Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net

Ellington Financial Inc. Realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net decreased by 54.3% to $4.26M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net shows an upward trend with a 23.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate successful asset rotation and profitable exit strategies, while negative values suggest losses on asset liquidations.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the net cash gains or losses recognized upon the actual sale or disposition of debt securities and...

Peer comparison

Standard for financial institutions; comparable to realized gains on investment portfolios at peer firms.

Metric ID: other_realized_gains_losses_on_securities_and_loans_net

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.25M$1.25M$1.25M-$26.36M-$26.36M-$26.36M-$26.36M-$36.77M-$17.39M-$17.36M-$22.48M-$17.21M-$22.97M-$12.24M$0.00-$8.80M$6.91M$9.34M$4.26M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%<-999%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-39.5%+52.7%+0.1%-29.4%+23.4%-33.5%+46.7%+100.0%+178.5%+35.1%-54.3%
YoY Change<-999%<-999%<-999%-39.5%+34.0%+34.1%+14.7%+53.2%-32.1%+29.5%+100.0%+48.8%+130.1%+176.2%
Range-$36.77M$9.34M
CAGR+31.2%
Avg YoY Growth-432.6%
Median YoY Growth+31.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net of $4.26M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net has grown at a 23.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.02M to $11.71M.
What does realized gains (losses) on securities and loans, net mean?
The net profit or loss realized from selling debt securities and mortgage loans.