Fannie Mae Preferred S (FNMAS)

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They absolutely want it--or more accurately, will be loathe to give it up. As in AIG and other bailed out companies, they will take the warrants and sell over time into the market, increasing taxpayers' return on the bailout.

In theory, gov't could forego its warrants. But I wouldn't count on that as part of any investment strategy.