Posted on 20/08/08
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Many observers believe the common shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the last things to invest in these days, since a government bailout of the deeply troubled U.S. mortgage finance companies would probably send the shares to zero. On the other hand, long-term debt is seen as a reasonable bet, since it is essentially backed by the U.S. Treasury.
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