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Northern Trust Disciplined Duration MBS ETF
MBSD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 19, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.56% | -1.53% | -1.28% | -0.78% | +15.97% | +1.58% |
| Flows | -$999K | -$999K | -$2M | +$3M | +$23M | -$7M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust Disciplined Duration MBS ETF is built to track the ICE BofA Constrained Duration US MBS Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Northern Trust |
| N° of holdings | 467 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 3, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 467
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.82% | +3.19% | +3.93% | +4.68% |
Max drawdown | -3.02% | -3.74% | -3.74% | -13.53% |
Max drawdown duration | 55d | 232d | 232d | 1374d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1028d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 20, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MBSD?
MBSD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does MBSD track?
MBSD tracks the ICE BofA Constrained Duration US MBS Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does MBSD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Agencies Bonds. It is part of the segment: MBS & ABS.
What is the expense ratio of MBSD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MBSD is 0.21%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MBSD launched?
MBSD was launched on September 3, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MBSD?
MBSD is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of MBSD?
As of October 19, 2026, MBSD manages $85.87 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MBSD performed recently?
As of October 19, 2026, MBSD delivered a return of -0.56% over the past month (1M performance), -1.53% over the past three months (3M), and -1.28% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MBSD?
As of October 19, 2026, MBSD has seen net flows of -$999K in the past month (1M flow) and -$2M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MBSD pay dividends?
As of October 19, 2026, MBSD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.2%.
How many holdings are in MBSD
As of August 31, 2026, MBSD holds 467 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MBSD?
As of August 31, 2026, MBSD holds 467 securities, with 22.5% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MBSD?
As of August 31, 2026, MBSD holds a portfolio of 467 underlyings, with its largest positions including US01F0626972, US01F0406938 and US36180AAK97. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MBSD invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, MBSD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MBSD focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, MBSD is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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