AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) Corp (NASDAQ: AGNC) is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in investing in residential mortgage‐backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or government‐sponsored enterprises. Founded in April 2008 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, AGNC’s business model centers on generating attractive risk‐adjusted returns through a combination of asset selection, leverage, and interest rate hedging. The company acquires agency mortgage pass‐through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations in both primary and secondary markets, building a diversified portfolio of assets that carry the implicit or explicit guarantee of entities such as Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
To manage interest rate and prepayment risk, AGNC utilizes a variety of derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, swaptions, and Treasury lock agreements, which complement its core holdings in agency securities. The trust may also opportunistically invest in non‐agency residential MBS, commercial mortgage‐backed securities, and mortgage servicing rights, subject to its charter and investment guidelines. Through active portfolio management, AGNC seeks to maintain a balance between yield enhancement and risk mitigation within the confines of REIT regulatory requirements.
AGNC Investment Corp is externally managed by AGNC Investment Management L.P., a registered investment advisor whose leadership team brings decades of experience in mortgage finance and capital markets. The management affiliate oversees day‐to‐day operations, security selection, risk management, and hedging strategies. Under the direction of its President and Chief Executive Officer, the company has navigated various interest rate environments and housing market cycles, emphasizing disciplined balance sheet management and transparent governance.
Listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker AGNC, the company serves a broad base of institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to the U.S. residential mortgage sector. While its operations are focused on agency‐guaranteed securities, AGNC’s strategic use of leverage and derivatives aims to deliver income potential consistent with its status as a mortgage real estate investment trust. With its headquarters in the Washington, D.C. metro area, AGNC continues to adapt its portfolio positioning to evolving market conditions and regulatory standards.
