Group 1 - The Conservative Income Portfolio aims to target the best value stocks with high margins of safety while reducing volatility through well-priced options [1] - The Enhanced Equity Income Solutions Portfolio is designed to generate yields of 7-9% while minimizing volatility [1] - AGNC Investment Corp. has been highlighted for its poor returns for income investors, with expectations that improvements are unlikely in the near future [2] Group 2 - Trapping Value consists of a team of analysts with over 40 years of combined experience in generating options income and focusing on capital preservation [3] - The Conservative Income Portfolio operates in partnership with Preferred Stock Trader, featuring two income-generating portfolios and a bond ladder [3]

Key Takeaways AGNC posted Q2 net spread income of 38 cents per share, missing estimates and down from 53 cents a year ago. The company's average asset yield rose to 4.87%, but the cost of funds climbed to 2.86% from 2% last year. AGNC posted a negative 1% economic return on tangible equity, including a 44-cent dip in book value per share.AGNC Investment Corp.’s (AGNC) second-quarter 2025 net spread and dollar roll income per common share (excluding estimated "catch-up" premium amortization benefit) of 38 ...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 22, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsPeter Federico - Director, President, CEO & Chief Investment OfficerBernice Bell - EVP & CFOCrispin Love - DirectorTrevor Cranston - MD - Mortgage Finance Equity ResearchBose George - Managing DirectorJason Weaver - MD - Head Specialty Finance & Real Estate ResearchJason Stewart - Director - Mortgage FinanceEric Hagen - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsKatherine Turlington - IR AnalystDouglas Harter - Equi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AGNC reported a comprehensive loss of $0.13 per common share for Q2 2025, with an economic return on tangible common equity of negative 1% [14] - The tangible net book value per share declined by $0.44, while dividends declared per common share were $0.36 [14] - As of the end of July, the tangible net book value per common share increased by about 1% after accounting for monthly dividend accrual [14] - Quarter-end leverage increased slightly to 7.6x tangible equity from 7.5x at the end of Q1, with average leverage rising to 7.5x from 7.3x in the prior quarter [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The asset portfolio totaled $82 billion at quarter-end, up approximately $3.5 billion from the prior quarter, with a focus on higher coupon specified pools [19] - The weighted average coupon of the asset portfolio increased to 5.13% during the quarter [19] - The net spread and dollar roll income declined to $0.38 per common share, primarily due to the timing of capital deployment and higher swap costs [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) underperformed relative to benchmark interest rates, with spreads to treasury and swap rates widening [5][7] - The current coupon spread to a blend of treasury and swap benchmarks ended the quarter wider by 7 and 14 basis points, respectively [7] - The expected net supply of new MBS for the year is about $200 billion, at the low end of most forecasts [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AGNC's strategy focuses on maintaining sufficient liquidity to navigate financial market volatility and taking advantage of wider MBS spreads [6][9] - The company aims to deploy capital opportunistically in attractively priced assets while managing leverage [26][27] - The favorable outlook for agency MBS is supported by anticipated regulatory changes and a commitment from key policymakers to maintain implicit guarantees for agency MBS [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the financial market stress in April led to a reassessment of macroeconomic and monetary policy outlooks, but most markets recovered by the end of the quarter [4][6] - The company expects bank and foreign demand for agency MBS to grow, with improved seasonal supply patterns for MBS issuance anticipated in Q3 [8][9] - Management expressed confidence in the stability of the mortgage market and the potential for tighter mortgage spreads over time due to supportive government policies [12][21] Other Important Information - The liquidity position totaled $6.4 billion in cash and unencumbered agency MBS, representing 65% of tangible equity, an increase from 63% in the prior quarter [15] - The average projected life CPR of the portfolio declined to 7.8% from 8.3% in Q1, while actual CPRs averaged 8.7% for the quarter, up from 7% in the prior quarter [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the attractive environment and capital raising - Management indicated a favorable outlook for agency MBS