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May 20, 2013: New Features: FolioInvesting One-Click, Portfolio Dividend & Static Portfolio Change

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:18:36 -0400

We introduce several new features including email attachment for FolioInvesting portfolio allocations, portfolio dividend data and dynamically changing a static portfolio while maintaining historical performance data.

Top Buys by Top Brass: CEO Wilkus's $350.2K Bet on MTGE

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:48:20 -0400

A company's own top management tend to have the best inside view into the business, so when company officers make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason an insider would take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock of their company in the open market, is that they expect to make money maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both.

CYS Investments, Inc. (CYS) Passes Through 11% Yield Mark

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:23:35 -0400

In trading on Wednesday, shares of CYS Investments, Inc. (CYS) were yielding above the 11% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.28), with the stock changing hands as low as $11.49 on the day.

Going to alternatives for yield

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:03 -0400

By John Wasik May 10 (Reuters) – If you’re willing to take on more risk, it’s a good time to move beyond corporate and government bonds in the incredibly challenging search for yield. While attention has been on the record-setting stock market – the DowJones Industrial Average closed above the symbolic 15,000 on Tuesday and kept climbing – [...]

Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) Passes Through 8% Yield Mark

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:21:04 -0400

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.76), with the stock changing hands as low as $9.40 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

May 13, 2013: Preparing To Take A Loss

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:35:16 -0400

Preparing for a loss in the coming correction: we would rather do it proactively and getting psychologically prepared before it happens.

Oversold Conditions For American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. (MTGE)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:11:58 -0400

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Colony Financial Inc. (CLNY) Passes Through 6% Yield Mark

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:52:30 -0400

In trading on Thursday, shares of Colony Financial Inc. (CLNY) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.40), with the stock changing hands as low as $23.23 on the day.

Northstar Realty Finance Corp About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (NRF)

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:28:10 -0400

On 5/9/13, Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.19, payable on 5/17/13. As a percentage of NRF's recent stock price of $10.19, this dividend works out to approximately 1.86%, so look for shares of Northstar Realty Finance Corp to trade 1.86% lower all else being equal when NRF shares open for trading on 5/9/13.

May 6, 2013: High Dividend ETF Portfolio Construction

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:01:43 -0400

One can use a tactical strategy to construct a high dividend ETF portfolio by carefully including a well selected candidate ETFs with high yields. A 6% to 7% yield portfolio is possible.

Highest Yield Stock ETFs

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:08:01 -0400

In the process of finding stock ETFs that have highest yields and enough trading volume, we came up with the following ETFs: The mortgage REIT companies have utilized high leverage (usually 6 or 7 to 1) to amplify commercial or residential MBS. Furthermore business development companies (BDCs) have done well so far. We are [...]

mREIT ETFs Sunk By American Capital Earnings

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:01:43 -0400

On a day that is a sea of green for most stocks and equity-based ETFs, some funds are seeing red and it is not just the inverse ETFs designed to rise when the market falls. Mortgage real estate investment trust, or mREIT, ETFs are being dragged lower by American Capital

Top Buys by Directors: Hughes's $1.1M Bet on CYS

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:23:20 -0400

The directors of a company tend to have a unique inside view into the business, so when directors make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason a director of a company would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the open market, is that they expect to make money maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both.

Comparing Two High-Yield Mortgage REIT ETFs

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:30:32 -0400

Investors have been attracted to ETFs tracking real estate investment trusts for their high yields and outperformance relative to the S&P 500 in recent years. Within the sector, mortgage REITs generate the highest yields, but they are not without their risks. Mortgage REITs are leveraged...

Snatch RSO Even Cheaper Than Its Secondary?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:52:26 -0400

Looking back to 2 days ago, Resource Capital Corp (RSO) priced a 16,250,000 share secondary stock offering at $6.33 per share. Buyers in that offering made a considerable investment into the company, expecting that their investment would go up over the course of time.

Market Vectors ETFs Announce March 2013 Distributions

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:30:00 -0400

Snag TWO 7.4% Lower Than Its Secondary?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:21:09 -0400

Looking back to 9 days ago, Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) priced a 50,000,000 share secondary stock offering at $13.46 per share. Buyers in that offering made a considerable investment into the company, expecting that their investment would go up over the course of time.

