7 mortgage stocks to watch

The best mortgage stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 popular mortgage stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the home loan industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR)
2. Rocket Companies Inc (RKT)
3. Lendingtree (TREE)
4. Discover Financial Services (DFS)
5. Citigroup (C)
6. JPMorgan Chase-and-Co (JPM)
7. Bank of America (BAC)

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The mortgage stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering mortgage stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like IVR or RKT.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the home loan industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR)

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests, finances, and manages mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets in the United States. It invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) that are guaranteed by a U.

• Previous close price: $8.32
• Market capitalization: $496,773,888
• 1 year performance: -11.49%
• P/E ratio: 6.1504

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2. Rocket Companies Inc (RKT)

Rocket Companies, Inc. , a fintech holding company, provides mortgage lending, title and settlement services, and other financial technology services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments, Direct to Consumer and Partner Network.

• Previous close price: $11.82
• Market capitalization: $23,012,933,632
• 1 year performance: -19.76%

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3. Lendingtree (TREE)

LendingTree, Inc. , through its subsidiary, operates online consumer platform in the United States. It operates through three segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance.

• Previous close price: $38.44
• Market capitalization: $522,320,576
• 1 year performance: 23.32%

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4. Discover Financial Services (DFS)

Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, provides digital banking products and services, and payment services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; personal loans, home loans, and other consumer lending; and direct-to-consumer deposit products comprising savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRA certificates of deposit, IRA savings accounts and checking accounts, and sweep accounts.

• Previous close price: $173.16
• Market capitalization: $42,245,373,952
• 1 year performance: 56.01%
• P/E ratio: 13.5475

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5. Citigroup (C)

Citigroup Inc. , a diversified financial service holding company, provides various financial product and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. It operates through five segments: Services, Markets, Banking, U.

• Previous close price: $69.19
• Market capitalization: $128,832,634,880
• 1 year performance: 36.04%
• P/E ratio: 19.4074

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6. JPMorgan Chase-and-Co (JPM)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Consumer & Community Banking, Commercial & Investment Bank, and Asset & Wealth Management.

• Previous close price: $242.31
• Market capitalization: $648,569,880,576
• 1 year performance: 44.75%
• P/E ratio: 12.7983

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7. Bank of America (BAC)

Bank of America Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. It operates in four segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking, and Global Markets. The Consumer Banking segment offers traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, non-interest and interest-bearing checking accounts, and investment accounts and products; credit and debit cards; residential mortgages, and home equity loans; and direct and indirect loans, such as automotive, recreational vehicle, and consumer personal loans.

• Previous close price: $44.38
• Market capitalization: $333,770,293,248
• 1 year performance: 32.76%
• P/E ratio: 15.7609

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in mortgage stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—mortgage stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the home loan industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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