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Forget Annaly Capital Management: Here Are 2 Better Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

Mortgage REITs have historically not been great long-term investments.

By Matt Frankel, CFP and Tyler Crowe – Apr 29, 2024 at 6:22AM EST

Many investors are attracted to mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) like Annaly Capital Management (NLY +1.03%) for their high dividends, but the reality is that they rarely perform well over extended periods. In this video, we'll discuss two excellent high-dividend stocks that could be a far better fit for your portfolio.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 25, 2024. The video was published on April 27, 2024.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. 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, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matt Frankel has positions in EPR Properties. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends EPR Properties. 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
$22.61
(+1.03%)+$0.23
EPR Properties Stock Quote
EPR Properties
NYSE: EPR
$58.28
(+0.69%)+$0.40
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Stock Quote
Federal Agricultural Mortgage
NYSE: AGM
$180.99
(-0.90%)-$1.64

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