5 Best February Dividend Stocks To Buy

2. AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 28

An American real estate investment trust company, AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) is another best dividend stock on our list that pays monthly dividends to shareholders. Barclays raised its price target on the stock in January to $12 with an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm gave a neutral stance on the sector in view of a possible recession.

AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) has cumulatively paid nearly $12 billion in dividends to shareholders since its IPO in 2008. It currently offers a monthly dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 12.79%, as of January 30.

AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) saw a positive hedge fund sentiment in Q3 2022, as 28 funds tracked by Insider Monkey owned stakes in the company, up from 18 in the previous quarter. These stakes have a total value of over $157.7 million.

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