Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) Alternatives
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) belongs to the Mortgage Backed Securities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JMBS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to JMBS
JMBS charges 0.32% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JMBS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | JMBS vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | JMBS vs VMBS | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Mar 16, 2007 | JMBS vs MBB | |
| iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 0.15% | Feb 14, 2012 | JMBS vs GNMA | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | JMBS vs MBSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JMBS
Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 97 | Nov 4, 2013 | JMBS vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | JMBS vs LMBS | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 92 | Feb 9, 2021 | JMBS vs VABS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | JMBS vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | JMBS vs PMBS |
Top Performing JMBS Alternatives (YTD)
JMBS alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | JMBS vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | JMBS vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | JMBS vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | JMBS vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | JMBS vs SPMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JMBS
JMBS alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 1.97% | Nov 4, 2013 | JMBS vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.23% | Feb 9, 2021 | JMBS vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | JMBS vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | JMBS vs EVMO | |
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | 3.68% | Jan 26, 2026 | JMBS vs SECU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JMBS
JMBS alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.93% | Nov 4, 2013 | JMBS vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | JMBS vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | JMBS vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | JMBS vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | JMBS vs CMBS |
Other ETFs from Janus Henderson
Most popular Janus Henderson ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 97 | 0.73% | Oct 16, 2020 | JMBS vs JAAA | |
| Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | CLO | 49 | -0.81% | Jan 11, 2022 | JMBS vs JBBB | |
| Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.59% | Nov 16, 2016 | JMBS vs VNLA | |
| Janus Henderson Securitized Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 83 | 0.41% | Nov 8, 2023 | JMBS vs JSI | |
| Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -2.61% | Feb 25, 2016 | JMBS vs JSMD | |
| Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -4.74% | Feb 25, 2016 | JMBS vs JSML | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | Actively Managed | 30 | 5.45% | Jun 22, 2021 | JMBS vs JRE | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 46 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | JMBS vs SCRD | |
| Janus Henderson Transformational Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -11.55% | Feb 4, 2025 | JMBS vs JXX | |
| Janus Henderson Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 45 | -0.67% | Sep 8, 2021 | JMBS vs JLQD |
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