Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
VMBSNASDAQVanguardFixed Income
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $15.65B
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Dividend yield
- 4.34%
- Holdings
- 4,890
- 52-week range
- $43.95$47.90
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.70M
VMBS ETF: Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $45.20 - $45.30 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $47.90 |
| 52-Week Low | $43.95 |
| Open | $45.24 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.45M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.70M |
| 1 Day Change | +0.98% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.89% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.60% |
| YTD Change | −3.66% |
| 1 Year Change | −4.13% |
| 5 Year Change | −14.56% |
| 10 Year Change | −15.81% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.97 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +1.33% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $15.65B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| Total Holdings | 4,890 |
| Inception Date | Nov 18, 2009 |
| 50-Day MA | $45.36 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $46.49 |
| RSI | 50.13 |
| Stochastic %K | 75.99 |
| Stochastic %D | 74.89 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VMBS at a Glance
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) is a fixed income ETF from Vanguard, launched in November 2009. It manages $15.65B in assets and charges a 0.03% expense ratio, about $3 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 4,890 positions. The largest are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (FNCL.5.5 9.11, 0.53%), Government National Mortgage Association 5.5% (G2SF.5.5 9.11, 0.36%) and Federal National Mortgage Association 5.34615% (FNCL.5 9.11, 0.35%). The top 10 holdings make up 3.1% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 4.34% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.97 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 4.1% over one year, down 14.6% over five years and down 15.8% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
What is the current price of VMBS?
The latest VMBS price is $45.23 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $43.95–$47.90. The share price is down 4.1% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VMBS?
VMBS's annual expense ratio is 0.03%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VMBS pay dividends?
Yes, VMBS pays a 4.34% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VMBS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VMBS's largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (0.5%), Government National Mortgage Association 5.5% (0.4%), Federal National Mortgage Association 5.34615% (0.4%) (combined weight: 1.2%). The fund holds 4890 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VMBS compare to similar ETFs?
Compare VMBS (0.03% expense ratio, $15.65B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.