AGNC Stock Recent News

AGNC Investment (AGNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.60 per share a year ago.

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AGNC is set to post its Q4 results next week. Here, we assess factors that are likely to have influenced it and how investors should play this stock.

There is one very big reason to be attracted to AGNC Investment (AGNC -0.21%) and several big reasons you might want to avoid it. Here's a look at whether or not AGNC Investment is a buy right now, or if it is one of those stocks that you'll always want to avoid.

While most of Wall Street focuses on large and mega-cap stocks, as they provide a degree of safety and liquidity, many investors are limited in the number of shares they can buy.

The preferred stock of AGNC Investment offers a nearly safe 10.0% dividend yield, with a wide margin of safety and protection against higher interest rates. The company has a strong track record of maintaining dividends even during economic downturns, further securing the preferred dividend. Despite potential risks from higher interest rates, the floating yield of AGNCN provides a hedge, making it attractive for income-oriented investors.

Many dividend investors seek solid passive income streams from quality ultra-high-yield dividend stocks.

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In December, I invested around $1,200 primarily in Business Development Companies, boosting my annual dividend income by $131 with a full-year total of almost $1,700.

The latest trading day saw AGNC Investment (AGNC) settling at $9.12, representing a -0.22% change from its previous close.