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iShares MBS ETF (MBB) Price, Holdings, & News

$91.35
-0.66 (-0.72%)
(As of 12:16 PM ET)
Today's Range
$91.25
$91.41
50-Day Range
$89.41
$92.42
52-Week Range
$85.28
$94.55
Volume
615,922 shs
Average Volume
2.50 million shs
Market Capitalization
$29.56 billion
Assets Under Management
$30.85 billion
Dividend Yield
3.36%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About iShares MBS ETF (NASDAQ:MBB)

iShares MBS ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Barclays MBS Bond Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results, which correspond to the price and yield performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. MBS Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of investment grade mortgage-backed pass-through securities issued by the Government National Mortgage (GNMA). The Index measures the performance of investment grade mortgage-backed pass-through securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index, which has an investment profile similar to the Index. The investment advisor of the Fund is BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA).

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MBS ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:MBB
Inception Date
3/13/2007
Fund Manager
James Mauro, Scott Radell

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Barclays Capital U.S. MBS Index
Category
U.S. Government
Focus
Agency MBS
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
10895

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$30.85 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.98 million
Discount/Premium
-0.06%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Jane Street

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
197
Put Options
169
Call Options
28
Short Interest
4,680,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.11
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$300.00
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iShares MBS ETF Expenses

TypeMBBAgency MBS ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.04%0.21%0.32%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.02%0.01%0.27%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.06%0.22%0.40%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver-0.02%-0.03%-0.24%-0.21%-0.56%
Net Expense0.04%0.20%0.35%0.54%0.58%

iShares MBS ETF (MBB) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 MBB Holdings

  • BLACKROCK CASH CL INST SL AGENCY
    Holding Weight: 4.89%
  • FHLMC 30YR UMBS SUPER - 2.0 2051-05-01
    Holding Weight: 1.02%
  • GNMA2 30YR - 2.0 2051-10-20
    Holding Weight: 0.80%
  • GNMA2 30YR - 2.0 2051-12-20
    Holding Weight: 0.78%
  • FHLMC 30YR UMBS SUPER - 2.0 2051-04-01
    Holding Weight: 0.70%
  • GNMA2 30YR - 2.5 2051-07-20
    Holding Weight: 0.68%
  • FNMA 30YR UMBS - 2.0 2051-11-01
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • FNMA 30YR UMBS SUPER - 2.0 2051-07-01
    Holding Weight: 0.62%
  • GNMA2 30YR - 6.5 2054-04-20
    Holding Weight: 0.60%
  • FNMA 30YR UMBS - 3.0 2051-10-01
    Holding Weight: 0.52%

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Should I Buy iShares MBS ETF Stock? MBB Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares MBS ETF:

  • Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which can offer a steady income stream through interest payments.
  • Offers a relatively low-risk investment option compared to individual MBS investments, as the ETF spreads risk across multiple securities.
  • May provide a hedge against interest rate risk, as MBS tend to perform well in a declining interest rate environment.
  • Allows investors to access the MBS market without the need for large capital outlays, making it a cost-effective investment choice.
  • Current stock price of iShares MBS ETF is stable, indicating potential stability in returns for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares MBS ETF for these reasons:

  • Exposure to prepayment risk, where homeowners pay off their mortgages early, can impact the ETF's performance and returns.
  • Market volatility can affect the value of MBS, leading to fluctuations in the ETF's price.
  • Interest rate hikes could negatively impact the performance of MBS, potentially reducing returns for investors.
  • Regulatory changes or economic downturns can impact the mortgage market, affecting the ETF's holdings and performance.
  • Investors should be aware of the potential impact of credit risk associated with MBS, which can affect the ETF's overall returns.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, June 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares MBS ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MBB ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MBB shares performed in 2024?

iShares MBS ETF's stock was trading at $94.08 at the start of the year. Since then, MBB stock has decreased by 3.0% and is now trading at $91.30.
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Are investors shorting iShares MBS ETF?

iShares MBS ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,680,000 shares, an increase of 38.5% from the April 30th total of 3,380,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,665,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days.
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How often does iShares MBS ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares MBS ETF?

iShares MBS ETF announced a monthly dividend on Friday, May 31st. Investors of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.3002 per share on Friday, June 7th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.95%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 3rd.
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What does MBB invest in?

iShares MBS ETF is a fixed income fund issued by iShares. MBB focuses on agency mbs investments and follows the Barclays Capital U.S. MBS Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $30.85 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares MBS ETF?

iShares MBS ETF's management fee is 0.04% and has other expenses of 0.02%. However, MBB has a fee waiver of -0.02% to reimburse the expenses. The net expense ratio for MBB is 0.04%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MBS ETF own?
Who are iShares MBS ETF's major shareholders?

iShares MBS ETF's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (7.80%), Jane Street Group LLC (2.60%), Charles Schwab Investment Advisory Inc. (1.66%), TIAA Trust National Association (1.44%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.11%) and Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. (0.86%).

How do I buy shares of iShares MBS ETF?

Shares of MBB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:MBB) was last updated on 6/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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