Analysts Highlight High-Yield Mortgage REITs Dynex Capital and Ellington Financial as Attractive Options for Return-Focused Investors
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Analysts highlight stocks like Dynex Capital (DX) and Ellington Financial (EFC) that pay large monthly dividends with yields over 13%.
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Dynex focuses on mortgage-backed securities and loans and has a current dividend yield of 13%. Analyst Eric Hagen sees upside potential of 26% for DX stock.
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Ellington Financial acquires mortgage-related assets like MBS and equity investments in loans. Its dividend yields 14.4% at current share prices.
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Analyst Crispin Love believes Ellington could benefit from loan acquisition opportunities and sees 20% upside for the stock.
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High dividend yields plus upside potential highlighted by analysts make these stocks attractive options for return-focused investors.