AGNC Investment: 14.8% Yield Makes Waiting For A Lower Rate Environment Bearable

PM Images The trend hasn't been AGNC Investment Corp.'s (NASDAQ:AGNC) friend, as shares have declined -51.33% since inception. AGNC went public during the financial crisis and became a dividend standout during the recovery. During 2010 and 2011, AGNC shares traded in the $28 -$ 31 range while throwing off a quarterly dividend of $1.40. Investors were getting around 4.8% returned through the dividend each quarter, as the annualized yield was roughly 19.3% at a share price of$ 29. Those days are certainly in ...