AGNC Stock Recent News

Dividends need to be sustained to create value. We're highlighting a company that regularly falls short. I made some mistakes many years ago and I want to address them so we can all learn from them.

Attractive dividend yield is a positive for AGNC Investment (AGNC), but recent volatility in the mortgage market might impact its financials.

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AGNC reported slightly weaker than expected Q2'24 results, but the REIT's spread profile is improving, mainly due to growing interest income. Inflation is moderating, and the Fed is nearing its 'pivot point.' Shares now trade at a 17% premium to the REIT's longer term (3-year) price-to-book ratio.

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance while interest rates dipped to four-month lows as a lukewarm start to corporate earnings season and mixed economic data reinforced Fed rate cut expectations. Another twist in a wild month of politics, President Biden announced that he would not seek reelection, instead endorsing VP Harris, setting the stage for a more competitive November election. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8% on the week as the powerful "value rotation" trade extended into a third-week. The Small-Cap 600 rallied 3.6% while the mega-cap Nasdaq 100 dipped 2.6%.

AGNC Investment saw its book value fall in Q2 following two consecutive quarters of gains. However, the worst appears over for the mortgage REIT, with interest rates settling into a more narrow range.

Many investors buy dividend stocks as a way to generate income without lowering their initial investment. Annaly Capital, AGNC Investment, and Two Harbors have all cut their dividends regularly over the past decade.

Imagine stocks and funds paying you dividends monthly! Unlike waiting for quarterly, semi-annual, or (ugh) annual payouts, your angst awaiting money is reduced 300%, or more! These July U.S. exchange-traded monthly-paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks by-yield (81); 2. Stocks by price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by-yield >10.6% (80). Items: 1. Top MoPay stock gains; 2. Overall best MoPay gainers; 3. Funds vs.Equities; 4. Fund risks/rewards. All per prices as of 7/23/24.

Chasing yield is risky. High-yield dividend stocks falling or failing businesses will often exhibit exorbitant rates.