As the EFC stock price trades around $12.50, options market positioning suggests increased bullish bets for the June expiry, with call volumes outpacing puts by a 1.7:1 ratio, hinting at possible momentum ahead of the Fed’s policy statement. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Mortgage investment firm Ellington Financial EFC will be reporting earnings this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what to expect. Historical data shows EFC stock price tends to outperform in periods of stable Fed policy, with average quarterly returns of 4.1% when interest rates remain unchanged for six months.