GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Ellington Credit
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests in mortgage-backed securities. Its share price is highly sensitive to interest rate changes and Federal Reserve policy. The chart illustrates the complex business of managing interest rate risk.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities backed by residential real estate. We've classified it as a "Residential Investor." The chart below shows how interest rate changes and the state of the housing market affect this specific segment of REITs.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities backed by residential real estate. It is a component of the GURU.Markets index. The chart below shows the market. See how changes in interest rates and the state of the housing market affect this REIT's shares.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
EARN - Daily change in the company's share price Ellington Credit
Shares of Ellington Credit, a mortgage REIT, exhibit volatility linked to the housing market. change_co measures sensitivity to interest rate changes and credit risk. This metric forms the basis for analyzing companies in the housing finance sector on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT. This chart highlights the high volatility of the financial sector. Comparing it to EARN, with its complex portfolio of mortgage assets, helps assess its sensitivity to interest rates.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Ellington Credit is a mortgage REIT. Its business is highly dependent on interest rate fluctuations. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which directly impacts Ellington's business model.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Ellington Credit
The year-over-year performance of Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT, which invests in mortgage-backed securities, is a story of compound interest rates. Its 12-month market cap reflects management's ability to manage the portfolio amidst the volatility of the debt market, where Federal Reserve policy is a key factor determining the company's profitability and value.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests in mortgage-backed securities backed by government agencies. Its returns are highly dependent on interest rate differentials. The chart clearly demonstrates this high sensitivity to central bank policy.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
The ticker symbol EARN belongs to Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT, not Ellington Credit. As a mortgage REIT, Ellington Residential is a pure interest rate bet. Its business is investing in mortgage-backed securities. Its stock price is extremely sensitive to changes in Federal Reserve policy.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Ellington Credit
The performance of Ellington Credit, a mortgage REIT, is directly dependent on interest rate movements. The monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect changes in the value of its mortgage portfolio and its ability to manage risk in a challenging interest rate environment.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) backed by residential real estate. The performance of this sector is highly sensitive to changes in interest rates and the housing market. The chart below shows how investors assessed risk and return in the complex world of mortgage investing.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Ellington Credit is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgages. Like other mREITs, its stock price is almost entirely determined by the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and credit market conditions. It is a complex financial instrument for playing the yield curve.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Ellington Credit
The weekly performance of Ellington Credit Company, a mortgage REIT, reflects the state of the housing market. Its stock price responds to changes in interest rates and the credit quality of the mortgage-backed securities in its portfolio. The chart below shows how short-term financial news affects the valuation of this investment trust.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Investors residential
How does Ellington Credit's performance compare to the mortgage REIT sector? The chart below compares the trust's weekly share price movements to the industry average. This helps us understand whether its response to the mortgage-backed securities market is typical, or whether its portfolio and strategy are creating unique dynamics.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in home loans. Its performance is closely tied to the real estate market and interest rates. This chart compares its weekly performance with the market, demonstrating how sensitive its asset portfolio is to changes in the macroeconomic environment.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
EARN - Market capitalization of the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company's (formerly Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT) market capitalization reflects its investments in mortgage-backed securities. This REIT's valuation is highly dependent on interest rate movements and the state of the housing market. The chart clearly shows how macroeconomic factors influence the value of its portfolio.
EARN - Share of the company's market capitalization Ellington Credit within the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT whose market share reflects its investments in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies. Its market capitalization is driven by interest rates and the yield of its portfolio.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Investors residential
Here's a chart of the total market capitalization of mortgage REITs that invest in home loans. Ellington Credit Company is one such fund. The fluctuations in the chart directly reflect the state of the housing market, interest rates, and investor appetite for mortgage risk.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
This chart is a barometer of the residential mortgage market. The market capitalization of Ellington Credit Company (probably a typo, EARN stands for Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT) reflects its ability to generate income from its mortgage-backed securities portfolio. The line shows the weight of this complex financial instrument in the global economy.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
EARN - Book value capitalization of the company Ellington Credit
The line on this chart represents the financial foundation of Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT. Its book value is a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies. The dynamics show how this investment trust manages its portfolio based on interest rate movements.
