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American Capital Agency Is Doing What?

What the heck is the "dollar roll market"?

By Matt Koppenheffer – Feb 22, 2013 at 3:39PM EST

In the following video, Motley Fool financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer highlights something interesting said by the management at American Capital Agency (AGNC +0.65%) after its fourth quarter. The company discussed an "extremely attractive" opportunity in the "dollar roll market." Matt takes investors through the meaning of the phrase, and how it applies to AGNC investors.  

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Matt Koppenheffer
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.
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