Move Over, Annaly Stock: This Unstoppable Financial Stock Is A Better Buy Today

2026-02-18 06:26:00 ET

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) is a popular stock. That's mainly due to the real estate investment trust's (REIT) big-time dividend yield. At over 12%, it's 10 times higher than the S&P 500 's dividend yield (1.2%).

I used to own Annaly stock. However, I sold my investment in the mortgage REIT due to its falling dividend and stock price. I've replaced it with Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) , a financial stock that does a better job of growing its dividend and shareholder value. Here's why I think the business development company ( BDC ) is a better buy today.

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