AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) seems like a dream stock for dividend investors. The real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a high-yielding dividend that it pays monthly. That makes it an enticing option for those seeking income.

However, the mortgage REIT might not be the best dividend stock for everyone. Here's a look at why it might not be right for you and an alternative to consider.

AGNC currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.12 per share ($1.44 annualized). That gives it a dividend yield of 16.2% at its recent share price of less than $9.00 apiece. That's a hefty income stream compared to other options. For example, the S&P 500's dividend yield is around 1.6%, while the average REIT dividend is currently less than 5%. 

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