Here's Why Annaly Capital and American Capital Agency May Win in the Long Run

Mortgage REITs, like Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency , have had a rough run in recent months. However, in the long-run, which mREITs have the best chance to deliver superior results for shareholders. In this segment of The Motley Fool's financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson look back at some historical data and tell viewers why Annaly Capital Mangement may have a better chance of winning than a REIT like Two Harbors .

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