# Annaly or AGNC: Which 16%-Yielding Mortgage REIT Is the Better Buy?

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-25T09:22:59.793Z
Updated: 2026-10-25T19:44:09.481Z
Original source: [The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/25/annaly-or-agnc-which-16-yielding-mortgage-reit-is/)
Source published: 2026-10-25T09:19:06.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

A Motley Fool comparison argues that the high dividend yields of Annaly Capital Management and AGNC Investment should be considered alongside their uneven dividend and share-price histories. The author distinguishes spending distributions as income from reinvesting them when evaluating long-term total returns.

The article gives Annaly a qualified preference because its mortgage-servicing-rights business adds exposure beyond mortgage securities. It also stresses that this does not eliminate interest-rate sensitivity or the other risks of leveraged mortgage investing. That preference is the author’s assessment, not a promise that either company will deliver stable income or outperform.

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