Shareholders 8.3% loss in Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) partly attributable to the company's decline in earnings over past five years

Investors aim to outperform market index funds by selecting winning stocks. Blackstone Mortgage Trust's stock dropped 44% in five years but rose 9.3% in a month. Despite EPS decline, its P/E ratio suggests growth potential. CEO's modest pay raises hope for earnings growth.