5 Very High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

In this article, we discuss 5 very high-yield dividend stocks to buy now. If you want to read our detailed analysis of high-dividend stocks and their performance, go directly to read 12 Very High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Buy Now.

5. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE:IVR)

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 19.64%

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE:IVR) is a Georgia-based real estate investment trust company that manages residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. In the third quarter of 2022, the company reported a net interest income of $31.7 million and its book value per share stood at $12.80. At the end of September, the company had $163.6 million available in cash and cash equivalents, and its total assets amounted to over $4.6 billion.

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE:IVR) currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share for a dividend yield of 19.64%, as of December 5. The company paid nearly $23 million in dividends to shareholders, which makes it one of the best dividend stocks on our list.

At the end of September 2022, 10 hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database owned stakes in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE:IVR), up from 7 in the previous quarter. The collective value of these stakes is over $18.3 million. Citadel Investment Group owned the largest stake in the company in Q3.

4. ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR)

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 20.05%

An American real estate investment trust company, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) specializes in residential mortgage-backed securities. The company is one of the best dividend stocks on our list as it pays monthly dividends to shareholders. Currently, it offers a per-share dividend of $0.10 per share for a dividend yield of 20.05%, as of December 5.

In the third quarter of 2022, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) remained committed to its shareholder obligation, returning $40.2 million to shareholders in dividends.

In October, B. Riley maintained a Neutral rating on ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) with a $6 price target, presenting a positive stance on the mortgage real estate sector.

As of the close of Q3 2022, 8 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey owned stakes in ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARR), up from 5 in the previous quarter. The collective value of these stakes is over $23.8 million.

3. Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC)

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 20.62%

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC) is a Texas-based e-commerce company that sells products related to personal care and wellness. In the first nine months of the year, the company reported an operating cash flow of $5.8 million, up from $557,000 during the same period last year. The company had $70.7 million available in cash and cash equivalents.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC), one of the best dividend stocks, paid $6.8 million in dividends to shareholders through September. The company currently offers a quarterly payout of $0.20 per share for a dividend yield of 20.62%, as of December 5.

At the end of Q3 2022, 2 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey owned positions in Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC), compared with 1 in the previous quarter. The stakes owned by these hedge funds have a total value of over $2.8 million.

2. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK)

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 21.15%

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) is one of the world’s largest dry bulk shipping companies. The company provides full-service logistics solutions for the transportation of commodities around the world. In October, B. Riley maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $27 price target, appreciating the company’s strengthening fundamentals and overall balance sheet.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) started paying dividends in 2019 and has paid regular dividends to shareholders since then. It currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share for a yield of 21.15%, as recorded on December 5. The company has raised its dividends twice this year, which qualifies it as one of the best dividend stocks on our list.

In the third quarter of 2022, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) paid $82.7 million in dividends to shareholders. The company had $71.5 million of cash available as of September 30.

As per Insider Monkey’s Q3 2022 database, 16 hedge funds owned stakes in Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK), the same as in the previous quarter. The collective value of these stakes is over $72.3 million. With over 2.6 million shares, Centerbridge Partners was the company’s leading stakeholder.

1. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI)

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 25.86%

National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) is an American cinema advertising company that plays ads to US consumers in theatres, online, and through mobile technology. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 25.86%, as of December 5.

In October, B. Riley maintained a Neutral rating on National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI), highlighting uncertainties regarding production delays.

In Q3 2022, National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) reported a 72% year-over-year growth in its revenue at $54.5 million. At the end of September, the company had $74.8 million available in cash and cash equivalents with $775 million in total assets.

At the end of Q3 2022, 9 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey owned stakes in National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI), worth $781,000 collectively.

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