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   Oct 9, 2014
     
      Valuentum's Performance on Seeking Alpha Image Source: TipRanks, as of November 2016. We think transparency is good for both research providers and investors. Seeking Alpha recently published return performance for 'tagged long' and 'tagged short' ideas. Let's evaluate Valuentum's performance in this Seeking Alpha study. Sep 14, 2014
     
      Beware of Groupthink: American Capital, Annaly and now Seadrill "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Jun 22, 2014
     
      Valuentum Economic Castle™ Rating Update Members should expect the initial Economic Castle™ ratings. Feb 18, 2014
     
      Realty Income Still One of Our Favorite Dividend-Focused REITs The REIT’s focus on delivering monthly income to investors should not be overlooked. Dec 5, 2013
     
      Valuentum Members Are Reminded of the mREITs Goldman places a ‘Sell’ rating on Annaly Capital and American Capital, reminding investors of arguably Valuentum’s best call of 2013. Oct 29, 2013
     
      American Capital Agency Disappoints Again; Armour Residential Follows The mREITs are scaling back risky exposure as book-value bleeding stalls in the third quarter. We’re still not interested in the group. Jul 30, 2013
     
      American Capital Agency Loses $2.37 Per Share in Second Quarter American Capital Agency succumbs to wider spreads in the broader mortgage backed securities market. We’re not deceived by the elevated yields in the mortgage REIT space, and we remain on the sidelines as we have been since the industry peak in September 2012. Jun 21, 2013
     
      Dividend Increases for the Week Included Realty Income and US Bancorp; Dividend Cuts Included a Number of Mortgage REITs We outline the dividend increases and cuts for the week ending June 21. Jun 19, 2013
     
      Mortgage REITs Are Still Hurting A rising 10-year Treasury yield and American Capital’s dividend cut have put downward pressure on the mREIT industry. Latest News and Media The High Yield Dividend Newsletter, Best Ideas
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