O vs. SPG: Which Retail REIT Stock is the Smarter Buy?

In the world of retail real estate investment trusts (REITs), two names consistently dominate investor conversations: Realty Income Corporation (O) and Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) . Both are giants in their respective corners of the retail landscape — Realty Income with its single-tenant net lease portfolio and Simon Property with its premium mall and outlet centers. But as market dynamics shift and interest rate pressures persist, which REIT makes the smarter buy today? Let’s break down the investment ...