The tables in this section show how Realty Income has performed as compared to other benchmarks in the areas of dividend yield and total return. The first chart shows the most recent yield comparisons at the end of each month. The second chart shows how Realty Income's total return compares for the year-to-date monthly period. The third chart shows a historical total return comparison from 1995 to the most recently ended quarterly period. The fourth chart illustrates the growth in an initial $100 investment in Realty Income compared to that same investment in other major indexes.

Chart 1 - Yield Comparisons as of 3/31/12

 

Chart 2 - Compounded Average Annual Total Return Comparison as of 3/31/12

 

Chart 3- Realty Income Performance vs. Major Stock Indices

 

Chart 4 - Comparison chart of $100 invested in Realty Income vs. Major Indexes