Ellington Financial Inc (EFC) returns
Ellington Financial returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in Ellington Financial ten years ago was worth $2,274 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 8.6% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -2.5% | — | $975.49 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -11.8% | — | $881.80 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | -7.0% | — | $930.30 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | -2.9% | — | $970.96 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +40.3% | +11.9% | $1,403 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +17.7% | +3.3% | $1,177 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +127.4% | +8.6% | $2,274 | +316.6% |
Ellington Financial return by calendar year
| Year | EFC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | -7.0% | +11.7% | -18.7% |
| 2025 | +26.0% | +17.7% | +8.3% |
| 2024 | +8.7% | +24.9% | -16.2% |
| 2023 | +18.2% | +26.2% | -8.0% |
| 2022 | -18.3% | -18.2% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | +26.3% | +28.7% | -2.4% |
| 2020 | -9.8% | +18.4% | -28.2% |
| 2019 | +32.4% | +31.2% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | +17.3% | -4.6% | +21.9% |
| 2017 | +4.3% | +21.7% | -17.4% |
| 2016 | +3.5% | +12.0% | -8.5% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: EFC valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.