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American Capital Agency- (AGNC)-s a real estate investment trust (REIT) formed in 2008 to invest exclusively in agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or a U.S. Government-sponsored entity. The Company is externally managed and advised by American Capital Agency Management, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of a wholly-owned portfolio company of American Capital Strategies, Ltd. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.
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