EARN - Share of the company's book capitalization Ellington Credit within the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit, as a mortgage REIT, invests in loans secured by residential real estate. Its own physical assets (offices) are minimal. The chart shows this small percentage, which doesn't reflect the size of its portfolio, which is backed by real estate across the country.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Investors residential
The chart shows the total book value of the financial sector. Against this backdrop, Ellington, as a mortgage REIT, is capital-intensive. Its business is owning a portfolio of mortgage assets, and its balance sheet must be sufficiently "heavy" to support these investments.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Ellington Credit Company is a community investment fund (CEF) that invests in unsecured mortgage-backed securities. Its assets are not houses, but complex financial instruments. The fund's balance is a bet on a specific segment of the real estate market, which is a huge part of the real economy, as shown in the chart.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit's balance sheet is its mortgage-backed securities portfolio. The market price, when trading at a discount to the balance sheet, reflects investor concerns about the risks in these securities. The MvsBCap_Co (P/NAV) chart here is an indicator of fear in the credit markets.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in non-government-backed mortgage securities. The chart shows how the market assesses its ability to manage credit risk and generate high returns for investors in this challenging market segment.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Its income and value are highly dependent on interest rate movements and credit risk. This chart helps compare the valuation of complex financial companies operating in the mortgage market to the overall market trend.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
EARN - Company debts Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) is a mortgage REIT. This chart likely illustrates the company's heavy use of financial leverage. The company borrows funds to purchase mortgage-backed securities, seeking to profit from the difference between the return on assets and the cost of debt, which is the core of its business model.
Market segment debts - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in unsecured agency mortgage-backed securities. This market segment is considered riskier, but also potentially more profitable. This chart clearly demonstrates the high level of financial leverage the company uses to maximize the return on its portfolio.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that invests in credit assets, primarily related to residential real estate. Its leverage, shown in this chart, is a key element of its strategy for enhancing returns. However, it also makes its portfolio highly sensitive to interest rate changes and credit risk.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in unsecured agency mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). This is a riskier segment of the market. The chart shows how the company's debt level relates to overall capitalization and the risks in the mortgage lending sector.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) invests in mortgage-backed securities backed by residential real estate. The company's profitability depends on interest rate differentials. This chart shows the total debt load. It provides context for understanding how changes in monetary policy and the housing market affect EARN's business model.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Ellington Credit
This chart shows the valuation of Ellington Credit Company, a mortgage REIT. P/E is not the primary metric here. The company's valuation, like that of other mREITs, depends on the spread between the yield on its mortgage assets and the cost of borrowing, as well as on changes in interest rates, making its business complex and risky.
P/E of the market segment - Investors residential
This industry metric shows the average P/E for mortgage REITs. For Ellington Credit, it's a key benchmark. Comparing its P/E to the sector average helps understand how investors view its complex strategy and mortgage asset portfolio compared to other players in this rate-sensitive market.
P/E of the market as a whole
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities issued and guaranteed by U.S. government agencies such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This sentiment chart provides an insight into investor sentiment toward interest-rate-sensitive instruments.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is an exchange-traded fund (CEF) that invests primarily in non-agency mortgage-backed securities. This chart reflects investor expectations for this complex and risky segment of the credit market. The fund's valuation relative to its net assets is dependent on forecasts for the housing market, interest rates, and the credit quality of borrowers.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies. The chart shows how the company's future return expectations compare to other mortgage REITs. This reflects the market's opinion of its ability to manage interest rate risk and generate dividends.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. Its profit is derived from the difference between its asset income and its cost of borrowing. This market outlook influences Ellington through interest rates and the state of the housing market, which are closely linked to the overall economic situation.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is a closed-end mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities not guaranteed by government agencies. Its goal is high income. The fund's financial performance is dependent on the state of the housing and credit markets.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) is a REIT that invests in agency-issued mortgage-backed securities. Its profitability depends on interest rates and careful portfolio management. This mortgage market chart shows how financial companies dealing with debt instruments reflect and react to central bank policy.
Overall market profit
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgages. Its profitability depends on the credit quality of borrowers and interest rate dynamics. The overall state of the economy, reflected in this chart, directly impacts people's ability to pay their mortgages, a key factor for Ellington.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company invests in a portfolio of non-government-guaranteed residential mortgages. The future profit projections shown in this chart depend on the state of the housing market and the creditworthiness of borrowers. Analysts closely monitor the delinquency rate in its portfolio.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that invests in non-agency mortgage-backed securities. This chart shows the expected returns for the housing investment sector. It reflects expectations for the housing market and interest rates. This backdrop is key to assessing the risks and returns of Ellington Credit's loan portfolio.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgages. Its profitability depends on interest rate differentials and credit risk. Overall economic forecasts, reflected in this chart, influence Federal Reserve decisions, the housing market, and borrower creditworthiness, all of which are key factors for its business.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that primarily invests in non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Its revenue is the interest income earned on these assets. This chart reflects how investors view its ability to manage credit risk in this complex segment of the mortgage market.