TWO Ex-Dividend Reminder - 3/28/13

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:08:15 -0400

On 3/28/13, Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.32, payable on 4/24/13. As a percentage of TWO's recent stock price of $13.89, this dividend works out to approximately 2.30%, so look for shares of Two Harbors Investment Corp to trade 2.30% lower all else being equal when TWO shares open for trading on 3/28/13.

Cash Dividend On The Way From Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM)

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:06:28 -0400

On 3/27/13, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.09, payable on 4/25/13. As a percentage of CIM's recent stock price of $3.30, this dividend works out to approximately 2.73%, so look for shares of Chimera Investment Corporation to trade 2.73% lower all else being equal when CIM shares open for trading on 3/27/13.

HTS Dividend Yield Pushes Above 10%

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:15:43 -0400

In trading on Monday, shares of Hatteras Financial Corp (HTS) were yielding above the 10% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.80), with the stock changing hands as low as $27.99 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

CLNY Ex-Dividend Reminder - 3/26/13

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:41:29 -0400

On 3/26/13, Colony Financial Inc. (CLNY) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.35, payable on 4/15/13.

RAIT Financial Trust (RAS) Passes Through 5% Yield Mark

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:18 -0400

In trading on Thursday, shares of RAIT Financial Trust (RAS) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.40), with the stock changing hands as low as $7.90 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

NCT Ex-Dividend Reminder - 3/21/13

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:22:56 -0400

On 3/21/13, Newcastle Investment Corp (NCT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.22, payable on 4/30/13. As a percentage of NCT's recent stock price of $11.19, this dividend works out to approximately 1.97%, so look for shares of Newcastle Investment Corp to trade 1.97% lower all else being equal when NCT shares open for trading on 3/21/13.

Snag This Cheap 13.4% Yield Dividend Stock Even Lower Than Chief Financial Officer Mountain Did

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:18:45 -0400

There's an old saying on Wall Street about insider buying: there are many possible reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy. Back on November 15, ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, James R.

Mortgage REIT ETFs: Double-Digit Yields and Risks

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0400

Unsatisfied with your low, single-digit dividends and bond yields? Investors can squeeze out more income with mortgage-backed real estate investment trusts and exchange traded funds, but you will have to be comfortable with the potential risks. Mortgage REITs are leveraged investment companies that...

Dividend Channel Identifies Oversold Conditions For Top 10th Percentile Ranked Dividend Stock ARR

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:11:51 -0400

The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc.

Snag NRF Even Cheaper Than Its Secondary?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:36:13 -0500

Looking back to 2 days ago, Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) priced a 30,000,000 share secondary stock offering at $8.39 per share. Buyers in that offering made a considerable investment into the company, expecting that their investment would go up over the course of time.

Snag This Bargain 8.0% Yielder Even Cheaper Than Secretary Nardone Did

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:12:10 -0500

There's an old saying on Wall Street about insider buying: there are many possible reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy. Back on February 15, Newcastle Investment Corp's Secretary, Randal A.

Redwood Trust Inc. (RWT) Passes Through 5% Yield Mark

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:13:04 -0500

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Redwood Trust Inc. (RWT) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.00), with the stock changing hands as low as $19.94 on the day.

Ex-Div Reminder for Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:13:49 -0500

On 2/21/13, Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.18, payable on 3/1/13. As a percentage of NRF's recent stock price of $8.61, this dividend works out to approximately 2.09%, so look for shares of Northstar Realty Finance Corp to trade 2.09% lower all else being equal when NRF shares open for trading on 2/21/13.

Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (PMT)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:30:42 -0500

On 2/19/13, Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.57, payable on 3/1/13. As a percentage of PMT's recent stock price of $25.77, this dividend works out to approximately 2.21%, so look for shares of Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust to trade 2.21% lower all else being equal when PMT shares open for trading on 2/19/13.

ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) Passes Through 14% Yield Mark

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:16:07 -0500

In trading on Thursday, shares of ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) were yielding above the 14% mark based on its monthly dividend (annualized to $0.96), with the stock changing hands as low as $6.62 on the day.

