7 Dividend Stocks for 2025 — Some Pay Over 8%, Some Just Refuse to Die
If you're hunting for dividend income in 2025, you've got two main camps:
High‑yield thrill rides that can pay you handsomely (while trying to give you a heart attack).
Blue‑chip dividend machines that aren't as exciting but just keep on paying.
We've pulled seven names we cover that range from double‑digit yielders to stubborn REITs that won't quit.
Mortgage REIT Trading Tools
These aren't 'buy it and forget it' investments. They're trading securities you can use when the cycle is right.
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) - Around a 14% yield. Volatile, yes, but when spreads move in your favor, the income is almost ridiculous.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) - Also near 14%. Same category as AGNC: powerful income if you treat it like a tactical trade, portfolio risk if you get complacent.
BDC Heavy Hitters
These lend to middle‑market companies at high interest rates — and pass most of that income to shareholders.
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) - About 8.8% yield. Widely respected in the BDC world, with better credit discipline than most.
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) - Near 9.7% yield. Backed by Blackstone's credit platform, plus a cleaner balance sheet than most competitors.
REITs That Just Won't Quit
They may not pay 8%+, but they bring stability, growth potential, and the ability to ride through rough markets.
Realty Income (O) - Roughly 5.8% yield. Still 'The Monthly Dividend Company,' with a consistency most income investors crave.
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) - About 6.4% yield. Market hates its fiber business, but towers remain a core infrastructure play.
American Tower (AMT) - Around 3.7% yield. The lowest payer here, but strong long‑term growth from data demand and international exposure.
The Bottom Line
For pure income junkies, AGNC, Annaly, Ares, and Blackstone Secured Lending are the heavy hitters - each with yields north of 8%.
For long‑term portfolio anchors, Realty Income, Crown Castle, and American Tower are built to survive whatever 2025 throws at them.
Blend them and you've got both short‑term cash flow and long‑term staying power.
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This article was compiled by my assistant. If there are any mistakes, blame him - I certainly will.
Disclosure: I currently have a position in O . I may frequently trade in the preferred shares of any mortgage REIT and occasionally in the common shares.
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