Orchid Island Capital reported a net income of $48.8 million for the second quarter of 2020, a significant increase compared to the $3.5 million reported in the same period last year, driven by net interest income and net portfolio gains.
Net income was $48.8 million, or $0.74 per common share.
Net interest income was $22.8 million, or $0.34 per common share.
Net realized and unrealized gains on RMBS and derivative instruments were $28.7 million, or $0.43 per share.
Total dividends declared and paid were $0.165 per common share.
The company anticipates that current rate levels will remain over the short to medium term, which would lead to an abatement of book value volatility and relative performance driven by realized net interest margins. Focus will also remain on managing premium amortization and hedging strategy will utilize volatility linked instruments.
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