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Pre-tax Capital Loss Carryfoward
Ellington Financial Inc. Pre-tax Capital Loss Carryfoward increased by 14.1% to $42.80M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Pre-tax Capital Loss Carryfoward shows a downward trend with a -6.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher carryforwards offer a greater buffer against future capital gains taxes, though they indicate past investment losses.
Detailed definition
The amount of capital losses that can be carried forward to offset future capital gains for tax purposes. This metric is...
Peer comparison
Standard for investment-focused firms; peers with active trading portfolios frequently manage these carryforwards.
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other_pre_tax_capital_loss_carryfowardHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $48.80M | $37.50M | $42.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | -23.2% | +14.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -23.2% | +14.1% |
Range$37.50M – $48.80M
Avg YoY Growth-4.5%
Median YoY Growth-4.5%
Pre-tax Capital Loss Carryfoward at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s pre-tax capital loss carryfoward?
- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported pre-tax capital loss carryfoward of $42.80M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s pre-tax capital loss carryfoward?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s pre-tax capital loss carryfoward has grown at a -6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $48.80M to $42.80M.
- What does pre-tax capital loss carryfoward mean?
- Past investment losses that can be used to offset future investment gains for tax purposes.