Fannie And Freddie: Getting Ready For A Comeback?

  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have surged on Trump privatization hopes, but common shares may now be overvalued, especially Fannie Mae. The government's senior preferred shares have a liquidity preference, limiting upside for common shareholders if GSEs are recapitalized. Fannie Mae is downgraded to Sell due to stretched valuation; Freddie Mac remains a Hold given more reasonable pricing.