Outcome Based Management
Also known as smoothing. FNM records 9 Billion loss that was previously hidden. FRE records 5 Billion in gains also previously hidden.
We can see that as a result of a major circle jerk in mortgage-backed derivatives that FNM has BLOWN 4 Billion (9-5).
Does that = Musical Chairs over? Is it time to rip the guts out of bonds? Suggest the prudent investor start with U$D bonds.