If you like big yields, be careful you don't reach too far. Here are two yields worth the risk and one that isn't. If you are looking at high-yielding stocks while the S&P 500 Index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is trading near alltime highs, as it is today, you'll likely be considering stocks with higher levels of risk. Simply put, the high yield is the compensation for the extra risk. As an income investor, you need to make sure you are shouldering risks that are worth taking. AGNC Investment (AGNC -0.29%) and its ne ...

Robin Hannoun is a Senior Investment Manager at Valued Wealth Management, with a Master of Finance from HEC Paris and a Master of International Business from the University of Florida. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics from UF and has recently sat for the CFA Level III exam. Robin specializes in portfolio management and strategic investment planning, helping high net worth clients achieve financial goals through data-driven insights and disciplined risk management.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/ ...

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) is slated to report third- quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 21. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.AGNC’s second-quarter results reflected an improvement in average tangible net book value and average asset yield on its portfolio.The company has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and matched on one occasion, the earnings surprise being 10.02%, on ave ...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) closed the latest trading day at $10.37, indicating a +0.58% change from the previous session's end. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.77% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.87%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the real estate investment trust had lost 0.39% over the past month. This has was narrower than the Finance sector's loss of 2.93% and lagged the S&P 500's gain of 4.87% in that time.Investors will be eagerly watching for t ...

If you're trying to live off the income your portfolio generates, AGNC is not for you.AGNC Investment (AGNC -0.58%) looks like an income stock, but it doesn't actually behave like one. Or at least not one that most dividend-focused investors will want to own.And while falling interest rates will likely be a net benefit to the business, the improving environment won't be enough to turn this roughly 14% ultra-high-yield stock into one that a dividend investor will want to buy. Here's what you need to know bef ...

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about AGNC Investment (AGNC) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.AGNC Investment currently ...

These dividend stocks offer monster yields.The old saying "the higher the risk, the higher the reward" can be true. It certainly seems to be the case for some big-time dividend stocks. Several currently offer monster yields:Dividend StockInvestmentCurrent YieldAnnual Dividend IncomeAGNC Investment (AGNC 1.58%)$1,000.0014.14%$141.40Annaly Capital Management (NLY 1.60%)$1,000.0013.41%$134.10Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT -2.25%)$1,000.0010.91%$109.10Delek Logistics Partners (DKL -0.62%)$1,000.009.48%$94.80N ...

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today it will report third quarter 2024 earnings after market close on October 21, 2024. AGNC will hold a stockholder call and audio webcast on October 22, 2024 at 8:30 am ET. Callers who do not plan on asking a question and have internet access are encouraged to utilize the webcast at www.AGNC.com. Those who plan on participating in the Q&A or do not have internet available may access the ca ...

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) is gaining momentum with declining mortgage rates, driven by optimism surrounding interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.The much-awaited easing monetary policy by the Fed pulled the yields on long-term bonds lower, leading to a drop in mortgage rates. During the Sept. 17-18 FOMC meeting, the Fed lowered the interest rate by 50 basis points after more than four years, while signaling two more this year and four in 2025. The Fed fund rates are currently in the 4.75-5% range. A ...

Using the "Rule of 72", you should be able to double your money over the next five years, by investing in a dividend payer like AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC ) that currently sports a dividend yield of 14.0%. IfBest Stocks Now Premium gives you access to Bill Gunderson, professional money manager & analyst with over 24 years of experience.You get Bill's daily "live" buys and sells in his four portfolios: Emerging Growth, Ultra-Growth, Premier Growth, and Dividend & Growth.JOIN NOW to get daily "live" ...