Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF), a bank that specializes in consumer loans, announced its fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday. Last May, I wrote about how Synchrony's long-term debt, which yielded above 9% at the time, was a good investment. In
Synchrony Financial Offers 2 Good Income Options
Summary
- Synchrony Financial's preferred shares and longest-dated debt are still trading at attractive yields, making them good buys for income investors.
- The bank's unique business model allows it to borrow money at low interest rates and lend it out at high interest rates, giving it a competitive advantage.
- Despite the rise in borrowing costs, SYF's interest rate spread and net interest income remain above pandemic levels, indicating effective capital deployment.
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