An analysis of 15 high-yielding stocks with market capitalisations exceeding $5 billion shows that Annaly Capital Management and AGNC Investment lead the list with dividend yields of 16.24% and 16.09%, respectively.
Several financial companies offer double-digit yields, while energy partnerships, real estate investment trusts and consumer businesses also feature among the biggest dividend payers.
The contrast comes as US equities head towards the end of a volatile but rewarding 2026. The S&P 500 has gained 12.8% this year through October 29, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite has risen 12.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 8.9%, while the smallcap Russell 2000 has outperformed with a 15.2% gain.
The rally has been supported by corporate earnings and enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence, although higher interest rates, geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices have periodically unsettled investors.
The US 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.98% on October 29, reflecting elevated borrowing costs. Against this backdrop, dividend yields exceeding 10% have attracted attention from income-seeking investors.
Two mortgage REITs offer yields above 16%. Annaly Capital Management, with a market capitalisation of $14.5 billion,…