Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS)
| Assets | $14.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 314.56M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,205,043 |
| Open | 46.19 |
| Previous Close | 46.18 |
| Day's Range | 46.08 - 46.22 |
| 52-Week Low | 44.65 |
| 52-Week High | 47.59 |
| Beta | 0.25 |
| Holdings | 5163 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
About VMBS
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg US MBS - Float Adjusted index. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of US mortgage-backed securities. VMBS was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1627 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1607 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.1977 | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.164 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1588 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.1598 | Feb 5, 2025 |
Performance
VMBS had a total return of 5.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.89%.
News
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 convex...
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.
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...
Bonds Are in Turmoil Again. How to Protect Your Portfolio.
Consider shifting to areas of the market that are less sensitive to inflation expectations.
VMBS: A Beneficiary Of Lower Rates
The Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund ETF Shares is a potential beneficiary of the current cycle shift in the market. The VMBS ETF invests in U.S. agency mortgage-backed pass-through secu...
VMBS: Revisiting VMBS Thesis With RISR As A Hedge (Rating Upgrade)
The Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF has experienced losses due to rising interest rates and bond yields. The FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate Hedge ETF may provide a hedge agai...
VMBS: Agency Mortgages, A Top Idea From JPMorgan
The Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund ETF offers a diversified portfolio of Agency MBS bonds. The Agency MBS asset class is attractive due to the historic wide spreads on Agency MBS bonds...
VMBS: Modest Yields Becoming Unattractive
The VMBS provides exposure to agency-MBS securities. Historically, MBS have provided modest returns and low volatility. However, 2022 was especially bad for the VMBS ETF due to the portfolio's 6.9-yea...
Swap Options For Reducing Discount Risk And Not Sacrificing A Ton Of Yield
In counter-cyclical investing, we want to buy CEFs when discounts are wide and sell them when discounts are tight. The problem we run into is that when we swap, we give up the upside of the NAVs shoul...
VMBS: Holding The Safest Of Assets Makes Sense Right Now
VMBS: Holding The Safest Of Assets Makes Sense Right Now
VMBS: Refinancing Risk Will Limit Upside In The Short Term
VMBS: Refinancing Risk Will Limit Upside In The Short Term
Investor Demand For U.S. Mortgage Funds Remains High
Investor Demand For U.S. Mortgage Funds Remains High