Should You Forget AGNC Investment and Buy Starwood Property Trust Instead?

AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) currently offers a big-time income stream. The real estate investment trust (REIT) boasts a dividend yield of more than 14%. That's 10 times higher than the S&P 500's 1.2% yield. However, it's not the only high-yielding REIT that's enticing. Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) yields nearly 11% these days. The company has a more diversified portfolio and a longer track record of making consistent dividend payments. Here's why more risk-averse income investors might want to forget AGNC Investment and buy Starwood instead.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool