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.
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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), 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...
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.
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.
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (JMI): Insiders Buying Doesn’t Always Mean The Same Thing
Promising growth potential of the company’s business model sometimes leads insiders to increase their stakes in the company.
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.
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.
Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (JMI): This 18% Yield Comes With Headwinds
Javelin Mortgage Investment Corp (NYSE:JMI) might be a small and young mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), but its 17.6% dividend yield is attractive enough to lure...
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Debunking a Destructive Economic Hypothesis
Over the past five years, economists have been waging a fierce battle over if and when fiscal stimulus is an appropriate tool to fight the deleterious effects of the ongoing crisis...
Hedge Funds Are Dumping CYS Investments Inc (CYS)
In the eyes of most shareholders, hedge funds are assumed to be worthless, outdated investment tools of yesteryear.
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.
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...
Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): The Best and Worst mREITs Amid the Fed’s Exit
Bloomberg reports that mortgage rates have climbed to their highest in a year despite the Fed’s continuous efforts to curtail them through its MBS buying program.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) News: REITs and the Fed, Smart Money Sentiment & More
Editor's Note: Related tickers: American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): The Death Of QE And Its Effects On Agency mREITs
Agency mortgage REITs are trusts that invest in mortgage backed securities that are backed by the government.
Is ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
Is ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) a buy, sell, or hold? Investors who are in the know are turning less bullish.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): A Few Reasons to Buy This High Yielding Stock
American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC)’s first-quarter results caused a lot of concern among investors.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): The Fed’s Asset Purchases Continue to Hurt mREITs
mREITs continue to feel the pressure as the Federal Reserve’s continual asset buying depresses the yields on their mortgage assets, squashing interest received by the companies...
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Two mREITs To Buy, One To Avoid
Mortgage REITs have remained a favorite investment vehicle for many investors’ for a very long time due to their elevated (double digit) dividend yields.
Millennial Media, Inc. (MM), Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD), Zagg Inc (ZAGG): Five Stocks Under $10 Worth Buying
I've been singling out attractive opportunities in low-priced stocks since my original "10 Stocks Under $10" column a dozen years ago, and I've seen plenty of stocks with pocket...
mREITs Begin Their Plunge: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) & More
Last summer, Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Edward DeMarco made a fatal mistake: He flatly refused to consider principal reduction on underwater mortgage loans backed by...
ARMOUR Residential (ARR), Chimera Investment (CIM), Weyerhaeuser (WY) & Why Congress Is Targeting These Dividend Favorites
Investors have flooded into high-yielding dividend stocks to get more income from their portfolios.
CYS Investments Inc (CYS): This Agency mREIT Could Expand its Spread
Cypress Sharpridge Investments reported its first quarter results on April 17 with an earnings beat.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) : Buy These mREITs Before They Defy Gravity
The timing of the Fed’s third round of quantitative easing is among the top discussed topics today.
Should You Avoid ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)?
In the eyes of most investors, hedge funds are seen as underperforming, old financial vehicles of yesteryear.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): This mREIT Will Soon Dwarf It
When it comes to double-digit returns, it's hard to beat the mortgage REIT sector, particularly since Federal Reserve actions since the financial crisis have kept short-term interest...
How Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)’s Executives Fleece Shareholders
Over the last two weeks, I haven't pulled many punches when it comes to Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): 3 Ways Leverage Could Cause the Next Financial Meltdown
The ability to borrow money is one of the hallmarks of a successful financial system.
Welcome Signs for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): Crexus Investment Corp (CXS)
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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Has a Credibility Problem: American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)
The executives at Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) have a serious problem on their hands.
3 Reasons to Buy Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), CYS Investments Inc (CYS)
Despite the Federal Reserve’s QE3 program, mortgage REITs -- particularly those that invest primarily in agency-only paper backed by Fannie and Freddie -- have not imploded, ...
Buy mREITs on Mortgage Lender Shortage: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO), Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR)
Mortgage REITs have suffered enough at the hands of the Fed's easing. However, I believe the situation has overturned.
American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC): Are This REITs Dividends In Danger?
With the continued Fed’s quantitative easing, many expect American Capital Agency Corp.
Antares Pharma Inc (ATRS), ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): 5 Fast Growers for Your Consideration
When building your portfolio, aim for diversification. You should aim to hold both large and small companies (plus mid-sized ones) and companies in a range of industries.
Are Your Dividends Sustainable? – ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), CYS Investments Inc (CYS), and More
This article brings to you the latest dividend declaration and dividend cuts by some of the most famous dividend stocks within the US mortgage REITs sector.
Reap Double-Digit Dividends in Real Estate the Easy Way: American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM)
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
Will These 5 REITs Maintain Their High Dividends? – CYS Investments Inc (CYS), Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM)
As much of the Fed's quantitative easing strategy, or QE3, has involved placing large amounts of capital into agency mortgage backed securities, what will happen to REITs when...
Buy mREITs On Impeding Housing Recovery: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)
In the wake of the Fed's quantitative easing efforts, several factors are partly impeding the recovery of the US housing market.
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR): One mREIT to Put on Your Buy List This Week
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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY): 1 Big Risk We Are Facing Right Now
This time of year is oodles of fun for investors, when companies' annual reports and letters to shareholders shed a bit more light on the inner workings of investment favorites...
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)’s REIT Is Making a Jumbo Profit
The rebound of the housing market is prompting a big resurgence in the jumbo mortgage market -- those oversized loans that are generally the bailiwick of the wealthiest of home...
Big Relief For Agency mREITs: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) and More
While the Fed remains committed to keep the short-term rates near zero, its intentions of keeping the long-terms rate at their record low seems not to be working as imagined.
What I Think Of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)
While rising mortgage rates increase the chance of higher revenue, higher leverage still concerns me in regards to ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR).
3 Bits of Great News for Mortgage REITs: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR), American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)
After a somewhat lethargic year for mortgage REITs, 2013 seems to be starting out kinder to mREITs of all stripes. As I mentioned previously, Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
