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Trump Signals November IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The White House plans to monetize holdings in government-sponsored mortgage giants through a partial IPO under a 'MAGA' ticker with government guarantees intact.

Fannie Mae headquarters is seen in Washington, DC
A street sign is seen near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., August 7, 2025.  REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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Overview

  • President Trump’s Truth Social post featured an AI image of a New York Stock Exchange listing dated November 2025 under the name The Great American Mortgage Corporation and ticker MAGA.
  • The administration is preparing to sell between 5% and 15% of GSE shares to raise about $30 billion at an implied combined valuation near $500 billion.
  • Senior officials have met one-on-one with major bank CEOs—including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman SachsDavid Solomon—to refine the offering structure and timeline.
  • Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and Wells Fargo assign only a roughly 40% chance of completing the IPO by year-end, citing capital level uncertainties and elevated execution risks.
  • Any offering would maintain implicit U.S. government guarantees for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure ongoing support for the mortgage market.