Investors who are looking for high-yielding stocks should consider real estate investment trusts (REITs). Most of these companies invest in physical real estate, and because they are legally required to pay out at least 90% of their income as dividends annually, they often sport highly attractive yields.

Mortgage REITs, though, are a little different from those that invest in commercial rental property. Instead, they invest in real estate debt. The two biggest mortgage REITs are AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) and Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY). Which one is the better buy? 

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