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Watch Out for These Dividend Yield Traps in 2023

These high-yield stocks may look attractive at a glance, but buyers beware.

By Matt Frankel, CFP and Tyler Crowe – Mar 30, 2023 at 7:21AM EST

Mortgage real estate investment trusts, or mortgage REITs, may look attractive with their double-digit dividend yields, but it's important to understand how these businesses work and why they don't exactly have strong track records. In this video, Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe talks with Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel about the dangers of mortgage REIT investing.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 23, 2023. The video was published on March 24, 2023.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matthew Frankel, CFP® has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Stocks Mentioned

Annaly Capital Management Stock Quote
Annaly Capital Management
NYSE: NLY
$22.42
(-0.36%)-$0.08
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AGNC Investment Corp.
NASDAQ: AGNC
$10.67
(-0.47%)-$0.05

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