According to CoinMeta, the current yield of the S&P 500 index is around 1%, which is near its lowest level in over 20 years. For investors seeking higher returns, AGNC Investment (Nasdaq: AGNC) is a top choice, with a yield of over 13.5% and monthly dividends. It focuses on investing in residential mortgages guaranteed by government agencies. Ares Capital (Nasdaq: ARCC) has a dividend yield of nearly 10% and has maintained stable or growing dividends over the past 17 years, focusing on providing loans to medium-sized market companies. Western Midstream Partners (New York Stock Exchange: WES) has a yield of around 8%, and since its reset in 2020, its distributions have increased by 193%. These three stocks stand out for their extremely high dividend yields, and although they carry higher risks, they have a good track record of paying steadily growing dividends in recent years.