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Capital Agency Corp. Message Board    • xxavatarxx xxavatarxx
Oct 31, 2012 1:38 PM Flag      Market Reaction      I guess the
market liked AGNC's earnings. : )      AGNC 32.74 +0.74 (2.31%)
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Could it be that buying back shares is kinda like banking your
extra cash till you figure out what to do with it? I mean, if
they just kept the cash, they would have to distribute, right?
This way, as n84 said, they can re issue the shares when they
want the use of the money.        That's probably completely
wrong, but it should generate some good discussion :)      • As
usual I am buffaloed by the market reaction. This time no
different. And if anyone could explain to me why a mREIT buys
back it's own shares I am all ears. I know why regular type
companies do it. But an mREIT? I thought they were all about
raising capital, not spending it unless it generates income.
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