Bill Ackman bets big on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac – 1,200% profit potential

Bill Ackman bets big on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac – 1,200% profit potential

Fannie Mae shares soar 227% as Bill Ackman bets on privatization.
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Bill Ackman is betting big on a 1,200% profit from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stocks, expecting the Trump administration to privatise the mortgage giants. After a 227% surge since Trump's election, Ackman sees a public offering in 2026, but critics warn of legal and financial hurdles that could undermine the trade.

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By Scott Carpenter, Norah Mulinda and Katherine Burton

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