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I am bullish on AGNC, as imminent Fed rate cuts should lower funding costs, widen spreads, and boost book value and origination activity. Despite a decade of capital losses, AGNC's high dividend yield has made it a net positive investment for long-term income-focused investors. Q2 results showcased strong risk management, liquidity, and portfolio positioning, enabling AGNC to capitalize on future rate declines and MBS demand.
As noted by CEO Brian Sedrish, “As market activity rebounds, we're seeing more transaction volume and increased demand for financing among borrowers seeking capital for both acquisitions and refinancings.
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate.
The most prominent statistic around AGNC Investment (AGNC 2.39%) right now is probably its 14.8% dividend yield. That's a huge yield and one that is likely to draw the attention of many dividend investors.
Folks looking for recurring income that doesn't require any effort on their part have lots of options, but dividend-paying stocks are hard to beat if you want a truly passive income stream. Top dividend payers tend to keep delivering cash payments to your brokerage account for decades without interruption.
Could the Fed cut rates—and actually cause interest rates to rise?
AGNC Investment (AGNC 0.31%) and Realty Income (O 1.97%) focus on paying dividends. These real estate investment trusts (REITs) own income-generating assets, providing cash flow for attractive monthly dividends.
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July saw strong market gains, especially in tech, but finding bargains is tough as indices approach all-time highs. I focused July investments on high-yield BDCs like OBDC, MFIC, and BXSL, maintaining a 7.9% yield on cost. Dividend income hit a July record, up 22% year-over-year, with BDCs set to play an even bigger role in the coming months.