Item 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION" -->
ITEM 2.02.   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 28, 2009, Capstead Mortgage Corporation issued a press release announcing third quarter 2009 results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
  (d)   Exhibits.
  99.1   Press release issued by Capstead Mortgage Corporation dated October 28, 2009 announcing third quarter results.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
 		  
October 28, 2009  By:   /s/ Phillip A. Reinsch    
    Phillip A. Reinsch   
    Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer