Here's Why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Absolutely Crushed the Market in 2013

By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Jan 4, 2014 at 9:00AM EST

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Fannie and Freddie have had an absolutely monster year. But are the political complications here just too much for buy-and-hold investors?

In this special "Best and Worst 2013" edition of The Motley Fool's everything-financials show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer tell viewers why Fannie Mae (FNMA +0.00%) and Freddie Mac (FMCC +2.37%) crushed the market in 2013 and why the companies' current state presents a very unique scenario for investors and politicians.

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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