AGNC: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
With its enticing high dividend yield of 14.3%, AGNC Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AGNC) stands out as an intriguing choice for income-focused investors. The company pays out monthly dividends and is among the highest-yielding stocks available to investors today.
While AGNC offers impressive dividends, its overall performance has been less than stellar in recent years. However, if interest rates stabilize, AGNC could find itself in a position to boost its share price. If you're contemplating an investment in AGNC today for passive income, there are a few things you should understand first.
AGNC Investment Corp. is a unique company for those interested in residential real estate exposure. It operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) specializing in buying mortgage-backed securities (MBS), or bundles of home loans pooled together and sold to investors. AGNC's securities are generally safe, as they are backed by government-sponsored entities like the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).
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