Short Interest in AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNCP) Rises By 161.6%

AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNCPGet Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 38,200 shares, a growth of 161.6% from the December 31st total of 14,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 47,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days.

AGNC Investment Price Performance

AGNCP stock opened at $24.89 on Thursday. AGNC Investment has a 52-week low of $22.91 and a 52-week high of $25.05. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $24.73 and its 200-day simple moving average is $24.53.

AGNC Investment Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 1st were issued a $0.3828 dividend. This represents a $1.53 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.15%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 31st.

AGNC Investment Company Profile

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AGNC Investment Corp. provides private capital to housing market in the United States. It invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the United States government-sponsored enterprise or by the United States government agency.

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