Todd Bunton, CFA, Growth & Income Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses a stock that might be worth a closer look by investors: Medical Properties Trust (MPW).

This real estate investment trust (REIT) owns healthcare facilities across the United States and in Europe and generates solid, stable income. Recently, consensus earnings estimates have been marching higher, sending the stock to a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). Medical Properties Trust also offers solid growth potential and a strong dividend yield while trading at a reasonable price.

But what else should investors take away from this company? Watch our short video below to learn more about this growth and income stock!