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The OTC-traded common shares of Fannie Mae are up over 750% over the past 12 months but have plummeted during the past several days of trading. Is this a pure speculation play, or is there actually opportunity for Foolish investors?

In this video, Motley Fool financial analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson answer with a resounding "No!" Matt and David remind investors what these shares are entitled to and why investing in them may cause investors to lose sleep at night.

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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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