and the potential for raising additional capital or increasing leverage as opportunities arise [23][26][27] Question: Core earnings trajectory and dividend levels - Management discussed the alignment of net spread and dollar roll income with portfolio economics, suggesting a return on equity in the high teens range [32][36] Question: Capital deployment status and opportunities - Management confirmed that approximately $1 billion worth of mortgages were purchased recently, with a focus on higher coupon specified pools [43][44] Question: Optimal size of the company and capital issuance - Management emphasized growth driven by accretive capital raising, highlighting the benefits of scale and liquidity for shareholders [50][53] Question: Balance between swap hedges and treasury futures - Management noted a preference for a balanced mix of swaps and treasuries, with a current overweight in swaps due to market conditions [58][60] Question: Impact of government budget deficit on the repo market - Management expressed confidence that treasury issuance would not materially impact the repo market, citing ample liquidity [90][92] Question: Changes in credit scoring and prepayment environment - Management acknowledged potential impacts from changes in credit scoring but deemed them not significantly impactful from an investor perspective [100][104] Question: Risks associated with prepayment protection - Management recognized the risk of increased prepayment speeds due to market efficiency but noted that significant rate drops would be necessary for widespread refinancing [106][112]

Financial Performance - The company's market capitalization is $96 billion[5] - Total dividends paid since IPO reached $147 billion[5] - The dividend yield is 157%[5] - Tangible net book value per share was $781[9] - Comprehensive loss per share was $(013)[9] - Net spread and dollar roll income per share was $038[9] Portfolio Composition - As of June 30, 2025, the investment portfolio totaled $82242 billion[30] - 30-Year MBS accounted for 86% of the investment securities, with a fair market value of $70544 billion[30] - Fixed Rate Agency MBS and TBA securities had a weighted average coupon of 513%[32] Funding and Hedging - Average repo cost for Q2 2025 was 444%[33] - The hedge portfolio totaled $65694 billion, covering 89% of funding liabilities[37,39]

Core Viewpoint - AGNC Investment reported quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share, and showing a decline from $0.53 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -9.52% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $162 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 36.15%, compared to revenues of -$3 million a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, AGNC Investment has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2] Stock Performance - AGNC Investment shares have increased by approximately 0.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 7.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.39 on revenues of $276.48 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.67 on revenues of $949.53 million [7] Industry Outlook - The REIT and Equity Trust industry, to which AGNC Investment belongs, is currently in the bottom 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that the company's stock performance may be influenced by these revisions [5][6]

[AGNC Investment Corp. Q2 2025 Financial Results](index=1&type=section&id=AGNC%20INVESTMENT%20CORP.%20ANNOUNCES%20SECOND%20QUARTER%202025%20FINANCIAL%20RESULTS) [Financial & Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=SECOND%20QUARTER%202025%20FINANCIAL%20HIGHLIGHTS) AGNC reported a comprehensive loss of **$(0.13) per common share** and a **-1.0% economic return** on tangible common equity, with tangible net book value declining **5.3%**, while maintaining a substantial **$82.3 billion investment portfolio** and **$6.4 billion in liquidity** Q2 2025 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Value | Change from Q1 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Comprehensive Loss per Common Share | $(0.13) | N/A | | Net Loss per Common Share | $(0.17) | N/A | | Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income per Share (Non-GAAP) | $0.38 | Down from $0.44 | | Tangible Net Book Value per Common Share | $7.81 | $(0.44) or -5.3% | | Dividends Declared per Common Share | $0.36 | Unchanged | | Economic Return on Tangible Common Equity | -1.0% | Down from 2.4% | | Investment Portfolio | $82.3 billion | Up from $78.8B (derived) | | Tangible Net Book Value 'at risk' Leverage | 7.6x | Up from 7.5x | * The company maintained a strong liquidity position with **$6.4 billion** in unencumbered cash and Agency MBS, which represents **65%** of its tangible equity[8](index=8&type=chunk) * During the quarter, AGNC issued **92.6 million