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.
Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs and funds invest in bonds backed by pools of residential or commercial mortgages, including agency and non-agency securities. Returns depend on interest rates, borrower credit, prepayments, refinancing activity, housing conditions, and the structure of the underlying securities.
- Number of ETFs
- 28
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.33%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.18%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 3.78%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 34 / 100
The Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
28 results
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | Mortgage Backed Securities | Jul 31, 1997 | 0.71% | 0.63% | — | 4.95% | 36 | ||||||||
| NYLI MacKay Securitized Income ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | May 31, 2024 | 0.28% | 0.76% | — | 6.37% | 27 | ||||||||
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Jan 26, 2026 | 0.40% | — | — | 2.91% | — | ||||||||
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Nov 18, 2024 | 0.03% | 0.50% | — | 5.22% | 36 | ||||||||
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Jan 15, 2009 | 0.04% | 0.43% | 1.17% | 4.14% | 34 | ||||||||
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Feb 9, 2021 | 0.39% | 2.37% | — | 5.02% | 77 | ||||||||
| Academy Veteran Bond ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Aug 1, 2023 | 0.35% | 0.26% | — | 6.07% | 34 | ||||||||
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Nov 19, 2009 | 0.04% | 0.66% | 1.30% | 4.23% | 35 |
Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FTSD (95) and LMBS (86).
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 | 95 | 301.85M | Nov 2013 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 86 | 6.35B | Nov 2014 | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 77 | 112.17M | Feb 2021 | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 59 | — | Aug 2025 | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 37 | 6.79B | Aug 2000 |
Best-Performing Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is VABS (3.33%).
Across the lineup, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.78% and an average 5-year return of 0.76%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 3.33% | 112.17M | Feb 2021 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 3.13% | 6.35B | Nov 2014 | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 2.61% | 301.85M | Nov 2013 | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 0.60% | 472.92M | Feb 2012 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | 6.69B | Sep 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SMBS (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.33%, 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% | 17.30B | Nov 2009 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | 7.00B | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.04% | 38.93B | Mar 2007 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 0.15% | 1.49B | Nov 2023 |
Highest-Yield Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SECR (6.37%).
Across the lineup, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.18%, 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 | 6.37% | 165.16M | May 2024 | |
| Academy Veteran Bond ETF | 6.07% | 80.69M | Aug 2023 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 6.05% | 1.49B | Nov 2023 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.26% | 6.69B | Sep 2018 | |
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.22% | — | Nov 2024 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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