3 Monster Dividend Stocks With Yields as High as 14.4%

Group 1: AGNC Investment - AGNC Investment offers a high dividend yield of 14.4%, primarily investing in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) [3] - The company can achieve a return on equity of 18% to 20% on new investments, which is sufficient to cover its operating expenses and dividend payments [4] - AGNC has maintained its substantial monthly dividend for over five consecutive years, but its high return strategy carries significant risks [5] Group 2: LyondellBasell Industries - LyondellBasell Industries currently has a dividend yield of 10.5% and has increased its payout for 15 consecutive years [6] - The company is implementing strategies to improve cash flow by over $1.1 billion by next year through cost reductions and asset sales [7][8] - LyondellBasell returned over $500 million to investors in the second quarter through dividends and share repurchases, but may need to cut its dividend if market conditions do not improve [9] Group 3: Delek Logistics Partners - Delek Logistics Partners has a dividend yield of 9.8%, supported by stable cash flow from long-term contracts [10] - The company generates enough cash to cover its high-yielding payout by more than 1.3 times, allowing for new investments [11] - Delek has extended its distribution growth streak to 50 consecutive quarters, indicating financial flexibility for future increases [12] Group 4: Overall Market Context - The S&P 500's dividend yield is near a record low of less than 1.2%, making the high yields of AGNC, LyondellBasell, and Delek particularly attractive for income-seeking investors [1][13]