11 Best Annual Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

8. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB)

No. of Hedge Funds: 27

Annual Dividend: $0.77

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) manages a position in our list of 11 best annual dividend stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Analyst sentiment remains mixed despite a positive first half of 2025.

German multinational investment bank and financial services company, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB), operates from its headquarters in Frankfurt and has a dual listing on both the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Founded in 1870, the company offers a wide range of services, including corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, and asset management.

In the first half of 2025, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB)’s pre-provision profit nearly doubled to €6.2 billion. The profit is primarily due to a diversified business mix and a 4% rise in net commission and fee income. In doing so, the bank achieved 90% of its operational efficiency target, contributing to a strong Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio.

However, despite the achievements, the analysts’ rating on the stock remains mixed. Buy rating and Hold rating gain almost equal weightage among the 19 analysts followed by CNN. On the other hand, 27 hedge funds holding ownership in the company signal a moderate institutional trust in the company’s growth prospects. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) offers a comparatively low but stable annual dividend of $0.77.