AGNC INV. CORP.CUM.PFD D

U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs as investors monitored an intensification of geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. Inflamed by resurgent energy prices and insatiable Federal government spending, Fed Chair Powell and other officials acknowledged a stalling-out of inflation progress in recent months and delayed cut expectations. Declining on all five trading sessions, the S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week - its worst week since March 2023 - while high-flying technology stocks were hit particularly hard. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

I'm buying AGNC's Series C floating rate preferreds, which currently offer an 11% yield on cost and are trading just 5 cents above their liquidation price. The mREIT has five outstanding floating rate preferreds that offer an alternative and safer way to gain exposure to its portfolio of residential mortgage-backed securities. I've stayed away from the commons which are trading at a nearly 20% premium to net book value albeit with a substantial 15% annualized dividend yield paid monthly. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferred stocks were slightly lower as Treasury yields fell, driving yields above the COVID period. Mortgage REIT preferreds kicked off earnings and saw double-digit drops in book value. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com