This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Believes Its Headwinds Are Finally in the Rearview Mirror

Surging interest rates have made the last few years very challenging for the real estate sector. They've increased borrowing costs while causing a lot of volatility in asset values.AGNC Investments (AGNC 0.52%) hasn't been immune to these issues. While the mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) invests in low-risk, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) guaranteed against credit-default risk by government agencies, it has battled volatility in interest rates and MBS spreads. That has weighed on its returns. ...