American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM): Don’t Invest in a Bank Stock Without Reading This First
This earnings season, banks have repeatedly beaten the street with exceptionally strong earnings.
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CYS Investments Inc (CYS): Will This mREIT’s Recent Results Set the Trend for Others?
The mortgage REITs earnings season has kicked off with CYS Investments Inc (NYSE:CYS) reporting its results.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Mortgage REITs, A Long-Term Bet
The Federal Reserve once again linked the unwinding of QE to improvements in the financial and macroeconomic conditions of the country.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)- Disaster Strikes Mortgage REITs: What Investors Need to Know
When Hatteras Financial Corp. (NYSE:HTS) declared second-quarter earnings earlier this week, it was not a pretty sight, as earnings per share missed the mark by $0.04.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Know the Risks Before You Invest
Mortgage REITs hold a distinct place in the hearts of income-oriented investors due to their elevated dividend yields.
Will American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) Earnings Force Another Dividend Cut?
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American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): What Barclays Expects From Your Agency mREIT
Previously, Barclays was bearish on the entire Agency mREIT sector, leaving every Buy rating downgraded.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Bernanke’s Words Look Promising for mREITs
It first appeared that the Federal Reserve would begin tapering by the end of 2013, if not September 2013, a month cited in several analysts’ reports.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) & More: Are Mortgage REITs Finished? Not So Fast…
I am not talking about a dark and evil conspiracy plotting to overthrow the government.
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (WMC), Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (JMI), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Chasing These 20% Dividend Yielding Stocks
Some mREITs, including Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE:WMC), Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (NYSE:JMI) and American Capital Agency Corp.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): The Only Time You Should Ever Buy A Stock Yielding 17%
All you have to do is think more like a trader. Now, I know that doesn't come easy to most income investors, but it's easier than it sounds.
Time to Buy Oversold Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)
A lot of bearish opinions float around, especially regarding rising interest rates and their impact on the agency mREITs.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Further Rebalancing to Help These mREITs
Amid concerns regarding QE unwinding, agency mREITs have experienced their biggest slide since October 2011 reports Bloomberg.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Are Mortgage REITs Destabilizing Interest Rates?
One of the last things that informed investors would expect from mortgage REITs is the possibility that they would destabilize the mortgage market.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Bargain Hunting in the Mortgage REIT Sector
After getting beaten to a pulp again last Friday, mortgage REITs ticked upward on Monday, even as a mass downgrading of the sector took place by Wunderlich Securities.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Last week was extremely tough for mREITS in general, and Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) in particular.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), HCP, Inc. (HCP): This ‘Baby Boomer’ Stock Is A Dividend Machine
Since the Federal Reserve's recent announcements regarding the "tapering" of its quantitative easing programs, the real estate investment trust (REIT) market has been in a ...
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): Why the Mortgage REIT Sector Was Slammed
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis...
Linn Energy LLC (LINE), InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC): Five of Last Week’s Biggest Losers
Let's start with Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE).
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Mortgage Investment Crp (MTGE) – Agency mREITs: Is a Bottom in Sight?
I am positive on the mortgage REITs sector following their dramatic sell-off.
Apollo Residential Mortgage Inc (AMTG), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) & Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Don’t Be Shocked by the Fed’s Latest Actions
Thanks to the improving job scenario and rebounding real estate sector in the U.S., the Federal Reserve recently announced that it could “consider” tapering off its monthly...
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): Should You Be Worried About Your mREIT’s Compensation Structure?
The mortgage REIT sector has seen a lot of volatility during the past few months, thanks to speculation about the Fed’s exit from the Agency MBS markets that started in the ...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Is Down, But Not Out
The sharp move higher in interest rates post the Federal Open Market Committee meeting presented a tough week for most mortgage REITs' book value and stocks including Annaly ...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Mortgage REITs Are on the Rebound
Despite the speculation about the Fed's exit, some mREITs are poised to benefit from their management structures and the positioning of their investment portfolios.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) & Stocks to Buy When Others Are Fearful
Investors often love to quote Warren Buffett’s timeless mantra, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” However, very few investors ever ...
