Here's Why This 5.8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Could Do Surprisingly Well in a Recession

At first, it might seem like Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI), the largest owner of casino real estate, could be in trouble if a recession were to hit. However, as real estate industry experts Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe discuss in this video, there's a lot to like about this business, even in tough times.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

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Matt Frankel has positions in Vici Properties. Tyler Crowe has positions in Vici Properties. The Motley Fool recommends Vici Properties. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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