3 Monster Dividend Stocks With Yields as High as 14.4%

Dividend yields hover NEAR historic lows, with the broader market averaging less than 1.2%. Yet outliers like AGNC Investment (-2.51%), LyondellBasell Industries (-1.76%), and Delek Logistics Partners (0.18%) defy the trend with staggering payouts reaching 14.4%.

AGNC Investment’s 14.4% yield stems from its Leveraged bets on agency mortgage-backed securities—a high-wire act that delivers 18-20% returns on equity but risks dividend cuts during market downturns. The REIT has maintained its monthly payout for five years, though history shows vulnerability to cyclical pressures.

LyondellBasell Industries offers a 10.5% yield as the chemical giant navigates trough conditions in its sector. Its dividend sustainability hinges on cyclical recovery, with global demand fluctuations dictating cash FLOW stability.