Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in generating income through investment in mortgage-related assets. The company’s core business activities include the acquisition, financing, and management of a diversified portfolio of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and other real estate debt instruments. Annaly seeks to profit from the spread between the interest earned on its mortgage investments and its cost of funds, as well as from capital gains realized through active portfolio management.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, Annaly has grown to become one of the largest mortgage REITs in the United States. The company went public in 1997 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NLY. Over the years, Annaly has expanded its investment strategies to include credit opportunities and other yield-oriented products, seeking to navigate a variety of interest rate environments and credit market conditions.
Annaly’s investment portfolio is structured around several distinct business segments, including Agency, Credit, and Other Real Estate Investments. The Agency segment focuses on securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, offering high liquidity and low credit risk. The Credit segment targets non-agency residential and commercial mortgage assets, while the Other Real Estate Investments segment may include net lease properties and selected opportunistic debt investments. Through this diversified approach, Annaly aims to optimize risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders.
Leadership at Annaly is headed by Michael A. Farrell, who serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the firm’s strategic direction and capital management activities. The company’s executive team brings extensive experience in finance, real estate, and risk management. Annaly primarily serves the institutional investment community but also provides access to mortgage market income for retail investors through its listed shares and subsidiary funds.