For Hedge Funds, 2019 Offers Risks and Rewards on Fannie-Freddie
- Treasury is determined to come up with a fix for the companies
- FHFA nominee’s record offers mixed bag for shareholders
The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) headquarters stands in Washington, D.C.
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For hedge funds that have been hoping the Trump administration would deliver a windfall on their investments in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, 2019 could be a make-or-break year.
There are reasons for cautious optimism after years of heartbreak.