1995
Ellington launches its first domestic hedge fund.
History
Ellington has one of the longest histories of structured credit and mortgage investing in the hedge fund industry.
1994
Ellington is founded by Mike Vranos and 6 partners, in order to specialize in mortgage related products; Mike and the other partners had developed expertise in mortgage markets through former roles at Kidder Peabody and Lehman Brothers. The Firm has continued to diversify into additional asset classes throughout its history, strategically adapting and entering markets as opportunities emerge.
1996
Ellington launches its first offshore hedge fund.
2007
Ellington Financial LLC, which would later become a publicly traded partnership, is formed.
2009
Ellington diversifies further, expanding quantitative strategies.2010
Ellington Financial goes public and begins trading on the NYSE.
2013
Ellington launches its second public company, Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT, an agency mortgage REIT.
2014
Ellington opens a London office to reach its global investors and expand European investment strategies.