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Barron's New-Year (NY) Roundtable (RT) selections published in three issues 1/13-27/2025, listed 34 dividend picks as the best of 2025. Analysts predict top picks like AdvanSix, Applied Materials, and Salesforce could net significant returns, with an average gain estimate of 28.85%. Two standout "safer" stocks, AT&T and Annaly Capital, meet the dogcatcher ideal, offering high yields relative to their prices.

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.

AGNC Investment (AGNC 1.26%) has an eye-catching dividend yield of almost 14%. The first thing that most investors will probably think upon reading that sentence is that this is a choice dividend stock.

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate.

The big reason investors should be looking at Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR -0.76%) and AGNC Investment (AGNC 1.26%) today are their dividend yields. Innovative Industrial's yield is a huge 10%, while AGNC Investment's yield is an even loftier 13%!

Investing in real estate can pay big dividends. The average real estate investment trust (REIT) currently offers a dividend yield of around 4%.

Most investors own AGNC Investment (AGNC 0.10%) for its big monthly dividends and don't focus too much on its near-term price swings. The mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) pays a hefty forward dividend yield of 13.8%, but its stock has still quietly risen about 10% over the past 12 months.

Most dividend stocks pay a pittance these days. The S&P 500 's dividend yield is around 1.2%, near its lowest level in over two decades.

AGNC Investment Corp.'s AGNC performance and prospects are significantly influenced by changes in mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have been relatively stable over the past few weeks, hovering near 7%, but changes may be on the horizon as Trump's tariffs could drive them.

January saw solid investment activity with $1,500 in net capital added, primarily into Business Development Companies like Owl Rock Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund. Dividend income hit a record $814 in January, up 21% Y/Y, driven by ongoing investments in high-yield BDCs, aiming for $11,000 annual net dividends. Focus on maintaining steady BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of $100 in dividend income.