# Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) — Overview

VMBS · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vmbs

## Price

Last close $44.93 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $44.16 – $47.86.

## Fund profile

VMBS tracks a market weighted index of mortgage-backed securities.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Assets under management | $15.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Net asset value | $44.63 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Monthly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS)?

VMBS tracks a market weighted index of mortgage-backed securities.

### What is VMBS's expense ratio?

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VMBS?

Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF manages $15.7B in assets and has traded since Nov 19, 2009.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS)?

VMBS trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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