This Nearly 16%-Yielding Dividend Stock Has Paid Out $16 Billion Since 2008. Here's Why I'm Not Worried About the Next Payment.

AGNC Investment, a residential mortgage REIT, has paid out $16 billion in dividends since its 2009 IPO and currently offers a 16% dividend yield. Despite the high yield raising sustainability concerns, the author believes the next dividend payment is safe because the company's returns align with its dividend economics and it successfully maintained payouts through the last Fed rate-hike cycle. However, investors should monitor earnings closely as the dividend may not be sustainable forever.

10/03/2026, 12:08 PM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Pays $0.12 Every Month. Here's How Much You'd Need to Invest to Collect $1,000 a Month.

AGNC, a mortgage REIT, offers a 16% dividend yield ($0.12 monthly per share), requiring a $75,000 investment to generate $1,000 monthly income. However, the stock has declined nearly 15% year-to-date, offsetting dividend gains. The company's business is highly sensitive to interest rates, and with recent Fed rate hikes, AGNC faces headwinds despite maintaining sustainable dividends.

09/30/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

This Stock's 10% Yield Beats the Market. Its 10-Year Return Doesn't. Is It a Value Trap, or a Real Opportunity?

Ladder Capital, a commercial mortgage REIT, offers an attractive 10% dividend yield but has underperformed with only 4.7% average annual returns over the past decade. Despite past struggles from pandemic-related office sector exposure, the company has significantly repositioned its portfolio, achieved investment-grade status, and now trades at a 30% discount to book value. The analyst argues it represents a real opportunity rather than a value trap, citing expectations for earnings growth and dividend increases.

09/27/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's How Many Shares of This 15%-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock You'd Need to Cover Your Mortgage Payment

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT paying a 15% monthly dividend, would require an investment of approximately $170,717 (17,783 shares at $9.60) to cover the average U.S. monthly mortgage payment of $2,134. While the dividend has been maintained since early 2020, the article cautions that this strategy carries significant risks including tax implications, past dividend cuts, and concentration risk.

09/26/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment Is Joining the S&P MidCap 400 Index. Here's What That Means for Its 14%+ Yield.

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, joined the S&P MidCap 400 Index on September 21, 2026. While index inclusion will increase institutional ownership through passive funds and ETFs, it won't directly impact the REIT's monthly dividend of $0.12 per share. The company's 14.6% yield reflects a 20% share price decline this year due to rising interest rates. AGNC's dividend sustainability depends on maintaining returns above its cost of capital, currently in the 15-17% range.

09/21/2026, 9:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Has AGNC's Monthly Dividend Made Up for What Its Share Price Did?

AGNC Investment's share price has declined 50% since its May 2008 IPO, falling from $20 to around $10 per share. However, the mortgage REIT has paid over $50 in cumulative dividends per share, more than offsetting the price decline. With dividends reinvested, IPO investors would see nearly 600% total returns (11% annualized), outperforming other financial stocks and mortgage REITs. The article cautions that the current 14.4% dividend yield is unsustainable, as both share price and dividend are likely to continue declining due to ongoing dilution from share issuances and market volatility.

09/19/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

If Zero Rates Are Gone for Good, What Is a Checking Account Worth to a Bank?

As interest rates rise, checking accounts become increasingly valuable to banks like Bank of America because they represent the lowest-cost source of capital available. Unlike mortgage REITs that are subject to market rates, banks have control over deposit rates and can maintain profitable spreads between borrowing and lending costs. The stickiness of customer relationships and switching costs further enhance the value of checking accounts in a higher-rate environment.

09/15/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

10-Year Treasuries Yield About 4.8%. Here Are 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Actually Beat That.

With 10-year Treasury yields at 4.8%, three dividend stocks offer higher yields and additional upside potential: AGNC Investment with a 13.5% yield benefits from favorable MBS spread conditions; Energy Transfer offers 6.3% yield with strong growth prospects in midstream infrastructure and AI data center demand; and Verizon provides 5.6% yield with improving subscriber metrics and fiber network expansion opportunities.

09/07/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warned a Rate Hike Could Be Coming. Some Dividend Stocks Would Get Hurt -- Others Could Actually Win.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments at Jackson Hole increased the probability of a rate hike to 60.4% for September. While higher rates would negatively impact most high-yielding dividend stocks due to increased borrowing costs and competition from bonds, some companies with floating-rate loan portfolios could benefit from rising rates.

09/06/2026, 10:35 AM • The Motley Fool

If You'd Invested $10,000 in Each of These 3 High-Yield Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much Income You'd Collect Today

A comparison of three high-yield dividend stocks over the past decade reveals that dividend growth matters more than initial yield. AGNC Investment's dividend income fell 33% due to interest rate changes, while Ares Capital grew dividends 26% and ONEOK increased them 74%. ONEOK delivered the highest total return despite having the lowest initial yield, demonstrating that earnings growth and dividend growth are more important long-term factors than high starting yields.

08/20/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Got $1,000? This Dividend Stock Could Fund Your Coffee Habit for Life.

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, offers a 13.3% dividend yield that could generate approximately $133 annually on a $1,000 investment—enough to cover basic at-home coffee expenses. While the stock has a solid 75-month dividend payment record, it carries higher risk due to previous dividend cuts and lacks growth potential to keep pace with inflation.

08/09/2026, 6:25 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in August (1 Yields Over 13.5%)

The article highlights three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks suitable for income-seeking investors: AGNC Investment (13.5%+ yield), Ares Capital (10% yield), and Western Midstream Partners (8% yield). All three companies have demonstrated stable or growing dividend payment histories, with strong financial positions supporting continued distributions despite higher risk profiles.

08/08/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment Could Turn $1,000 Into Decades of Monthly Passive Income

AGNC, a mortgage REIT, offers a high 13.6% dividend yield that could generate $136 annually on a $1,000 investment. However, the article warns that while dividends are sustainable based on 2026 EPS forecasts, the stock's principal value has declined 45% over 10 years due to share dilution and macroeconomic shocks. The investment depends on favorable interest rate conditions and carries risks if the Fed's yield curve inverts, making it underperform compared to the S&P 500's 320% return over the same period.

08/07/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment Trades 28% Above Its $8.58 Book Value. What Has to Go Right to Justify It.

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, trades at a 25-28% premium to its tangible net book value of $8.58 per share at current prices near $10.65. While the company offers an attractive 13.5% yield with well-covered dividends, investors face significant risks from interest rate volatility and leverage (7.4x), which could erode portfolio value and dividend safety. The stock's premium valuation leaves little margin for error if market sentiment shifts or economic conditions deteriorate.

08/05/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

With a 13% Yield but an Uncertain Interest Rate Environment, Is AGNC Stock a Buy?

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT yielding over 13%, faces uncertainty as the Fed shifts toward potential rate hikes. While the company expects stable spreads and continues generating strong income to cover its dividend, the stock trades above tangible book value with limited upside potential unless spreads tighten significantly.

07/23/2026, 2:03 PM • The Motley Fool