Sirius XM Holdings and other high-yield ReFa/Ro Dogs offer strong dividend returns, with all top 10 passing the 'dividends from $1k invested exceed share price' test. Analyst projections suggest net gains of 25.77% to 52.74% for the top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs by January 2027, with an average estimated gain of 31.68% on $10k invested. Contrarian yield-based strategies favor underdogs; buying on pullbacks can enhance yield, though caution is warranted for cash-poor stocks with negative free cash flow margins.

AGNC Investment is a high-yield real estate investment trust, but also a fairly risky income investment. Realty Income has a much lower yield, but it is a much more reliable dividend payer.

AGNC benefits from the stabilization of MBS spreads and the Fed's pivot, while Starwood remains pressured by the office real estate sector. With a 97% dividend coverage and zero credit risk, AGNC's 12.6% yield is structurally superior in the current macro environment. The 2026 outlook favors AGNC as interest rate volatility stabilizes; both mREITs offer complementary roles in an income-focused portfolio.

Shares of AGNC Investment have rallied this year. The REIT still offers a monster dividend yield.

Regulated Investment Companies or RICs (BDCs, REITs, and CEFs), avoid corporate-level taxes by distributing at least 90% of taxable income as dividends. Trading above NAV (Net Asset Value) allows companies to issue new shares and invest the proceeds at a profit, growing the "pie" for everyone. Credit Quality Resilience: Despite a soft economy, top-tier BDCs are maintaining non-accrual rates well below 2%, outperforming traditional banks.

AGNC Investment and Ares Capital have huge dividend yields. AGNC has maintained its monthly dividend for the past five years.

Real estate investment trusts are designed to distribute income to investors through large dividends. AGNC Investment is not a traditional property-owning REIT.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for February 2026.

Vici Properties is a much better buy for income-oriented investors.

AGNC Investment has maintained its lucrative dividend for the past five years. Ares Capital has maintained or increased its dividend for the last 16 consecutive years.