Financing

Due from brokers, net

Ellington Financial Inc. Due from brokers, net decreased by 159.0% to -$4.21M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 273.4%, from $2.43M to -$4.21M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate net cash inflows from broker financing, while negative values indicate net cash outflows to maintain collateral or margin requirements.

Detailed definition

Net cash inflows resulting from financing-related transactions with brokerage firms, such as margin accounts or collater...

Peer comparison

Common in investment firms and hedge funds that rely on prime brokerage services for leverage.

Metric ID: financing_proceeds_from_brokers_financing_activities

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$12.97M-$12.52M-$31.36M$52.10M$13.36M-$16.37M$30.17M-$1.19M$1.71M$954.00K-$6.77M$2.43M-$2.82M-$1.03M-$1.63M-$4.21M
QoQ Change+3.5%-150.5%+266.2%-74.4%-222.6%+284.3%-104.0%+243.2%-44.1%-809.9%+135.9%-216.1%+63.5%-58.1%-159.0%
YoY Change+516.3%+142.6%-42.1%-108.9%+105.8%-122.4%+303.7%-265.1%-207.8%+76.0%-273.4%
Range-$31.36M$52.10M
CAGR-25.9%
Avg YoY Growth+11.3%
Median YoY Growth-42.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s due from brokers, net?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported due from brokers, net of -$4.21M in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s due from brokers, net changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s due from brokers, net decreased by 273.4% year-over-year, from $2.43M to -$4.21M.
What does due from brokers, net mean?
Net cash received from financing transactions with brokers.