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
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.32%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.24%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 5.66%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 42 / 100
The Best Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Nov 18, 2024 | 0.03% | 0.24% | — | 5.19% | 43 | ||||||||
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Jan 15, 2009 | 0.04% | 0.20% | 1.21% | 4.10% | 43 | ||||||||
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Feb 9, 2021 | 0.39% | 1.45% | — | 5.18% | 70 | ||||||||
| Academy Veteran Bond ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Aug 1, 2023 | 0.35% | 0.16% | — | 6.19% | 42 | ||||||||
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | Nov 19, 2009 | 0.04% | 0.23% | 1.31% | 4.20% | 44 |
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 (88).
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 | 287.55M | Nov 2013 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 88 | 6.27B | Nov 2014 | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 70 | 80.85M | Feb 2021 | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 49 | — | Jul 1997 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 46 | 6.74B | Sep 2018 |
Best-Performing Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is VABS (3.23%).
Across the lineup, Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.66% and an average 5-year return of 0.82%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 3.23% | 80.85M | Feb 2021 | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 3.00% | 6.27B | Nov 2014 | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 2.45% | 287.55M | Nov 2013 | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 0.81% | 481.90M | Feb 2012 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.67% | 6.74B | Sep 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SMBS (0.03%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.32%, 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% | 16.80B | Nov 2009 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | 6.93B | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | 38.74B | Mar 2007 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 0.15% | 1.57B | Nov 2023 |
Highest-Yield Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs
The top Mortgage Backed Securities ETFs is SECR (6.31%).
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 | 6.31% | 160.42M | May 2024 | |
| Academy Veteran Bond ETF | 6.19% | 80.69M | Aug 2023 | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | 6.10% | 1.57B | Nov 2023 | |
| Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.21% | 6.74B | Sep 2018 | |
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 5.19% | — | Nov 2024 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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