In 2025, two mining stocks and one Spanish bank stock were the best-performing high-yield dividend stocks, driven by soaring gold prices and rising profits. While these stocks could continue to rise in 2026, their momentum is expected to slow down. Aura Minerals, AngloGold Ashanti, and Banco Santander were the top three high-yield dividend stocks of 2025, with gains of 334%, 290%, and 160%, respectively. The mining stocks benefited from surging gold prices, while Banco Santander’s robust earnings growth propelled its gains. The future performance of these stocks in 2026 will depend on factors like gold prices and interest rates.

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