Top-Rated Large Cap Stock Investments of 2013

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Recently, mortgage REITs seemed to be a risky move for investors to take on. However, approaching with caution, there are high hopes in the REIT market. Base on expert ratings and past performance, the following large cap shares are worth considering for your 2013 portfolio:
American Capital AgencyAGNC
, along with
Hatteras FinancialHTS
and
Apollo Residential MortgageAMTG
, has all demonstrated management ability that provides high yields. American Capital distributes 90 percent of the income to its shareholders. Many analysts rated it as a Buy, and its exceptional performance have many robust insider buying lately and CEO purchases. American Capital's current dividend yield is 15.52 percent, price hovering around $32. The
Allstate Corporation
ALL
: Allstate recently hit its 52-week high at $48.16. As part of the financial sector and insurance industry, Allstate has a market capital of $22.58 billion. The company has shown strong stock price performance, revenue growth, and reasonable valuation levels. With a recovering US economy, many analysts rated Allstate as a Buy. Allstate's current dividend yield is 2.11 percent.
BT GroupBT
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: BT Group has shown us strong approach to build on its broadband portfolios, supporting solid growth in the future. Expanding its market share in the U.K. and completing face to face with rival British Sky Broadcasting by offering customers “triple play” package, BT recently also gained privileges to broadcast popular football competitions including FA Cup and UEFA Europa League. BT Group's current dividend yield is 2.27 percent, and a price high of $42.
Energy Transfer Partners LPETP
: Coming off a great 4Q performance, Energy Transfer Partners has one of the best P/E in its industry at 8.84. Along with its increasingly stronger managements, the company showed increasing percentage of revenue. If you are searching for a value play to your portfolio, this company may be it. Many analyst believe a distribution in the company is not far in the near future, which means potential increase in stock. Energy Transfer's current dividend yield is 7.71 percent, and a price high of $49.18.
McDonald'sMCD
: In the same week we have a record high Dow Jones average, the congress raised the minimum wage to $9.00. McDonald's is one that public thought would be hammered by the wage increase, lowering its stock immediately following the proposal last month. However, new reports showed the fast food's stock was cut even since its low during that period, additionally, a high 31 percent operating margin will help the industry absorb the shock. McDonald's current dividend yield is 3.17 percent, price reaching a high of $99.46.
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