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Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

45.54 USD
+0.24
0.53%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.53%
5 days
-0.65%
1 month
-0.24%
3 months
-3.74%
6 months
-0.37%
Year to date
-1.21%
1 year
-1.68%
5 years
-14.41%
10 years
-14.40%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

63% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 272 | Existing positions reduced: 167

15% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 41 [Q2] → 47 (+6) [Q3]

12% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 68

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 571 [Q2] → 579 (+8) [Q3]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $16.3B [Q2] → $16.5B (+$238M) [Q3]

2.43% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.51% [Q2] → 90.08% (-2.43%) [Q3]

99% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $42K | Put options by funds: $3.79M

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
Barrons
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
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
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
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
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
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
Positive
ETF Trends
9 months ago
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.
Despite Headwinds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Diversify Income
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
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 securities and offers a cost-effective platform with a low expense ratio. The VMBS fund provides steady income, low credit risk, and diversification benefits, but is susceptible to interest rate and refinancing risks.
VMBS: A Beneficiary Of Lower Rates
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