Fannie And Freddie: Which One To Choose
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac present high-risk, high-reward investment opportunities if they exit conservatorship. Fannie Mae is more attractive due to its larger scale, higher margins, and potentially less dilution in an IPO.
February 26, 2025 | 8:15 pm
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Freddie Mac offers upside potential if it exits conservatorship, but it is less attractive than Fannie Mae due to smaller scale and higher potential dilution in an IPO.
While Freddie Mac has potential upside if it exits conservatorship, it is less attractive than Fannie Mae due to its smaller scale and the likelihood of greater dilution in an IPO, which could impact shareholder value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Fannie Mae is considered more attractive than Freddie Mac due to its larger scale, higher operating margins, and potentially less dilution in an IPO if it exits conservatorship.
Fannie Mae's larger scale and higher operating margins make it a more attractive investment compared to Freddie Mac. Additionally, if equity is raised through an IPO, Fannie Mae would likely face less dilution of its common shares, enhancing its appeal.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80