iShares MBS Bond ETF (MBB) Alternatives
iShares MBS Bond ETF (MBB) 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 MBB. 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 MBB
MBB charges 0.06% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MBB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | MBB vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | MBB vs VMBS | |
| iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 0.15% | Feb 14, 2012 | MBB vs GNMA | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | MBB vs MBSD | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.24% | Aug 18, 2000 | MBB vs JMTG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MBB
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 | MBB vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | MBB vs LMBS | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 92 | Feb 9, 2021 | MBB vs VABS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | MBB vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | MBB vs PMBS |
Top Performing MBB Alternatives (YTD)
MBB 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 | MBB vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | MBB vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | MBB vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | MBB vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | MBB vs SPMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MBB
MBB 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 | MBB vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 2.23% | Feb 9, 2021 | MBB vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | MBB vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | MBB vs EVMO | |
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | 3.68% | Jan 26, 2026 | MBB vs SECU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MBB
MBB 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 | MBB vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | MBB vs VABS | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | MBB vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | MBB vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | MBB vs CMBS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | MBB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | MBB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | MBB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | MBB vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | MBB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | MBB vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | MBB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | MBB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | MBB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | MBB vs ACWI |
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