Chevron Corporation (CVX), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB): 3 Stocks to Invest In for Dividend Growth
Dividend investors are always on the lookout for stocks to invest in that will provide them with the income they need to meet their financial needs.
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK): Will Dividend-Paying Stocks Fall More Than the Market?
For years, investors have gravitated to dividend-paying stocks as the best of all possible worlds.
Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (AUY), Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (GG): Stocks to Get on Your Watchlist
I follow quite a lot of companies, so the usefulness of a watchlist to me cannot be overstated.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), The Allstate Corporation (ALL), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Insiders Are Buying These Three Stocks
According to section 16 of the SEC, a company's management and any other person who holds more than 10% stake in a company's equity are considered an insider.
Zoetis Inc (ZTS), 3D Systems Corporation (DDD), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Here’s What This $17 Billion Money Manager Has Been Buying
Today, let's look at Fred Alger Management, founded in 1964, and managing mutual funds, pension funds, and more.
iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (SLV), SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): Think the S&P’s 2% Drop Was Bad? Think Again.
After a long run of record highs throughout the year, U.S. investors aren't used to losses like we saw last week.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) Dividend Cut: Should You Worry?
Yesterday, American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC), along with its hybrid peers, announced their second quarter dividends. American Capital Agency Corp.
Barclays Is Bearish on American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)
As a result of recent volatility and spreads widening, mortgage REITs are in for a second consecutive quarter bloodbath as far as their book values are concerned.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), The Coca-Cola Company (KO): Consider Dividends While Worrying About a Correction
I normally like to organize my stock ideas by theme, usually by industry.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Now’s the Time to Start Worrying About Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve didn't tip its cards on raising interest rates.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Buy These mREITs Amid QE Unwinding
The already pressured Agency mortgage REITs sector came under more pressure after the Financial Times reported that QE3 tapering is likely to be signaled by the Fed.
Hatteras Financial Corp. (HTS), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Mortgage REIT Investors Don’t Fear the Taper
The Federal Reserve's two-day meeting concludes today, and markets will be on pins and needles waiting for Chair Ben Bernanke's announcement later today on exactly what that body...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR): How to Make the Fed Pay You
mREITS make their living by borrowing money at low, short-term interest rates and then buying government-guaranteed mortgage bonds that pay higher, long-term rates.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), CYS Investments Inc (CYS): What Does the Dividend Hike For This Agency mREIT Mean?
CYS Investments Inc (NYSE:CYS) hiked its quarterly dividend in the second quarter of the current year.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): mREIT Share Prices are Falling but Do Their Dividends Fill the Gap?
This selling has been compounded in the last few weeks as the yield on US government debt has started to rise back up to realistic levels, which has spurred investors to dump ...
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): What’s Wrong With This mREIT?
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) has been one of the star performers in the mortgage REIT sector since its inception in 2008.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): What Makes mREITs Inappropriate for Retail Investors?
mREITs are the most favored alternative for fixed income instruments, given that 10-year Treasuries are offering only little above 2%.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYMT), Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR): MBS REITs Look Good Now, But Can Their Performance Hold Up?
In recent years, REITs have gained tremendous favor as stable investments that produce high but predictable yields.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (JMI): Mortgage REITs Rallied, But Why?
Stocks snapped a losing streak late last week with a big rally after the release of a series of positive data, including encouraging jobless claims and upbeat retail sales.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)’s Approach for the Future
In a recent article, I ranked American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) as one of my least preferred pure-play mREITs.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): This Is The Safest mREIT To Invest In Right Now
The mortgage REITs space is in a lot of trouble right now as speculation regarding the Fed’s tapering off of its quantitative easing program has led to an increase in long term...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): Are Mortgage REITs Bribing Investors to Stay?
The recent gyrations in the mortgage REIT sector have knocked down even big players like Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (WMC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Sustainable Dividends From This 20.6% Yielding mREIT
The Fed’s confused signals have sent the stock prices of many mortgage REITs plunging down. As a result, their dividend yields have increased significantly.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Should Investors Fear This Financial Reform?
However, the mREIT industry has been left in the dust.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): 35% Total Return Potential Not Without Risks
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) provides you with an upside of 25% and a dividend yield of 10%.