shares** of common equity through its At-the-Market (ATM) program, raising net proceeds of **$799 million**[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Management Remarks](index=2&type=section&id=MANAGEMENT%20REMARKS) Management attributed the **-1.0% economic return** to wider Agency MBS spreads and increased interest rate volatility, yet expressed a favorable long-term outlook for Agency MBS investments due to historically wide spreads and balanced market dynamics * CEO Peter Federico noted that financial markets repriced significantly in April due to greater governmental policy risk, causing interest rate volatility to increase and Agency MBS spreads to widen, resulting in a **-1.0% economic return** for AGNC[6](index=6&type=chunk) * The company maintains a favorable outlook for levered and hedged Agency MBS, citing elevated spreads, balanced supply/demand, potential for increased bank participation, and the administration's intent to preserve the credit profile of Agency MBS[7](index=7&type=chunk) * CFO Bernice Bell stated that the company navigated April's volatility well, used its ATM program to raise accretive capital, and ended the quarter with **7.6x 'at risk' leverage** and a substantial liquidity position of **$6.4 billion** (**65%** of tangible equity)[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Portfolio and Risk Management](index=3&type=section&id=Portfolio%20and%20Risk%20Management) AGNC's **$82.3 billion investment portfolio** primarily comprised 30-year fixed-rate Agency MBS, with leverage at **7.6x** supported by a robust hedging program covering **89%** of financing liabilities through interest rate swaps and U.S. Treasury positions [Investment Portfolio](index=3&type=section&id=INVESTMENT%20PORTFOLIO) The **$82.3 billion investment portfolio** was heavily concentrated in Agency MBS and TBA securities, with **96%** in 30-year fixed-rate securities, and a projected constant prepayment rate (CPR) of **7.8%** Investment Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2025 | Security Type | Value (in billions) | | :--- | :--- | | **Agency MBS and TBA Securities** | **$81.6** | | - 30-year fixed-rate MBS & TBA | $78.6 | | - 15 & 20-year MBS & TBA | $0.8 | | - CMOs, adjustable-rate, etc. | $2.2 | | **CRT, non-Agency, and other** | **$0.7** | | **Total Investment Portfolio** | **$82.3** | * The weighted average projected CPR for the life of Agency securities decreased to **7.8%** as of June 30, 2025, from **8.3%** at the end of Q1, while the actual portfolio CPR for Q2 was **8.7%**, up from **7.0%** in the prior quarter[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Leverage and Liquidity](index=5&type=section&id=LEVERAGE) The company's tangible net book value 'at risk' leverage ratio increased slightly to **7.6x**, with the portfolio primarily funded by **$66.0 billion** in repurchase agreements, **53%** of which was through its captive broker-dealer subsidiary * The tangible net book value 'at risk' leverage ratio was **7.6x** as of June 30, 2025, compared to **7.5x** as of March 31, 2025, with the average leverage for the quarter at **7.5x**[21](index=21&type=chunk) * As of quarter-end, **$34.7 billion**, or **53%**, of the Company's Investment Securities Repo was funded through its captive broker-dealer subsidiary, Bethesda Securities, LLC[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Hedging Activities](index=5&type=section&id=HEDGING%20ACTIVITIES) The company's hedging portfolio covered **89%** of its financing liabilities, primarily through **$45.1 billion** in interest rate swaps and a net short U.S. Treasury position that increased to **$20.0 billion** * As of June 30, 2025, various interest rate hedges equaled **89%** of the Company's outstanding balance of Investment Securities Repo, TBA position and other debt, down from **91%** as of March 31, 2025[23](index=23&type=chunk) Key Hedging Positions as of June 30, 2025 | Hedge Instrument | Position (billions) | Change from Q1 2025 (billions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pay-Fixed Interest Rate Swaps | $45.1 notional | Decreased from $47.8 | | Net Short U.S. Treasury Position | $20.0 | Increased from $15.7 | | Net Payer Swaptions | $1.9 notional | Unchanged | [Financial Performance Analysis](index=3&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance%20Analysis) The company's Q2 financial performance saw a **5.3% decline** in tangible net book value and a decrease in non-GAAP net spread and dollar roll income to **$0.38 per share**, with the annualized net interest spread compressing to **2.01%** [Tangible Net Book Value (TNBV)](index=3&type=section&id=TANGIBLE%20NET%20BOOK%20VALUE%20PER%20COMMON%20SHARE) Tangible net book value per common share declined **5.3%** to **$7.81** as of June 30, 2025, from **$8.25** in the prior quarter, excluding goodwill