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A Bull Market Could Be Here: AGNC Investment Isn't the Bargain You Think

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Bull markets generally lead to extreme investor enthusiasm. With some Wall Street commentators saying we are now back in bull territory, long-term investors should probably take a step back and temper their excitement. And right now, dividend investors eyeing AGNC Investment's (NASDAQ: AGNC) massive 13.8% A lot can go wrong.

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Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow Jones?

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Are the risks these stocks present worth taking on for dividend investors? Meanwhile, Verizon's debt-to-equity ratio, a measure of leverage, of 1.6 At the very least, more conservative investors might want to wait until the lead cable issue is better defined before buying the stock. There are two main problems.

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If I Could Buy Only 3 Stocks in 2024, I'd Pick These

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For most of the market's more active investors, however, picking stocks can be a lot of fun. Also being the biggest name in the beverage business, it enjoys leverage when it comes to selling and marketing its goods. By early 2021, though, it became clear that Disney wasn't the company most investors thought it was.

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Beach Point Closes Second CLO Totaling $397.44m

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The total deal, sized at $397.44m, received broad support from a diverse range of investors. Beach Point has been an active investor in leveraged loans since its inception in 2009. JP Morgan acted as lead arranger. ” The close of Sandstone Peak II brings Beach Point’s total CLO platform to over $850 million.

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Why I Won't Touch This Nearly 10% Yielding Dividend Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

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Its leverage ratio ended last year at 2.2 I don't believe the company's strategic move beyond smoking will pay dividends for investors. While other investors might have no qualms about owning Altria, one of the great things about being an active investor is that we can each make our portfolios reflect our values.

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Bain Capital’s Harrington Takeover: OHA and BMO Pave the Way with $1bn Financing

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Bain Capital Private Equity has a long history of investments in specialty distribution and is one of the most active investors in the sector both in the U.S. OHA manages approximately $61 billion of capital across credit strategies in pooled funds, collateralized loan obligations and single investor mandates as of June 30, 2023.

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You Can't Control Oil Prices, but You Can Control What You Do About Them

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For investors, they can be downright exciting at times, both to the upside and to the downside. As an investor, if you recognize this truism and accept it, you can position your portfolio to manage it. That said, you could also look for a stock that's leveraged to the ups and downs. Here are some ways you can do that.