ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. trades at $16.72 (market cap $2.07B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $543.67. The key difference: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. pays a 17.28% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARR | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.07B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $19.12 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $14.05 | $241.68 |
Dividend Yield | 17.28% | — |
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ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities or RMBS. These are issued or guaranteed by U.S.-government-sponsored enterprises, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. The company's investment portfolio is composed of mortgage-backed securities, adjustable-rate mortgage securities, and multifamily mortgage-backed securities. In terms of total fair value, most Armour's investments are long-term, fixed-rate agency RMBS. Multifamily RMBS also represents a substantial amount. Fannie Mae guarantees most of the company's holdings. Armour derives substantially all its revenue as interest income from its investments.
Read more on ARR →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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