Market Vectors Launches BIZD, a Business Development Company-Focused ETF

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0500

Mortgage REIT ETF Yielding 12% Starts Year Strong

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:37:39 -0500

The search for yield has investors looking beyond bond and equity dividend ETFs, and into alternative income investment themes such as mortgage real estate investments trusts (REITs). Year-to-date inflows into real estate focused exchange traded funds and mutual funds combined are at about $4...

Cash Dividend On The Way From ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:55:08 -0500

On 2/13/13, ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.08, payable on 2/27/13.

Snatch IVR Even Cheaper Than Its Secondary?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:39:38 -0500

Looking back to 15 days ago, Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR) priced a 15,000,000 share secondary stock offering at $21.00 per share.

This ETF Holds Companies With Heavy Insider Buying - MORT

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:49:59 -0500

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) shows an impressive 45.9% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Start slideshow:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc.

Resource Capital Corp (RSO) Passes Through 13% Yield Mark

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:18:02 -0500

In trading on Thursday, shares of Resource Capital Corp (RSO) were yielding above the 13% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.80), with the stock changing hands as low as $6.15 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for ARR

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:33:16 -0500

In trading on Wednesday, shares of ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $7.11, changing hands as high as $7.12 per share.

Top Buys by Top Brass: Secretary Nardone's $1M Bet on NCT

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:15:57 -0500

MFA Breaks Above 9% Yield Territory

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:21:49 -0500

In trading on Thursday, shares of MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) were yielding above the 9% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.80), with the stock changing hands as low as $8.84 on the day.

Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) Passes Through 9% Yield Mark

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:20:25 -0500

In trading on Thursday, shares of Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NRF) were yielding above the 9% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.68), with the stock changing hands as low as $7.52 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (ARR)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:15:18 -0500

On 1/11/13, ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.08, payable on 1/30/13.

Resource Capital Corp Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for RSO

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:27:35 -0500

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Resource Capital Corp (RSO) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $5.62, changing hands as high as $5.79 per share. Resource Capital Corp shares are currently trading up about 2.9% on the day.

Market Vectors Income ETFs Announce 2012 Distributions

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:43:00 -0500

Ex-Div Reminder for Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:41:17 -0500

On 12/27/12, Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.29, payable on 1/31/13.

Two Harbors Investment Corp About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (TWO)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:45:56 -0500

On 12/27/12, Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.55, payable on 1/18/13. As a percentage of TWO's recent stock price of $11.64, this dividend works out to approximately 4.72%, so look for shares of Two Harbors Investment Corp to trade 4.72% lower all else being equal when TWO shares open for trading on 12/27/12.

Ex-Div Reminder for Newcastle Investment Corp (NCT)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:25:13 -0500

On 12/26/12, Newcastle Investment Corp (NCT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.22, payable on 1/31/13. As a percentage of NCT's recent stock price of $8.67, this dividend works out to approximately 2.54%, so look for shares of Newcastle Investment Corp to trade 2.54% lower all else being equal when NCT shares open for trading on 12/26/12.

MORT Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:35:08 -0500

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $26.00, changing hands as high as $26.09 per share. Mortgage REIT Income shares are currently trading up about 0.8% on the day.

13 Rapid Fire ETF Ideas For 2013

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:34 -0500

This past year shaped out to be quite the roller coaster ride for many investors; equity markets persevered through tumultuous, and seemingly never-ending, eurozone debt drama, while the economic recovery at home remains slow and steady at best. Heading into 2013, clouds of uncertainty continue to threaten investors’ confidence as the outcome of the much feared “fiscal cliff” has many on edge. Amid this mixed economic environment, we outline 13 ETF ideas that appear to be positioned for success in 2013 [for more ETF ideas, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter]: 1. ETRACS 2x Leveraged Long Alerian MLP Infrastructure ETN (MLPL) MLPs, entities responsible for storing and transporting oil and products, have lagged far behind the broad market in 2012 (most MLP ETPs are about flat for the year). But as prices have fallen in the weeks since the election, yields have jumped to extremely attractive levels. MLPs are a stable, safe source of hefty [...]

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