iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS)
| Assets | $455.28M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 9.45M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 27,210 |
| Open | 48.36 |
| Previous Close | 48.28 |
| Day's Range | 48.29 - 48.44 |
| 52-Week Low | 46.74 |
| 52-Week High | 49.18 |
| Beta | 0.16 |
| Holdings | 483 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
About CMBS
Fund Home PageThe iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an index of investment-grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBSs) with an expected life of at least one year. CMBS was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.13936 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1396 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.14113 | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.14168 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.13932 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.13016 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Performance
CMBS had a total return of 6.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.27%.
News
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