Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS)
VABS is an actively managed ETF by Virtus Investment Partners. VABS launched on Feb 9, 2021 and has a 0.39% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Feb 9, 2021
North America (U.S.)
1x
No Index (Active)
Expense Ratio
VABS features an expense ratio of 0.39%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF had a return of 0.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.47% in the last 12 months.
VABS
0.92%
0.39%
2.77%
7.47%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.46%
2.46%
9.31%
23.49%
13.03%
11.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VABS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.74% | 0.92% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0.99% | 0.34% | 0.81% | -0.17% | 0.83% | 0.73% | 1.20% | 0.88% | 0.97% | -0.23% | 0.65% | 0.35% | 7.60% |
| 2023 | 1.89% | -0.27% | 0.78% | 0.74% | -0.10% | 0.37% | 0.71% | 0.38% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.85% | 1.50% | 7.60% |
| 2022 | -0.57% | -0.49% | -1.41% | -0.60% | -0.23% | -0.66% | 0.22% | -0.49% | -1.04% | -1.06% | 0.39% | 0.60% | -5.23% |
| 2021 | 0.16% | -0.26% | 0.25% | 0.27% | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.07% | -0.06% | -0.28% | -0.12% | -0.08% | 0.45% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 98, VABS is among the top 2% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF provided a 4.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.17 | $1.22 | $0.97 | $0.57 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 4.79% | 5.06% | 4.12% | 2.47% | 1.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.17 | $1.22 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.18 | $0.97 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.57 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF was 7.12%, occurring on Nov 4, 2022. Recovery took 269 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF drawdown is 0.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.12% | Sep 9, 2021 | 293 | Nov 4, 2022 | 269 | Dec 1, 2023 | 562 |
| -0.68% | Jan 22, 2025 | 1 | Jan 22, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -0.46% | Apr 5, 2024 | 4 | Apr 10, 2024 | 16 | May 2, 2024 | 20 |
| -0.45% | Oct 2, 2024 | 6 | Oct 9, 2024 | 33 | Nov 25, 2024 | 39 |
| -0.42% | Feb 2, 2024 | 2 | Feb 5, 2024 | 13 | Feb 23, 2024 | 15 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF volatility is 1.14%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.