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AGNC Investment Corp. Sees Drop in Short Interest
Mortgage REIT reports 17.2% decrease in short positions in January
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNCP), a real estate investment trust focused on residential mortgage-backed securities, saw a significant 17.2% decrease in short interest in January, with short positions totaling 7,317 shares as of January 15th, down from 8,838 shares at the end of December.
Why it matters
The drop in short interest could indicate increased investor confidence in AGNC's performance and outlook, as short sellers close out their positions. As a mortgage REIT, AGNC's stock price and dividend yield are closely watched by investors seeking exposure to the residential real estate market.
The details
AGNC Investment, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, uses secured financing like repurchase agreements to leverage its portfolio of agency mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities. The company's stock opened at $25.06 on Wednesday, with a 52-week range of $23.37 to $25.57.
- As of January 15th, 2026, AGNC had short interest totaling 7,317 shares.
- This represents a 17.2% decrease from the 8,838 shares of short interest reported as of December 31st, 2025.
The players
AGNC Investment Corp.
A real estate investment trust that specializes in residential mortgage-backed securities, primarily investing in agency MBS issued and guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities.
The takeaway
The drop in short interest for AGNC Investment suggests increased investor confidence in the mortgage REIT's performance and outlook, which could be a positive sign for the company's stock price and dividend yield going forward.
