If you want to generate passive income from your portfolio, AGNC Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AGNC) is one stock that has likely grabbed your attention with its dividend yield of almost 14%.

In addition to its juicy yield, the mortgage real estate investment trust cuts investors a monthly check. It seems like an attractive option for those looking for a steady stream of passive income. But is AGNC the best dividend stock for your portfolio? Let's dive into the business and its risks to answer that question.

As a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT), AGNC has a business model different from your typical REIT. Rather than investing in physical properties like apartments, office buildings, or data centers, it invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS).

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