Not exact matches
As a result, the biggest losses went to high -
dividend companies such as utility and
real estate companies
whose stocks become less appealing than bonds to investors seeking income.
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a good example of stocks
whose dividends are generally considered ordinary income.
Negative gearing is often discussed with regard to
real estate, where rental income is less than mortgage interest costs, but may also apply to shares
whose dividend income falls short of interest costs on a margin loan.