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MFSMvsVMBSETF Comparison

ETF 1
MFSM

MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF

This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
+0.2%
VS
ETF 2
VMBS

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

This fund is part of
MBS & ABS
-0.11%

MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF (MFSM) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. MFSM's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, VMBS's top sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Government Agencies. MFSM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.34%, versus 0.03% for VMBS. MFSM is down -0.57% year-to-date (YTD) with +$73M in YTD flows. VMBS performs worse with -1.56% YTD performance, and +$1.65B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MFSM and VMBS below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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MFSM vs VMBS performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14Oct 21

Cumulative Flows

-20 M0 M20 M40 M60 M80 M100 MSep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14Oct 21

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MFSM
VMBS
+1.69%+0.90%
-1.09%-0.77%
-0.57%-1.56%
-0.09%-1.07%
n/a+19.19%
n/a+0.51%
Flows
MFSM
VMBS
+$18M+$101M
+$24M+$687M
+$73M+$1.65B
+$75M+$1.62B
--$1.53B
-+$2.95B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MFSM
VMBS
+5.38%+5.69%
+3.32%+4.39%
n/a+5.35%
n/a+6.51%
Max drawdown
MFSM
VMBS
-5.93%-4.22%
-6.71%-5.75%
n/a-5.75%
n/a-16.74%
Max drawdown duration
MFSM
VMBS
71d59d
109d236d
n/a236d
n/a1398d
Trading data

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MFSM
VMBS
Last sale
10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.20
$45.23
Previous close
10/23/2026
$24.19
$45.30
Consolidated volume
10/23/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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MFSM
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MFSM
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MFSM
VMBS
Last price
$24.20
$45.23
1D performance
+0.04%
-0.15%
AuM$122.17 M$15.87 B
E/R0.34%0.03%
Characteristics
MFSM
VMBS
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderMFSVanguard
Benchmark-Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Index
N° of holdings101698
Asset class-Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 4, 2024November 19, 2009
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MFSM
USA
25.81%
Other
74.19%
VMBS
USA
26.03%
Other
73.97%

Sectors

MFSM
Municipal
25.81%
Other
74.19%
VMBS
Industrials
25.62%
Other
74.38%
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Diversification

MFSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

9.44%
VMBS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

3.67%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
MFSM
US60416UV512
0.91%
Oklahoma Public Property Authority, 5% 1jun2034, USD (2026)
0.80%
Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1apr2036, USD (2026A)
0.80%
California Community Choice Financing Authority, 5% 1dec2055, USD (2025C)
0.70%
US763056DQ86
0.68%
US702538FE43
0.68%
US95235TAW36
0.66%
US10623ADK60
0.54%
Paulding Hospital Authority, 5% 1apr2036, USD
0.53%
US49121DAB82
0.53%
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District №1, 5% 1jul2056, USD (2026A)
0.52%
St. Cloud, 5% 1may2036, USD (2026)
0.52%
Austin, 5% 15nov2034, USD (2026B)
0.52%
US75989FAM59
0.52%
US897579CQ99
0.52%
VMBS
G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)
0.28%
US3618N56H72
0.28%
US3618N6K636
0.26%
US3618N6BE68
0.26%
US3140Y9B864
0.26%
G2 MB0024, 4.5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)
0.25%
US21H0606A46
0.25%
US3132E0TL66
0.25%
US3142J6DY61
0.24%
US3618N6HU47
0.23%
FR SD8146, 2% 1may2051, USD (ABS)
0.23%
US3618N6FL65
0.23%
US01F0526982
0.22%
US3142J6C840
0.22%
FR RQ0056, 5.5% 1oct2055, USD (ABS)
0.21%
Frequently asked questions about MFSM and VMBS

How have the MFSM and VMBS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 23, 2026, MFSM is down -0.57% year-to-date (YTD), while VMBS has lost -1.56%. That puts MFSM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MFSM or VMBS?

Year-to-date, the MFSM ETF saw +$73M in flows, compared to +$1.65B for VMBS.

Which ETF is more volatile: MFSM or VMBS?

Over the past year, MFSM had a volatility of 3.32%, while VMBS experienced 4.39%.

Which ETF is bigger: MFSM or VMBS?

As of October 23, 2026, MFSM holds $122.17 M in assets under management (AUM), while VMBS manages $15.87 B.

What sectors do the MFSM and VMBS ETFs invest in?

MFSM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, VMBS focuses on Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the MFSM ETF and VMBS ETF?

MFSM top holdings include US60416UV512, Oklahoma Public Property Authority, 5% 1jun2034, USD (2026) and Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1apr2036, USD (2026A). VMBS holds in its top three: G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS), US3618N56H72 and US3618N6K636.

Which ETF is more diversified: MFSM or VMBS?

MFSM holds 418 securities with 9.44% of its assets in the top 15. VMBS has 4834 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.67%.

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