1 High-Yield REIT Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old saying that should be heeded when considering high-yield dividend stocks. A great example is the nearly 15% yield on offer from AGNC Investment (AGNC 0.42%). It is, in fact, too good to be true if you need a reliable income stream. Most investors would probably be better off with Realty Income (O 0.36%) and its 5.6% yield.Avoid AGNC Investment if you need incomeThere is nothing inherently wrong with AGNC Investment. The mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) ...