P/S market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities issued and guaranteed by U.S. government agencies such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The company's revenue depends on the interest rate spread. This chart shows the average valuation in the sector, which helps understand how the market values ββthe portfolio and the risk associated with interest rates.
P/S of the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that specializes in residential mortgages not guaranteed by government agencies. Its income comes from interest payments. This chart shows how the market compares revenue from high-yield but risky mortgage lending to revenue from other sectors.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT. Future earnings depend on interest income from its mortgage portfolio. This chart reflects investor expectations regarding the future state of the mortgage market and interest rate trends.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is likely a REIT, or credit asset investment company. This chart compares the company's estimated future earnings with those of other residential real estate investors. It shows how investors view its portfolio and its ability to manage interest rate and credit risk.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is an investment fund that invests in residential real estate-related credit assets. Its income comes from interest payments. General economic optimism, reflected in this chart, is important for the stability of the housing market and the ability of borrowers to service their debts, which directly impacts the fund's cash flow reliability.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that acquires and manages a portfolio of residential mortgage loans. Its revenue comes from the interest income from these loans. The chart shows financial results, which depend on the quality of the loan portfolio and market interest rate dynamics.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a company that invests in a portfolio of non-agency residential mortgages (RMBS). Its goal is to generate attractive returns on these assets. This chart illustrates the state of the niche mortgage market, where risk assessment expertise is key to success.
Overall market sales
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgages. Its profitability depends on interest rates and the credit quality of its portfolio. This, reflecting the state of the economy, affects employment levels and homeowners' ability to repay their loans, which is the company's primary risk.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit Company is an investment fund that invests in credit assets, primarily non-agency mortgage-backed securities. Its income depends on the interest payments and price of these assets. This chart reflects analyst expectations for the mortgage market and interest rate trends.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is a REIT that invests in a portfolio of residential mortgage loans. This chart illustrates expectations for the residential real estate sector. It helps analyze how the company's asset selection and interest rate risk management strategies impact its profitability and dividend stability for shareholders.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT invests in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies. This graph, reflecting interest rates and the state of the housing market, is vital for the company. Rate movements directly impact asset prices and the profitability of hedging strategies, determining the REIT's returns.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Ellington Credit
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT invests in mortgage-backed securities issued by US government agencies. Its business involves generating income from the difference between the interest on these securities and the cost of borrowing. This chart shows how effectively the company manages interest rate risk to generate stable dividends.
Market segment marginality - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) is a mortgage REIT that invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by U.S. government agencies (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac). Profitability depends on managing interest rate spreads and leveraging. This chart shows how successfully the company manages interest rate risk.
Market marginality as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is an investment fund specializing in residential mortgages. Unlike the overall profitability picture, their returns are dependent on the state of the housing market and their ability to manage credit risk. Their goal is to generate high current income from a diversified portfolio of mortgages.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Ellington Credit
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. This chart shows a small team. A small staff is typical for an investment company managed by an external manager, where the primary activity is portfolio management.
Share of the company's employees Ellington Credit within the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm specializing in mortgage assets. This chart reflects its business model. Its small staff demonstrates that its operations are based on the expertise of its highly qualified team in analyzing and managing a complex portfolio of mortgage-backed securities, rather than on operational activities.
