Big dividends sound great, but how about big losses? Since Q2 2025 began, book values got smacked. Not talking about share prices. You can tell if the share price declined (hopefully). That would be a worthless article. One of these high-yield sectors has been doing much better than the others.
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Annaly reported decent Q1 earnings, driven by an improved net interest spread and higher interest income. The mortgage REIT's earnings resilience has led to the announcement of an 8% dividend increase in Q1'25. The Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts in 2025 could further boost Annaly's mortgage-backed security portfolio, enhancing its appeal.
Annaly Capital Management offers an attractive 14.42% dividend yield, but its returns are highly dependent on interest rate developments and market stability. The company uses leverage and swaps to enhance yields, but its portfolio is sensitive to interest rate changes, with potential losses on large rate moves. Management has adopted a conservative investment approach, enhancing liquidity and ...
Annaly Capital's exposure to geopolitical risk is high due to potential foreign MBS sales, particularly from China, Japan, and Taiwan, which could impact mortgage spreads. After the recent correction, Annaly's dividend yield and valuation remain attractive. With a 14.5% yield and a price near book value, it offers high-reward potential. The risk of increased mortgage delinquency has risen, but ...
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