By Vatalyst : What could be better than a double digit return on a security? Low interest rates have been a boon for mREITs. That is, residential mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs). Equities that are classified as mREITs often hold non-agency and agency mortgages. An mREIT with agency
By Mel Daris : With historically low interest rates likely to continue throughout the next year or two, companies in the REIT sector have benefited by way of higher earnings and increased dividends - many yielding in excess of 12%. One such REIT that has been consistently performing well for its ...
By Fredrik Arnold : In December 2011 this monthly report series began applying dog dividend methodology to each of eight major market sectors. In alphabetical order those sectors were: basic materials, consumer goods, financial, healthcare, industrial goods, services, technology, and utilities. A
… there are a number of good buys in the REIT niche today, one of my favorites in this particular sector is Chimera Investment Corporation ( CIM ). In this article, I will explain why I really like Chimera based on its high dividend yield as well …
By Zvi Bar : Hybrid mortgage REITs invest in residential mortgage backed securities. While agency mREITs only invest in RMBSs with the backing of a federal agency hybrid mREITs also hold portfolios of RMBSs without agency insurance. Non-agency RMBSs offer considerably higher yields when compared to
By New Century : Every time markets tumble, many investors are reminded about the benefits of hedging. (I must admit I am such an investor; my portfolio has suffered quite a bit along with the broader market over the past few weeks.) There are many ways to hedge; some investors prefer to do so by
By Ry Frank : For investors who are seeking growth in the short term, REIT stocks could promise positive upward movement due to the continued low federal funds rate at which money is borrowed and the rate at which REITs lend funds to new home owners via their various mortgage products. One such ...
By Sol Palha : Investing in dividend paying stocks makes sense for the following reasons: A steady income without having to sell your position It's a good hedge against inflation Cash flow regardless of market direction Quicker compounding Provides one with the two potential sources of income, one
… how Annaly and the other Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts like Agency ( AGNC ), Capstone ( CMO ), Hatteras ( HTS ), and Chimera ( CIM ) make money. As I detailed before, it is on the interest rate difference (the Complete Story »
By Cris Frangold : The changing nature of the financial industry could give mortgage real estate investment trusts, which are also known as mREITs, a much brighter future than you might think. These vehicles are liable to be around and paying out dividends for far longer than many people assume. It