AGNC Investment Q1: 3 Signs Of A Dividend Trap

  • AGNC Investment Corp. yields nearly 16% after Q1 earnings due to a combination of price pullback and its latest payout declaration. However, I see a few signs of a dividend trap that I've learned from past experiences. Key AGNC red flags include declining EPS, an unsustainably high payout ratio, and shrinking tangible book value per share.