000 in each of these high-yield dividend stocks can help you earn over $1,057 per year in tax-free income.

Read more »

Man in fedora smiles into camera
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build a $20,000 Retirement Portfolio With These 3 TSX Dividend All-Stars

If you're worried about returns and want to focus on dividends, these dividend stocks are the first to consider.

Read more »

View of high rise corporate buildings in the financial district of Toronto, Canada
Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Canadian Stock, This Would Be It

Here's why this high-quality defensive growth stock is one of the best Canadian companies to buy now and hold for…

Read more »

Concept of multiple streams of income
Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Dividend Stocks for Retirees

These three Canadian stocks are ideal for retirees due to their solid cash flows, consistent dividend growth, and healthy growth…

Read more »

dividends can compound over time
Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Market Leaders Where I’d Invest $10,000 for Sustained Performance

Market leaders like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) are worth an investment.

Read more »

Hand Protecting Senior Couple
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Allocate $12,000 Across Canadian Value Stocks for Retirement Planning

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a Canadian energy stock worth investigating.

Read more »

Pile of Canadian dollar bills in various denominations
Dividend Stocks

Stocks You Can Buy Now and Get Monthly Payouts From for Decades

Are you looking for monthly payouts? There are more than a few great investments that can fuel a monthly income…

Read more »

e-commerce shopping getting a package
Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Put $1,000 Right Away in 2 Top Canadian Stocks for Growth

These two Canadian stocks are strong options and have been for decades, and that's not going to change anytime soon.

Read more »