Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
VMBS
Market cap $14.4B

45.69 USD

-0.18

0.39%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

45.69

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.39%

5 days

0.79%

1 month

0.42%

3 months

-0.98%

6 months

-0.20%

Year to date

0.91%

1 year

0.11%

5 years

-16.13%

10 years

-13.45%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 252 | Existing positions reduced: 210

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 44 [Q4 2024] → 46 (+2) [Q1 2025]

3% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 64 | Existing positions closed: 62

2.72% less ownership

Funds ownership: 91.86% [Q4 2024] → 89.14% (-2.72%) [Q1 2025]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 620 [Q4 2024] → 600 (-20) [Q1 2025]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $18.5B [Q4 2024] → $17.3B (-$1.18B) [Q1 2025]

99% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5K | Put options by funds: $528K

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VMBS.

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Financial journalist opinion

VMBS: Mortgages Are Still A Buy

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to agency MBS with no credit risk, benefiting from elevated spreads and attractive yields versus Treasuries. The fund's convexity and intermediate duration position it to outperform as rates decline, especially during aggressive Fed rate cuts. Political and macro factors suggest lower rates by mid-2026, with a likely new Fed chair supporting further easing.

VMBS: Mortgages Are Still A Buy

Downgraded U.S. Credit Opens Opportunities in MBS

Treasuries have been the default go-to safe haven bonds during times of heavy market volatility. But with Moody's recent downgrade, an opportunity for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) exists.

Downgraded U.S. Credit Opens Opportunities in MBS

Fixed Income ETF Flowdown: Market Jitters Spark Skittish Moves

Investors were eager to close the books on April's tariff-fueled market tantrum, which left both the Dow and S&P 500 riding three-month losing streaks despite a recent rebound. Equity ETF flows cooled, while fixed income ETFs put on a decisively skittish performance.

Fixed Income ETF Flowdown: Market Jitters Spark Skittish Moves

Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs

Rising tariff turmoil has sparked a run from credit-sensitive instruments, with escalating trade tensions threatening economic stability. Wednesday's GDP print stoked recessionary fears when it showed the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since early 2022.

Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs

Growth & Electronification Could Enhance MBS Opportunities

Given the enormity of its market size, it would serve a fixed income investor well to explore opportunities in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) if they haven't already. The space is expanding and undergoing electronification, making it larger as well as more efficient.

Growth & Electronification Could Enhance MBS Opportunities

Bonds Are in Turmoil Again. How to Protect Your Portfolio.

Consider shifting to areas of the market that are less sensitive to inflation expectations.

Bonds Are in Turmoil Again. How to Protect Your Portfolio.

Vanguard PM Discusses Options at Fixed Income Symposium

Investors may be anxious with potential short-term volatility on the horizon. But opportunities do exist in the fixed income space.

Vanguard PM Discusses Options at Fixed Income Symposium

As Mortgage Rates Fall, Consider Adding This ETF

The anticipation of interest rate cuts is adding intrigue into the bond market, but mortgage rates are also starting to come down. In turn, this could spark interest in mortgage-backed securities (MBS).

As Mortgage Rates Fall, Consider Adding This ETF

Diversify Income Without the Complexity With This MBS ETF

With their attractive yields in the current market environment, bond funds of various varieties have been seeing increased demand. But to diversify a fixed income portfolio, investors may want to add mortgage-backed securities (MBS).

Diversify Income Without the Complexity With This MBS ETF

Despite Headwinds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Diversify Income

Residential and commercial real estate have their own respective headwinds amid a high-interest rate environment. Still, for fixed income investors wanting to diversify their income before rate cuts happen, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) still remain an option.

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