Investors are considering transferring reserves from money markets to bonds due to declining interest rates. Two Harbors Investment Corporation's preferred stocks (TWO.PR.A, TWO.PR.B, TWO.PR.C) are analyzed for investment opportunities and risks. TWO.PR.B is currently trading at the steepest discount to par and may outperform in declining interest rate scenarios.
Dividends need to be sustained to create value. We're highlighting a company that regularly falls short. I made some mistakes many years ago and I want to address them so we can all learn from them.
Many investors buy dividend stocks as a way to generate income without lowering their initial investment. Annaly Capital, AGNC Investment, and Two Harbors have all cut their dividends regularly over the past decade.
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Two Harbors preferreds have significantly outperformed the common shares over the past five years. Structural aspects of mREITs like the requirement to pay out 90% of taxable income and the lack of real estate depreciation, favor preferreds over common shares. The conversion to a floating rate for Two Harbors preferreds offers the potential for significant capital appreciation.
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