Should You Forget AGNC Investment and Buy Realty Income Instead?

One of the big risks for dividend lovers is focusing too much on yield. A great example of the problem here comes from comparing ultra-high AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) and its 13.5% dividend yield to Realty Income (NYSE: O) and its 5.7% yield. AGNC Investment isn't a bad company, per se, but Realty Income is likely to be the better dividend stock if you are trying to live off the income your portfolio generates.Investing isn't easy; it requires focus and commitment. Before you start buying stocks, define your goal, so you have a target to aim for and a measure to track your performance. The goal of most dividend investors is to generate a substantial and sustainable income stream from their portfolio, allowing them to use that money to cover living expenses.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool