AGNC Investment Corp. is among the 13 highest paying monthly dividend stocks to buy. Keefe Bruyette analyst raised AGNC’s price target to $11 and remains optimistic about agency MBS REITs in 2026. Lower rates benefit AGNC by improving funding costs and making the spread math work better. AGNC operates differently from a typical REIT by investing in mortgage-backed securities. The company borrows on a short-term basis to finance its portfolio.

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