Bill Ackman forecasts that President-elect Donald Trump will remove Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, aiming to make them private again.
Following Ackman's statement, Fannie Mae shares surged 18.4% and Freddie Mac shares rose 18%.
He suggests they may exit conservatorship within the next two years, possibly leading to a public listing by 2026.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac serve as for-profit entities, established to boost the home lending market.
These companies were placed under conservatorship in 2008 due to significant losses during the housing market collapse.
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