ARR vs. MITT

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

ARR (ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.) and MITT (AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Over the past 10 years, ARR returned -3.83%/yr vs -6.83%/yr for MITT. A 0.57 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

ARR vs. MITT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) and AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ARR achieves a 2.82% return, which is significantly higher than MITT's -3.68% return. Over the past 10 years, ARR has outperformed MITT with an annualized return of -3.83%, while MITT has yielded a comparatively lower -6.83% annualized return.

ARR

• 1D: 0.48%
• 1M: 3.21%
• YTD: 2.82%
• 6M: 4.53%
• 1Y: 20.14%
• 3Y*: 2.67%
• 5Y*: -7.09%
• 10Y*: -3.83%

MITT

• 1D: 0.76%
• 1M: 5.03%
• YTD: -3.68%
• 6M: -4.36%
• 1Y: 19.81%
• 3Y*: 21.43%
• 5Y*: 1.36%
• 10Y*: -6.83%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ARR vs. MITT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ARR ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.	2.82%	11.69%	13.17%	-15.43%	-32.01%	1.11%	-33.13%	-2.07%	-11.97%	30.13%
MITT AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.	-3.68%	42.79%	17.10%	35.77%	-41.03%	24.12%	-80.68%	8.94%	-6.22%	23.62%

Correlation

The correlation between ARR and MITT is 0.40, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.40
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.52
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.58
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.58
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 30, 2011	0.57

The correlation between ARR and MITT shifts across timeframes, from 0.40 (1 year) to 0.58 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap ARR : $2.00B MITT : $252.00M
EPS ARR : $2.29 MITT : $1.09
PE Ratio ARR : 7.32 MITT : 7.29
PS Ratio ARR : 1.88 MITT : 0.50
PB Ratio ARR : 0.86 MITT : 0.78
Total Revenue (TTM) ARR : $937.04M MITT : $492.91M
Gross Profit (TTM) ARR : $907.29M MITT : $464.48M
EBITDA (TTM) ARR : $800.90M MITT : $457.33M

Return for Risk

ARR vs. MITT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ARR

ARR Risk / Return Rank: 65
ARR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
ARR Sortino Ratio Rank: 61
ARR Omega Ratio Rank: 61
ARR Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
ARR Martin Ratio Rank: 70

MITT

MITT Risk / Return Rank: 62
MITT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
MITT Sortino Ratio Rank: 59
MITT Omega Ratio Rank: 58
MITT Calmar Ratio Rank: 63
MITT Martin Ratio Rank: 64

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ARR vs. MITT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) and AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	ARR	MITT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.85	0.72	+0.13
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.22	1.15	+0.07
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.14	+0.02
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.20	0.96	+0.24
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.33	2.29	+1.04

ARR vs. MITT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ARR Sharpe Ratio is 0.85, which is comparable to the MITT Sharpe Ratio of 0.72. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ARR and MITT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ARR vs. MITT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARR drawdown since its inception was -80.12%, smaller than the maximum MITT drawdown of -91.49%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARR and MITT.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARR	MITT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-80.12%	-91.49%	+11.37%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.79%	-20.74%	+3.95%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-45.79%	-25.77%	-20.02%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.42%	-69.76%	+4.34%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-78.34%	-91.49%	+13.15%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-61.65%	-71.38%	+9.73%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-33.18%	-38.78%	+5.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.07%	8.68%	-2.61%

Volatility

ARR vs. MITT - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) is 6.21%, while AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT) has a volatility of 6.80%. This indicates that ARR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MITT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ARR	MITT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.21%	6.80%	-0.59%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	18.13%	20.25%	-2.12%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.79%	27.82%	-4.03%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.09%	35.21%	-6.12%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	34.24%	67.65%	-33.41%

Dividends

ARR vs. MITT - Dividend Comparison

ARR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 17.18%, more than MITT's 11.21% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ARR ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.	17.18%	16.28%	15.27%	25.88%	21.31%	12.23%	11.12%	12.09%	11.12%	8.86%	13.92%	17.88%
MITT AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.	11.21%	9.98%	11.28%	11.34%	15.25%	7.90%	1.02%	12.32%	12.40%	10.52%	11.10%	17.72%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ARR and MITT in my portfolio?

ARR and MITT have a correlation of 0.40, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ARR or MITT?

MITT has higher volatility (6.80%) compared to ARR (6.21%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ARR dropped -80.12% vs MITT's -91.49%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ARR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.85 vs 0.72), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.