Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Mortgage investment firm Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 9.8% year on year to $82.91 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.39 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Small-cap mortgage REITs TRTX, MFA, and EFC offer double-digit dividends and strategic moves in a volatile market. TPG focuses on capital recycling, MFA on residential investments, and Ellington on high-yielding credit strategies for potential growth.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $477.73 million.