Number of employees in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT that invests primarily in agency mortgage-backed securities. This chart shows its involvement in the real estate investment sector. A small but highly skilled team manages the portfolio, using sophisticated hedging strategies to profit from interest rate differentials.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Ellington Credit Company is an investment firm that invests in unsecured consumer loans and other credit assets acquired on the secondary market. The company has a very small staff. This chart shows the millions of jobs in the real economy, making such financial institutions an example of a business with a high concentration of capital rather than labor.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Ellington Credit (EARN)
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a mortgage REIT investing in residential mortgage assets. The business is built on the ability of a small team to manage a complex financial portfolio. This chart demonstrates a very high capitalization per employee, typical for financial companies. The primary value is created through capital management expertise.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company is an investment fund specializing in residential mortgages not guaranteed by government agencies. Success here depends on mastery of risk analysis. The chart shows how the market evaluates the management team's expertise in this complex market segment. The cost per employee reflects the effectiveness of their strategy.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in unsecured agency mortgage-backed securities. Its business is managing complex credit risk. The chart shows a high cost per employee, as a small team of experts manages a high-yield but risky portfolio.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Ellington Credit (EARN)
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). It's a purely financial business. This chart shows how much profit a small team of traders generates from managing a portfolio of securities using leverage and sophisticated risk analysis.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) is a mortgage REIT that invests in mortgage bonds issued by government agencies. Their business is managing interest rate risk and leveraging. This chart shows the industry standard and is important for assessing how effectively the Ellington team manages its portfolio of "safe" assets.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. Like other REITs (MITT, AOMR), the company has a minimal staff. Profit is generated through the "spread"βthe difference between the portfolio's income and the cost of borrowing. This chart demonstrates high financial, rather than operational, efficiency per employee.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Ellington Credit (EARN)
Ellington Credit Company is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgages. This chart demonstrates the effectiveness of its financial strategy. A small team manages the loan portfolio, generating interest income, resulting in a high revenue per employee ratio typical for such financial institutions.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT) that invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issued by agencies (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac). This chart shows the interest income generated by each employee (investment team). This is an indicator of the effectiveness of their investment strategy in the mREIT sector.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT. They don't own homes, but rather invest in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), primarily those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It's a pure financial business. This chart shows how efficiently their small team manages this portfolio, using leverage to generate net interest income.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Ellington Credit (EARN)
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), primarily those not guaranteed by the government. This chart shows bearish bets. Shorts against mREITs are driven by their high interest rate sensitivity and the risk of default in their portfolio of non-guaranteed bonds.
Shares shorted by market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), primarily non-agency (riskier) ones. This chart shows the bets against the mREIT sector. Its rise reflects investor concerns about high interest rates, which are depressing the value of bonds in EARN's portfolio, and default risks in the non-agency segment.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Ellington Credit is a mortgage REIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). Its business is extremely sensitive to interest rates and credit spreads. A surge in market fear (shown in this chart) signals financial stress, which leads to widening spreads and negatively impacts the value of EARN's portfolio.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Ellington Credit (EARN)
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT). The business is extremely sensitive to rates and volatility. This chart frequently shows extremes. A rise above 70 is a rare period of stability, while a fall below 30 indicates panic and chaos in the rate markets, which can destroy the mREIT model.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Investors residential
Ellington Residential (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT) that invests almost exclusively in agency mortgage securities (MBS) guaranteed by Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. This business is a pure bet on interest rate differentials. This chart measures the aggregate momentum in the mREIT sector. It clearly shows when the entire industry is oversold due to rate fears.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT. This chart is a stress indicator for it. Its business is to borrow short and buy long bonds. In a panic (especially when rates rise), this model breaks down: the value of its assets falls and the cost of financing rises, creating existential risk for EARN.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast EARN (Ellington Credit)
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT) that invests in a portfolio of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), both agency and non-agency. This chart shows the average price target from analysts, which is heavily influenced by their interest rate and book value forecasts.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price EARN (Ellington Credit)
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT). The company invests in a high-yielding but risky portfolio of non-government-backed mortgage securities (Non-Agency MBS). This chart shows the difference between the consensus estimate and the price. It reflects how analysts assess the credit risk of EARN's portfolio relative to its high dividend yield.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Investors residential
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a "high-risk" mortgage REIT. It invests in non-agency mortgage bonds (RMBS), which are not guaranteed by the government. This chart shows the general expectations for the residential investor sector. It reflects whether experts believe the housing market is stable or whether they expect defaults to increase.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Ellington Credit is a mortgage REIT (mREIT). Their business is to "buy" mortgage-backed securities with borrowed money, profiting from the "spread." This chart, which reflects overall market sentiment, is critical. It shows rate expectations. Market optimism = growth expectations = rising rates, which "kills" EARN's margins and reduces the value of their portfolio.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Ellington Credit
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT). They don't own buildings, but invest in non-agency mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). This is a riskier (and more profitable) niche than ARR. This chart is an indicator of their spread. It measures their net interest margin (NIM) and their ability to manage credit risk (defaults) in their portfolio.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Investors residential
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) is an mREIT that invests in a portfolio of non-agency mortgage-backed securities. This is a riskier segment. This chart shows the average index for the housing investor sector. It allows investors to assess how effective EARN's risk/return management strategy is compared to the average.
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Ellington Credit (EARN) is a mortgage REIT investing in corporate CLOs and mortgage-backed securities. It focuses on credit risk. This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how EARN, which profits from spreads and credit quality, compares to the overall macroeconomic environment and volatility.