With the "NLY stock price" fluctuating near $18.50 this week, analysts highlight strong dividend yields above 13%, which continue to attract income-focused portfolios despite macroeconomic headwinds in the housing market. Real estate funds with a kick . Segments of the real estate sector have been severely impacted by the banking industry’s withdrawal from traditional lending. “Banks have hundreds of billions of unrealized losses sitting on the books that they have to ride out, rather than fire sale,” said Paul Feinstein, CEO and founder at Audent Global Asset Management. “This gap has created an opportunity for funds in the space to generate strong returns.” With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028. The "NLY stock price" is expected to remain range-bound until macroeconomic catalysts break current yield curve patterns, making short-term tactical trades more viable than long holds.