Ares Commercial Real EstateNYSE: ACRE

We've got three shares where big yields are offset by one flaw or another. I recently closed out my position in one of these shares for a gain of more than 40%. Great choice about 17 months ago. Not as great today. I'll include an alternative from my portfolio that still offers an attractive yield for investors.

We've got 5 shares in here plus a bonus. It's like 6, but easier to click. Some of these deals look better than others. Ex-dividend dates are coming up pretty soon for a few of them.

I frequently discuss high-yield sectors like mortgage REITs, BDCs, and preferred shares, emphasizing the importance of knowing when not to buy. Preferred shares have rallied above targets, reducing buying opportunities, while common shares offer higher risks. Some offer upside, but others mostly offer downside. I'll kick off the weekend by highlighting one with a high valuation, as investors pay top dollar for earnings that are about to melt away.

Ares Commercial Real Estate reported negative distributable earnings for the second consecutive quarter due to loan sales below book value, impacting profitability and book value. Despite ongoing loan issues, Ares declared a $0.25 per share dividend for 3Q24, reflecting management's confidence in a potential earnings rebound. The stock trades at a 34% discount to book value, suggesting that concerns about dividend cuts are already priced in.

24/7 Wall Street Insights Real estate is a tried and true asset class for passive income wealth building, but the high entry price can eliminate those with limited liquid investment capital.

BDCs, mortgage REITs, preferred shares, and one baby bond. Most are yielding over 10%. I hope you're ready for the weekend. We're going to do quick coverage on each share. Some of these preferred share and baby bond combinations appear to be slightly mispriced.

Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.

Dividends need to be sustained to create value. We're highlighting a company that regularly falls short. I made some mistakes many years ago and I want to address them so we can all learn from them.

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