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Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
VMBS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.30% | -1.43% | -0.63% | +3.99% | +12.63% | +0.73% |
| Flows | +$149M | +$617M | +$962M | +$1.13B | -$714M | +$2.57B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Total Return 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 | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 5180 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 5,180
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
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Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.43% | +3.78% | +5.64% | +6.42% |
Max drawdown | -2.15% | -3.31% | -7.18% | -17.02% |
Max drawdown duration | 60d | 145d | 139d | 1499d |
Time to recover | 38d | N/A | 55d | 1055d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VMBS?
VMBS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VMBS track?
VMBS tracks the Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VMBS 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 VMBS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VMBS is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VMBS launched?
VMBS was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VMBS?
VMBS is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VMBS?
As of July 24, 2026, VMBS manages $15.50 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VMBS performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, VMBS delivered a return of -1.3% over the past month (1M performance), -1.43% over the past three months (3M), and -0.63% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VMBS?
As of July 24, 2026, VMBS has seen net flows of +$149M in the past month (1M flow) and +$962M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VMBS pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, VMBS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.54%.
How many holdings are in VMBS
As of June 30, 2026, VMBS holds 5180 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VMBS?
As of June 30, 2026, VMBS holds 5180 securities, with 4.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VMBS?
As of June 30, 2026, VMBS holds a portfolio of 5180 underlyings, with its largest positions including US21H0526861, US01F0506760 and US3618N5A332. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VMBS invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, VMBS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VMBS focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, VMBS is primarily exposed to Other sectors.
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