Most companies pay dividends on a quarterly schedule because that aligns with their financial reporting. The problem with that cadence is that it doesn't align with expenses, many of which tend to be monthly....
Beware of ultrahigh yields, as they can spell trouble.
With a forward yield of 15%, it's no surprise that AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) often finds itself on the radar of income-oriented investors who are looking to supplement their income with dividends....
"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 (NASDAQ: AGNC)...
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) attracts a lot of investing attention for one reason: It has a massive 15% dividend yield. But dividend investors shouldn't run out and buy this stock. It wasn't a dividend...
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are designed to pass income on to investors in a tax-advantaged manner. So it is understandable that dividend investors pay a lot of attention to REIT dividends and...
Many companies return a portion of their profits to investors in dividends. That enables their shareholders to generate some extra income each year.
The dividend yield on the S&P 500 is very low these days. At 1.2%, it's near its lowest level in more than 20 years. Because of that, you won't generate much passive dividend income by investing in an...
Is it the right time to buy this REIT for its 15% yield?
Investors in AGNC Investment Corp. AGNC need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Nov. 29, 2024 $4.00 Put had some of the highest implied...