The Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 26
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.32%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.24%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.97%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 38 / 100
The Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Canadian MBS Index ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Jan 28, 2020 | — | 1.27% | — | 2.84% | 14 |
Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FTSD (96) and LMBS (90).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 96 | 294.04M | Nov 2013 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 90 | 6.36B | Nov 2014 | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 68 | 112.31M | Feb 2021 | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 45 | — | Jul 1997 | |
| First Trust TCW Securitized Plus ETF | 44 | 65.49M | Apr 2020 |
Best-Performing Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is VABS (3.30%).
Across the lineup, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 4.97% and an average 5-year return of 0.96%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 3.30% | 112.31M | Feb 2021 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 3.12% | 6.36B | Nov 2014 | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 2.60% | 294.04M | Nov 2013 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.84% | 6.85B | Sep 2018 | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 0.83% | 477.29M | Feb 2012 |
Lowest-Cost Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SMBS (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.32%, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.03% | — | Nov 2024 | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | 17.10B | Nov 2009 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | 7.10B | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 39.80B | Mar 2007 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 0.15% | 1.55B | Nov 2023 |
Highest-Yield Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SECR (6.81%).
Across the lineup, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.24%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYLI MacKay Securitized Income ETF | 6.81% | 160.42M | May 2024 | |
| Academy Veteran Bond ETF | 6.13% | 80.69M | Aug 2023 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 6.05% | 1.55B | Nov 2023 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.62% | 6.85B | Sep 2018 | |
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.14% | — | Nov 2024 |
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