Here's Why Realty Income Got Absolutely Hammered in 2013

In this special "Best and Worst 2013" edition of The Motley Fool's everything-financials show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer tell viewers why Realty Income Corp. lagged the market in 2013, but could be better positioned for 2014. Realty Income remains one of the leaders in the single-tenant REIT space and sports an occupancy rate of over 98%.

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