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Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Interest Rates are Rising…Here’s Your Next Move!
No one, and I mean no one, has the ability to consume Wall Street quite like Ben Bernanke. After an upbeat U.S.
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.
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...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): The Danger Lurking in Your Next Brokerage Statement
Most of our readers at the Motley Fool take more than a passing interest in their investments, keeping up to date on events hitting the financial markets.
TAL International Group, Inc. (TAL), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) – High Yield: Stocks or Bonds?
A few weeks ago, CAPS player Valyooo started a lively debate with a blog entry asking for opinions on stocks vs. high-yield bonds.
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.
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): This mREIT Offers Double-Digit Yield
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) is one of the most attractive dividend stocks, yielding an astounding 14.26%. But it is quite risky, as well.
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 ...
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (REIT) (RHP): The World’s Best Dividend Portfolio
In June 2011 I invested my money equally in a selection of 10 high-yield dividend stocks.
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.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO): Buy These mREITs Around QE Unwinding
The confusion around the unwinding of QE persists as the Fed again links its unwinding intentions to macroeconomic improvements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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), MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA): Building 14.5% Yields With mREITs
Given ultra-low interest rates and the lack of high-yielding fixed income instruments for income oriented investors, I have constructed a portfolio that yields 14.5%, in addition...
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%.
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.
Pimco High Income Fund (PHK), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Bonds – We’ve Seen This Movie Before. It Doesn’t End Well
Bonds have been in a 30-year bull market, so even some of the most grizzled professionals haven't experienced a prolonged period of pain. But history doesn't forget.
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), American Capital Mortgage Investment Crp (MTGE): Mortgage REITs Are Still a Sell
Like many other real estate investment trusts (REITs), mortgage REITs have sold off of late. That drop, however, doesn't make them buys.
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.
Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Hybrids vs Pure-Play mREITs
The key to the mortgage REIT sector right now is the preservation of book value.
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.
France Telecom SA (ADR) (FTE), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Are These Dividend Companies Financially Strong?
Slower growth companies with high dividend yields were once considered attractive investments because of low returns on government debt and comparatively lower interest rates ...
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.
Ellington Financial LLC (EFC): Is Your Company’s Book Value Safe?
Mortgage lenders usually package together mortgages with similar attributes and sell them as securities. These securities are known as mortgage backed securities.
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%.
Time to Buy Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)
The US housing and labor markets are feeding investors with all sorts of mixed signals, and now it’s the Fed’s turn.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NLY): Is Your mREIT Least Preferred Amid QE Tapering?
The Fed’s intentions of tapering Agency MBS purchases have increased interest rate volatility, causing the mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) to skydive amid concerns...
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR), Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO): Why Insiders Are Bullish on These High-Yielding Stocks?
Since the launch of the third round of quantitative easing in September last year, the mortgage REITs sector has seen tremendous compression in profitability and dividend cuts...
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO): Forget the Ugly Past and Look at the Bright Future of These Stocks
The latest weekly Mortgage Bankers Association survey is out with some sigh of relief for the pure-play mREITs.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): Mortgage REITs Have Fallen, and They Can’t Get Up
The carnage in the mortgage REIT sector that began in May has extended into June, as investors flee and the trusts watch their stock prices and book values plummet.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)’s Bloodless Coup
I've been meaning to write about this for some time, but have put it off because, frankly, I feel slightly sullied every time I write about Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Fed’s Taper vs. mREITs, Who Wins and Why
A screen for high-yield stocks will send you to two very different levered business models: business development companies and mortgage REITs, both of which are known for double...
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): This REIT Is Diversifying to Produce Stable Returns
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) is a mid-cap mortgage REIT that makes money from capital gains and rent, but also interest.
American Capital Mortgage Investment Crp (MTGE), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Mortgage REITs Churn As Fed Hedges About QE3
Mortgage REITs have been getting savaged lately as chatter about an early end to the Federal Reserve's QE3 program causes shares of American Capital Mortgage Investment Crp (NASDAQ...
