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The Dividend Trap: These Mortgage REITs Paid Investors While Destroying Principal
Source: 247wallst.com
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Mortgage REITs are offering double-digit dividend yields, but the article warns that some of the sector's largest companies have effectively funded these payouts through erosion of shareholder principal. The highlighted risk is that headline yields may be unsustainable and could mask declining book value, creating downside for income-focused investors.
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