7Mon·

I decided to completely sell out of this position.

This is for two reasons. One, I'd rather continue to building my core ETFs like $SPLG , $SCHD and/or further add to $O (-2.27%) . It is maybe even time to consider adding $QQQM .

Second, I don't think that the dividend payout of 15% is sustainable in the long-run, it has been so far, but I don't want to be in the position of hoovering over the SELL button and wait for the dividend announcement.

This also goes towards trimming the portfolio down to a few positions that one doesn't have to monitor too closely...

What do you think? Do you or did you own $AGNC (+0.24%) ?

Happy investing, happy compounding!

12.06

AGNC Investment

Sold x311 at $9.76

$3,035.36

0.30%

5 Comments

DieEnte7@DieEnte7

7Mon

Without knowing AGNC, your reasoning sounds good to me and I would also be skeptical about a company with that kind of dividend yield.

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TIGHT C.@antifreund

7Mon

@DieEnte7 It actually looks like their payout ration was about 60%, which doesn't seem to be too bad. Anyways, trying to get more money into the ETFs and stocks that I know I want to keep long-term seemed the smarter choice. In addition, stock picking is just too risky 🤪
Happy investing, happy compounding!

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Patrick@TheRealPatric

1Mon

The dividends were considerably high from 2014-2017 (maintaining ~12% yield) when the interest rates were low. The dividends started to fall as the interest rates rose. Given that the rate are starting cut again, I find it a good steady monthly income for the next 2 years at least.

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Ǝ@Wacho-el-Wero

6Mon

Yea yup
$AGNC definitely a CERTIFIED DIVIDEND TRAP
I’m getting rid of it too and some
I’m ma fund $CAH and $CHCT
Check them out if you have no choice
I am also currently enjoying $AMSWA $EC and $CVI

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TIGHT C.@antifreund

6Mon

@Wacho-el-Wero I do miss the 15% dividends though, but who knows how long their are gonna pay that ... I think you and I made the right decision...

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