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SMBSvsMBBAETF Comparison

ETF 1
SMBS

Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

This fund is part of
MBS & ABS
-0.35%
VS
ETF 2
MBBA

iShares Mortgage-Backed Securities Active ETF

This fund is part of
MBS & ABS
-0.35%

Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (SMBS) and iShares Mortgage-Backed Securities Active ETF (MBBA) belong to the same industry segment: MBS & ABS. SMBS's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Government Agencies. In contrast, MBBA's top sector exposures are Industrials and Non-Corporate. SMBS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.26% for MBBA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMBS and MBBA 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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SMBS vs MBBA performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.8-0.6-0.4-0.20.00.20.40.6%Jul 28Aug 4Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 M100 M120 MJul 28Aug 4Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SMBS
MBBA
-0.07%-0.12%
-0.35%-0.46%
+0.46%n/a
+3.16%n/a
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Flows
SMBS
MBBA
+$113M+$5M
+$277M+$35M
+$869M-
+$1.26B-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SMBS
MBBA
+4.38%+4.72%
+3.93%n/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
SMBS
MBBA
-1.75%-2.02%
-2.67%n/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
SMBS
MBBA
60d60d
180dn/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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SMBS
MBBA
Last sale
8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.00
$48.87
Previous close
08/27/2026
$25.09
$49.08
Consolidated volume
08/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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MBBA
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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 8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SMBS
MBBA
Last price
$25.00
$48.87
1D performance
-0.38%
-0.45%
AuM$6.57 B$157.46 M
E/R0.03%0.26%
Characteristics
SMBS
MBBA
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderSchwab ETFsiShares
BenchmarkBloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Index-
N° of holdings44325
Asset classBonds-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 19, 2024January 23, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SMBS
USA
34%
Other
66%
MBBA
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Sectors

SMBS
Industrials
33.45%
Other
66.55%
MBBA
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Diversification

SMBS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.64%
MBBA
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Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
SMBS
G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS)
0.67%
FR SD8469, 5.5% 1oct2054, USD (ABS)
0.49%
US31418DYX47
0.40%
US31427R6E50
0.39%
FR SD8193, 2% 1feb2052, USD (ABS)
0.37%
FR SD8106, 2% 1nov2050, USD (ABS)
0.35%
US3618N6HU47
0.35%
US3618N56H72
0.35%
US3618N53X59
0.35%
FR RQ0110, 5% 1apr2056, USD (ABS)
0.34%
FR RQ0102, 5% 1mar2056, USD (ABS)
0.34%
US3132DWDC47
0.33%
FR SD7552, 2.5% 1jan2052, USD (ABS)
0.31%
US3142J6BK85
0.30%
US3132DWAN39
0.30%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about SMBS and MBBA

Which ETF is bigger: SMBS or MBBA?

As of August 28, 2026, SMBS holds $6.57 B in assets under management (AUM), while MBBA manages $157.46 M.

What sectors do the SMBS and MBBA ETFs invest in?

SMBS leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, MBBA focuses on Industrials and Non-Corporate.

What are the top holdings of the SMBS ETF and MBBA ETF?

SMBS top holdings include G2 MB0025, 5% 20nov2054, USD (ABS), FR SD8469, 5.5% 1oct2054, USD (ABS) and US31418DYX47. MBBA holds in its top three: US01F0526800, US01F0206874 and BlackRock Liquidity T-Fund.

Which ETF is more diversified: SMBS or MBBA?

SMBS holds 1999 securities with 5.64% of its assets in the top 15. MBBA has 491 securities and a top 15 weight of 89.36%.

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