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SECU vs. VABS
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SECU vs. VABS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about iShares Securitized Income Active ETF (SECU) and Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS).

SECU and VABS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SECU is an actively managed fund by iShares. It was launched on Jan 26, 2026. VABS is an actively managed fund by Virtus Investment Partners. It was launched on Feb 9, 2021.

Performance

SECU vs. VABS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Securitized Income Active ETF (SECU) and Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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SECU vs. VABS - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
SECU
iShares Securitized Income Active ETF		0.31%
VABS
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF		0.38%

Returns By Period

SECU

1D
0.05%
1M
-0.70%
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

VABS

1D
-0.05%
1M
-0.39%
YTD
0.70%
6M
1.62%
1Y
4.48%
3Y*
6.26%
5Y*
3.20%
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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iShares Securitized Income Active ETF

Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF

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SECU vs. VABS - Expense Ratio Comparison

SECU has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than VABS's 0.39% expense ratio.

SECU
iShares Securitized Income Active ETF
VABS
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF

Return for Risk

SECU vs. VABS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
SECU
VABS
VABS Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
VABS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VABS Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
VABS Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
VABS Calmar Ratio Rank: 9595
Calmar Ratio Rank
VABS Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SECU vs. VABS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Securitized Income Active ETF (SECU) and Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SECU vs. VABS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

SECUVABSDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

2.03

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

1.40

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.47

1.37

-0.90

Correlation

The correlation between SECU and VABS is 0.27, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

SECU vs. VABS - Dividend Comparison

SECU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.23%, less than VABS's 5.21% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021
SECU
iShares Securitized Income Active ETF		1.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VABS
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF		5.21%4.94%5.05%4.13%2.47%1.47%

Drawdowns

SECU vs. VABS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SECU drawdown since its inception was -1.76%, smaller than the maximum VABS drawdown of -7.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SECU and VABS.

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Drawdown Indicators

SECUVABSDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-1.76%

-7.12%

+5.36%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-1.05%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-7.12%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.10%

-0.63%

-0.47%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-0.63%

-1.46%

+0.83%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

0.40%

—

Volatility

SECU vs. VABS - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

SECUVABSDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

0.61%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

1.13%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

3.64%

2.22%

+1.42%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

3.64%

2.29%

+1.35%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

3.64%

2.27%

+1.37%