Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares (VMBSX)
| Fund Assets | 17.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 91.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.65 |
| YTD Return | 0.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.27 |
| 52-Week High | 19.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.04 |
| Holdings | 5133 |
| Inception Date | Dec 3, 2009 |
About VMBSX
This economical index fund primarily invests in pass-through securities backed by U.S. mortgages, issued by government-sponsored entities such as GNMA, FNMA, and FHLMC. Beyond standard bond market fluctuations, a notable exposure is prepayment risk; consequently, the fund's yield is prone to decrease during periods of high mortgage refinancing activity. This offering may suit investors aiming for consistent monthly income over a medium-term horizon, intending it for the fixed income segment of their investment portfolio.
Performance
VMBSX had a total return of 5.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.36%.
Equivalent ETF
VMBSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VMBS, the Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for VMBSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VMBS | Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.03% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VMBIX | Institutional Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.0657 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0652 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0642 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0645 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0642 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0652 | Feb 3, 2026 |