Positive Stock Return
AGNC's total stock return with dividends reinvested for the quarter was a positive 7.8%.
Increased Net Spread and Dollar Roll Income
Net spread and dollar roll income increased by $0.07 to $0.44 per common share for the quarter, with a higher net interest rate spread rising by 21 basis points to 2.12%.
Strong Liquidity Position
AGNC ended the first quarter with a strong liquidity position consisting of $6 billion in cash and unencumbered Agency MBS, representing 63% of tangible equity.
Successful Capital Raising
During the quarter, AGNC raised $509 million of common equity through its at-the-market offering program at a material premium to tangible net book value.
Agency MBS Outperformance
Agency MBS was the best performing fixed income asset class in the first quarter with a total return of 3.1%.