Every so often, the Market hands us a day that feels noisy on the surface but clarifying underneath. Today seems to be one of those days for me. Three income securities... MGR , AGNCN , and NLY-PG ... all moved into focus at the same time, each for different reasons, and each reinforcing why I continue to increase my contributions to my Augmented Income Strategy (AIS). AIS is built on a simple foundation: steady yield, disciplined entries, higher return, and capital preservation. It’s not about chasing the highest number on the screen. It’s about building a durable income engine that behaves the same way in calm markets and noisy ones. Quite simply, it's my long treasured Passive Income engine. Understanding the Baseline: What is Par Value? Before diving into the specific securities, it’s essential to understand a fundamental concept that governs all of them: Par Value . I know few people pursue Preferred and Jr Debt, so this is an important aspect. For almost all exchan...
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