As an investor focused on generating a consistent stream of monthly income, my journey has involved a careful assessment of various high-yield assets. While the lure of high payouts can be strong, it’s crucial to understand the underlying risks. This post outlines my thought process, the investments I’ve considered and ultimately set aside, and my current preferred strategy for a potentially lower-risk approach. Why Other High-Yield Investments Were Set Aside My initial exploration led me to vehicles like AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) and Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) , both known for their attractive dividend yields. However, a deeper look into their business models revealed specific risks that, for my personal strategy, were too significant to overlook. AGNC (Mortgage REIT): My analysis showed that AGNC, as a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), is highly susceptible to interest rate risk . Its profitability hinges on the spread between what it earns on lon...
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