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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) stock, explained like you're 5

Annaly Capital Management trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NLY. It is a large cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 13.8 billion dollars.

Ticker
NLY
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Size
Large cap, about 13.8 billion dollars

Is Annaly Capital Management a small, medium or large cap company?

Yes. Annaly Capital Management is a large cap stock. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 13.8 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Annaly Capital Management makes money

  • Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes.
  • Owning and managing property.
  • Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves NLY stock

  • Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values.
  • Occupancy and how much rent can be charged.
  • Demand for the type of property they own.

In the news lately

  • Annaly Capital (NLY) Borrows $7 for Every $1 of Equity. What Does That Buy? (Yahoo Finance)
  • Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Is Back In The Spotlight (Simply Wall Street)
  • symbol__ Stock Quote Price and Forecast (CNN)
  • Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Stock Is Down Today (Quiver Quantitative)
  • Annaly Capital Management Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $22.64, Implies 23% Upside (TradingView)

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Key terms to know before you follow NLY

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Dividend yield

Questions about Annaly Capital Management stock

What does Annaly Capital Management do?

Annaly Capital Management trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NLY. It is a large cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 13.8 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Annaly Capital Management?

Annaly Capital Management trades under the ticker NLY on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is Annaly Capital Management's market cap?

Annaly Capital Management is a large cap stock with a market cap of about 13.8 billion dollars.

How does Annaly Capital Management make money?

Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes. Owning and managing property. Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves NLY stock?

Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values. Occupancy and how much rent can be charged. Demand for the type of property they own.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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