EARN
Ellington Residential Mortgage REITEARN
EARN
About: Ellington Credit Co is focused on corporate collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). It focuses on acquiring, investing in, and managing secondary CLO mezzanine debt and equity tranches. The company relies on strong risk management, including disciplined liquidity management and selective use of credit hedges, to preserve book value during times of stress. It also leverages Ellington's proprietary technology, analytics and risk management systems to enhance underwriting and investment selection and to guide ongoing portfolio monitoring and surveillance.
Employees: 160
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of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,259% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $462K | Put options by funds: $34K
500% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 4
257% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 25 | Existing positions reduced: 7
91% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.7M [Q2] → $47.1M (+$22.5M) [Q3]
40% more funds holding
Funds holding: 47 [Q2] → 66 (+19) [Q3]
9.29% more ownership
Funds ownership: 17.63% [Q2] → 26.92% (+9.29%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EARN.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about EARN published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
12 hours ago
Ellington Credit Announces Shareholder Approval of Conversion to CLO Closed-End Fund
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (the “Company” or “we”) (NYSE: EARN) announced today that it has received shareholder approval, at a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”), for the Company's conversion (the “Conversion”) to a Delaware registered closed-end fund. The converted entity will focus on corporate CLO investments and will be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code. The Conversion is anticipated t.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Ellington Credit Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on February 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwar.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
86 MoPay Dividend Stocks, 80 Funds And 25 'Safer' Buys From December
December's MoPay equities offer high-yield, volatile bargains with dividends from $1K investments exceeding share prices, making now an opportune time to buy. Top ten MoPay stocks could net 13.37% to 38.38% gains by December 2025, based on analyst target prices and dividends. Analysts' estimates show a 21.81% average net gain for $1K invested in each of the top ten MoPay stocks, with 16% higher risk/volatility.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Ellington Credit: High Yield Is Not A Red Flag
Ellington Credit is transitioning from a mortgage REIT to a closed-end fund focusing on CLOs to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns. The company's 15% dividend yield is well-covered by distributable earnings, making it an attractive option for passive income investors. Ellington Credit is selling at a discount to book value, offering a buying opportunity as the portfolio transformation progresses.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Ellington Credit: Still Waiting For Approval To Transition To A CEF (Rating Downgrade)
Ellington Credit Company is attempting to transition from an REIT to a CEF, facing challenges in obtaining shareholder approval despite strong support. The company issued “mirror preferred” shares to amplify voting power and plans to hold another special shareholder meeting in early 2025. The transition aims to avoid double taxation on CLO investments and improve net interest margins, but delays could impact 2025 tax liabilities.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Ellington Credit Prepares for Special Meeting and Issues Mirror Preferred Stock
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: EARN) announced today that its Board of Trustees intends to call a special meeting of shareholders in early 2025 (the “Special Meeting”), to approve its previously announced conversion to a Delaware registered closed-end fund to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code, focused on corporate CLO investments (the “Conversion”). In conjunction with the Special Meeting, the Com.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Ellington Credit Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on January 27, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwar.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Ellington Credit (EARN) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average
Ellington Credit (EARN) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, EARN broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
24 November Ideal 'Safer' MoPay Dividend Dogs From 87 Equities And 80 Funds
Imagine stocks and funds paying you dividends monthly! Your angst awaiting payout is reduced 300%, or more, compared to quarterly, semi-annual, or (ugh) annual doles! These November U.S. exchanged monthly paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks by yield (87); 2. Stock by price upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by yield >10% (80); 4. 'Safer' Ideal-cash-rich (24). Items: 1. Top MoPay stock gains; 2. Overall best MoPay gainers; 3. Funds vs. Equities; 4. Fund risks/rewards. 5. Safer Equity Rankings, all per prices as of 11/22/24.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Ellington Credit Sets Date for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the "Company") today announced that its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:00 am, Eastern Time, via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/EARN2024. As of the close of business yesterday, over 92% of votes received have been cast in favor of each of the proposals that would allow the Company to convert to a closed-end investment comp.
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