AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNCN) Short Interest Update

AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNCN) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 22,242 shares, an increase of 286.3% from the December 15th total of 5,758 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 32,341 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 32,341 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.

AGNC Investment Stock Performance

AGNC Investment stock opened at $25.47 on Thursday. AGNC Investment has a one year low of $23.63 and a one year high of $26.59. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $25.50 and a 200 day moving average of $25.60.

AGNC Investment Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 1st will be paid a $0.592 dividend. This represents a $2.37 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 31st.

AGNC Investment Company Profile

AGNC Investment Corp. is a real estate investment trust that primarily invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or sponsored entities such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The company seeks to generate income and total return through interest rate spreads, deploying leverage and hedging strategies to manage interest rate and spread risk. Its investment portfolio typically comprises agency MBS across various coupon rates and maturities, supplemented by financing instruments and derivatives to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, AGNC Investment Corp.