Investing

Payments for Derivative Instruments (Investing)

Orchid Island Capital Payments for Derivative Instruments (Investing) decreased by 1524.5% to -$273.77M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 393.1%, from $93.40M to -$273.77M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Payments for Derivative Instruments (Investing) shows a downward trend with a 67.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Increased payments may indicate higher hedging activity or speculative financial positioning, requiring careful monitoring of risk exposure.

Detailed definition

Cash outflows related to the settlement or acquisition of derivative financial instruments categorized under investing a...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by company; often grouped within 'Other investing activities' by peers.

Metric ID: etn_payments_for_derivative_instruments_investing

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.77M-$16.22M-$9.80M-$103.90M-$63.41M-$79.01M$0.00$42.45M-$125.98M-$8.44M$12.53M$122.76M-$150.97M$93.40M$38.04M$19.22M-$273.77M
QoQ Change-339.5%+39.6%-960.3%+39.0%-24.6%+100.0%-396.8%+93.3%+248.5%+880.1%-223.0%+161.9%-59.3%-49.5%<-999%
YoY Change<-999%-387.2%+100.0%+140.9%-59.4%-119.9%+197.4%>999%+203.7%-84.3%-393.1%
Range-$273.77M$122.76M
CAGR+152.2%
Avg YoY Growth-21.0%
Median YoY Growth-59.4%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchid Island Capital's payments for derivative instruments (investing)?
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported payments for derivative instruments (investing) of -$273.77M in Q1 2026.
How has Orchid Island Capital's payments for derivative instruments (investing) changed year-over-year?
Orchid Island Capital's payments for derivative instruments (investing) decreased by 393.1% year-over-year, from $93.40M to -$273.77M.
What is the long-term trend for Orchid Island Capital's payments for derivative instruments (investing)?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Orchid Island Capital's payments for derivative instruments (investing) has grown at a 67.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$8.57M to -$24.12M.
What does payments for derivative instruments (investing) mean?
Cash spent on financial derivatives classified as investments.