Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) Alternatives
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) 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 VABS. 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 VABS
VABS charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VABS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.04% | Jan 15, 2009 | VABS vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VABS vs VMBS | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | 0.06% | Mar 16, 2007 | VABS vs MBB | |
| iShares GNMA Bond ETF | 0.15% | Feb 14, 2012 | VABS vs GNMA | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | 0.20% | Sep 4, 2014 | VABS vs MBSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VABS
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 | VABS vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 93 | Nov 4, 2014 | VABS vs LMBS | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | 74 | Feb 14, 2012 | VABS vs CMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 68 | Jul 31, 1997 | VABS vs PMBS | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 68 | Nov 19, 2009 | VABS vs VMBS |
Top Performing VABS Alternatives (YTD)
VABS alternatives from the Mortgage Backed Securities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 0.66% | Nov 4, 2014 | VABS vs LMBS | |
| PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-T... | 0.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | VABS vs PMBS | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.59% | Aug 18, 2000 | VABS vs JMTG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF | 0.51% | Jan 15, 2009 | VABS vs SPMB | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.41% | Nov 19, 2009 | VABS vs VMBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VABS
VABS 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 | VABS vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | 2.57% | Nov 4, 2014 | VABS vs LMBS | |
| Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 2.79% | Aug 4, 2025 | VABS vs EVMO | |
| iShares Securitized Income Active ETF | 3.68% | Jan 26, 2026 | VABS vs SECU | |
| JPMorgan Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.68% | Aug 18, 2000 | VABS vs JMTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VABS
VABS 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 | VABS vs FTSD | |
| First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ET... | -1.72% | Nov 4, 2014 | VABS vs LMBS | |
| FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund | -2.22% | Sep 4, 2014 | VABS vs MBSD | |
| iShares CMBS ETF | -2.44% | Feb 14, 2012 | VABS vs CMBS | |
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund | -2.64% | Nov 14, 2019 | VABS vs MTGP |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
Most popular Virtus Investment Partners ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 30 | -3.22% | May 15, 2018 | VABS vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | VABS vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 21 | -2.23% | Feb 7, 2017 | VABS vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs, Actively Managed | 19 | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | VABS vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -4.69% | Nov 17, 2020 | VABS vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -11.66% | Feb 7, 2019 | VABS vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 97 | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | VABS vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 3.94% | Dec 17, 2014 | VABS vs BBP | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 96 | 9.96% | Aug 3, 2021 | VABS vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 61 | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | VABS vs VRAI |
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