The following is a summary of the Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Book value ended the quarter at $12.50 per share with an economic return of -2.4%.

• Interest income was described as positive due to higher-than-expected pay downs on older lower yielding assets and the addition of newer higher yielding assets.

• Expenses decreased this quarter, notably due to the absence of higher equity-based compensation that appeared in the previous quarter.

Business Progress:

• Dynex Capital achieved a total equity milestone, surpassing $1 billion for the first time in their history.

• Several key executive and management changes were announced to better align roles with the work being performed, including the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer and changes to other senior roles.

• Plans to deploy new capital raised in the second half of 2024 strategically in anticipation of potential market opportunities.

Opportunities:

• The company anticipates positive forward returns from agency MBS, citing that they are historically cheap on an absolute and relative basis to other fixed income alternatives.

• Identified opportunity for portfolio performance in curve steepening environments and a favorable investment environment for agency MBS.

• Plans for potential market index inclusion which may attract passive investment and provide support for stronger total shareholder returns.

Risks:

• Acknowledged potential for exogenous shocks in the market that could lead to bouts of volatility, affecting deployment and performance of new capital.

• Expressed concern over policy risks associated with upcoming elections and global fiscal policy changes that could impact market dynamics and increase volatility.

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