AGNC AGNC Investment Corp

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), AGNC Investment (AGNC) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

Does NLY's high dividend yield, diversified mortgage portfolio and rising net interest income keep it attractive despite valuation concerns? Let us find out.

Does AGNC Investment face earnings pressure from relatively high mortgage rates despite a hefty dividend yield and strong agency MBS focus? Let us find out.

AGNC Investment's AGNC short percent of float has fallen 16.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 50.07 million shares sold short, which is 4.82% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

AGNC's Q2 book value per share slid 7% as widening mortgage spreads and MBS losses pressured portfolio valuations.

NLY tops Q2 earnings estimates as net interest income jumps significantly year over year on increased loan demand.