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3. Genesis Lease

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3. Genesis Lease

This company (GLS), incorporated in Bermuda and headquartered in Ireland, leases commercial jet aircraft that it owns to a diverse group of airlines throughout the world.

Price (7/15/08): 9.78

Dividend Yield: 14.7%

S&P Investment Rank: 4 STARS (buy)

S&P Insight: The company has a fleet of young, fuel-efficient aircraft. It also lined up new long-term bank financing for an aircraft already leased through 2019, which S&P thinks demonstrates the company's ability to access funding in challenging markets.