of **$0.50 per share** * As of June 30, 2025, tangible net book value per common share was **$7.81**, a decrease of **$(0.44)** or **-5.3%** for the quarter from **$8.25** as of March 31, 2025[4](index=4&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income](index=4&type=section&id=NET%20SPREAD%20AND%20DOLLAR%20ROLL%20INCOME) The company's non-GAAP net spread and dollar roll income for Q2 2025 was **$0.38 per common share**, a decrease from **$0.44 per common share** in the prior quarter * Net spread and dollar roll income (a non-GAAP measure) was **$0.38 per common share** for Q2 2025, compared to **$0.44 per common share** for Q1 2025[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Asset Yields, Cost of Funds, and Net Interest Spread](index=4&type=section&id=ASSET%20YIELDS%2C%20COST%20OF%20FUNDS%20AND%20NET%20INTEREST%20RATE%20SPREAD) The annualized net interest spread compressed to **2.01%** in Q2 2025 from **2.12%** in Q1, driven by an increased cost of funds to **2.86%** while average asset yield remained stable at **4.87%** Net Interest Spread Components (Q2 2025 vs Q1 2025) | Metric | Q2 2025 (%) | Q1 2025 (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Average Asset Yield (incl. TBA, excl. catch-up) | 4.87 | 4.87 | | Combined Weighted Average Cost of Funds | 2.86 | 2.75 | | **Annualized Net Interest Spread** | **2.01** | **2.12** | [Other Gain (Loss), Net & OCI](index=5&type=section&id=OTHER%20GAIN%20%28LOSS%29%2C%20NET) AGNC recorded a net loss of **$(274) million** in 'other gain (loss), net,' primarily from losses on interest rate swaps and U.S. Treasury positions, partially offset by **$48 million** in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) from unrealized gains on Agency securities * The company recorded a net loss of **$(274) million** in other gain (loss), net, which included **$(518) million** of net losses on interest rate swaps and **$(135) million** of net losses on U.S. Treasury positions[26](index=26&type=chunk) * The company recorded other comprehensive income (OCI) of **$48 million**, or **$0.05 per common share**, from net unrealized gains on Agency securities recognized through OCI[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Common Stock Dividends](index=6&type=section&id=COMMON%20STOCK%20DIVIDENDS) AGNC declared total dividends of **$0.36 per common share** for Q2, maintaining its monthly rate, bringing the cumulative common stock dividends since IPO to **$14.7 billion** * The company declared dividends of **$0.12 per share** for April, May, and June, totaling **$0.36 per share** for the second quarter[28](index=28&type=chunk) * From its May 2008 IPO through Q2 2025, AGNC has declared a total of **$14.7 billion** in common stock dividends, or **$49.36 per common share**[28](index=28&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Key Statistics](index=6&type=section&id=FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%2C%20OPERATING%20PERFORMANCE%20AND%20PORTFOLIO%20STATISTICS) This section presents detailed financial statements and key statistics for Q2 2025, including a Consolidated Balance Sheet showing **$102.0 billion** in total assets, a Consolidated Statement of Operations detailing a net loss of **$(178) million**, and reconciliations for non-GAAP measures like Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income of **$388 million** [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20BALANCE%20SHEETS) As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased to **$102.0 billion**, driven by Agency securities and reverse repurchase agreements, with total liabilities rising to **$91.7 billion** and total stockholders' equity reaching **$10.3 billion** Selected Balance Sheet Data (in millions) | Account | June 30, 2025 (millions) | March 31, 2025 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Agency securities, at fair value | $73,232 | $70,363 | | Total assets | $102,021 | $95,889 | | Repurchase agreements | $69,153 | $66,138 | | Total liabilities | $91,674 | $85,847 | | Total stockholders' equity | $10,347 | $10,042 | [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=8&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) For Q2 2025, the company reported net interest income of **$162 million**, but a total other loss of **$(274) million** led to a net loss of **$(140) million**, with a comprehensive loss available to common stockholders of **$(130) million** or **$(0.13) per share** Selected Statement of Operations Data (in millions) | Account | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 (millions) | | :--- | :--- | | Net interest income | $162 | | Total other (loss) gain, net | $(274) | | Net income (loss) | $(140) | | Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $(178) | | Comprehensive income (loss) available to common stockholders | $(130) | [Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Measures](index=9&type=section&id=RECONCILIATION%20OF%20GAAP%20COMPREHENSIVE%20INCOME%20%28LOSS%29%20TO%20NET%20SPREAD%20AND%20DOLLAR%20ROLL%20INCOME%20%28NON-GAAP%20MEASURE%29) The company reconciled its GAAP comprehensive loss of **$(130) million** to a non-GAAP Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income of **$388 million** for Q2 2025, adjusted for items like unrealized gains/losses and swap income * For Q2 2025, the company reconciled a GAAP comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders of **$(130) million** to a non-GAAP Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income of **$388 million**[37](index=37&type=chunk) * Key adjustments included adding back net unrealized and realized losses on securities and derivatives, and including periodic interest rate swap income of **$282 million** and TBA dollar roll income of **$24 million**[37](index=37&type=chunk) [Key Statistics](index=11&type=section&id=KEY%20STATISTICS%2A) The Key Statistics table provides a quarterly comparison of critical metrics, highlighting a period-end tangible 'at risk' leverage of **7.6x**, an average actual CPR of **8.7%**, and a negative economic return of **-1.0%** on tangible common equity for Q2 2025 Selected Key Statistics (Q2 2025 vs Q1 2025) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tangible net book value "at risk" leverage - period end | 7.6:1 | 7.5:1 | | Average actual CPR for securities held | 8.7% | 7.0% | | Average forecasted CPR - period end | 7.8% | 8.3% | | Combined net interest spread (excl. catch-up) | 2.01% | 2.12% | | Economic return (loss) on tangible common equity | (1.0)% | 2.4% | [Company and Investor Information](index=13&type=section&id=Company%20and%20Investor%20Information) This section provides corporate and investor information, including details for the upcoming stockholder conference call and a detailed explanation of the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures for greater transparency * AGNC will host a stockholder call on July 22, 2025, at 8:30 am ET, with a corresponding slide presentation available on its website[44](index=44&type=chunk)[45](index=45&type=chunk) * The company is a leading investor in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which are guaranteed against credit loss by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae[48](index=48&type=chunk) * The press release includes a detailed explanation of its non-GAAP measures, such as "net spread and dollar roll income," stating they provide greater transparency into the information used by management for financial and operational decision-making[53](index=53&type=chunk)[55](index=55&type=chunk)

Financial Highlights - AGNC Investment Corp. reported a tangible net book value per common share of $7.81 as of June 30, 2025, a decrease of 5.3% from $8.25 as of March 31, 2025 [7] - The company's investment portfolio totaled $82.3 billion, with 96% consisting of 30-year fixed-rate Agency MBS and TBA securities [8] - The economic return on tangible common equity for the second quarter was -1.0%, comprising $0.36 in dividends per common share and a $(0.44) decline in tangible net book value per common share [6][9] Management Remarks - The company's President noted that financial markets experienced significant repricing due to governmental policy risks, leading to increased interest rate volatility and negative investor sentiment [5] - Despite most asset class valuations recovering, Agency MBS underperformed, resulting in wider spreads to benchmark rates during the second quarter [5] Investment Portfolio - As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average coupon for fixed-rate Agency MBS and TBA securities was 5.13%, up from 5.03% as of March 31, 2025 [8] - The company maintained a substantial liquidity position of $6.4 billion in unencumbered cash and Agency MBS, representing 65% of its tangible equity [6] Leverage and Risk Management - The tangible 'at risk' leverage ratio was 7.6x as of June 30, 2025, compared to 7.5x as of March 31, 2025 [20] - The company issued 92.6 million shares of common equity through At-the-Market offerings, raising net proceeds of $799 million [9] Income and Expenses - The company recognized net spread and dollar roll income of $0.38 per common share for the second quarter, down from $0.44 per common share in the prior quarter [17] - Interest income for the second quarter was $830 million, while interest expense was $668 million, resulting in a net interest income of $162 million [32] Other Comprehensive Income - The company recorded other comprehensive income of $48 million, or $0.05 per common share, during the second quarter, compared to $93 million, or $0.10 per common share, in the prior quarter [28]

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