MBS ETFs: Rally Rolls on After Record-Setting Year

Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are quietly coming off their best year since 2002 — climbing over 8.5%. So far, the macroeconomic backdrop of 2026 suggests last year's rally was far from a fluke.

ETF Trends • Jun 16, 2026

Navigate Fixed Income with PIMCO's Active ETF Trio

Higher-for-longer interest rates and a new Federal Reserve chair confirmation are only adding to the market uncertainty in fixed income. With that, active management has almost become a necessity when navigating current and future credit cycles.

ETF Trends • May 15, 2026

MBS: Mortgages Are Attractive After The Sell-Off

The Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF is indeed a standout for its "pure-play" focus on residential mortgage credit and its prime ticker symbol. As of early April 2026, the fund is navigating a volatile environment where geopolitical tensions (specifically the Iran conflict) have pushed Treasury yields up by 20–30 bps. With an effective duration of 5.7 years, MBS is more sensitive to rate hikes than short-term Treasury funds (like IEI), but it captures the "excess spread" from mortgages.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 4, 2026

Optas Capital Sells $3.5 Million Stake in iShares MBS ETF

On Wednesday, Texas-based Optas Capital disclosed the sale of 37,650 shares of the iShares MBS ETF for an estimated $3.5 million during the third quarter.

The Motley Fool • Oct 15, 2025

MBS: High-Quality Income ETF, 5.1% Dividend Yield

MBS focuses on AAA-rated mortgage-backed securities. It yields 5.1%, quite a bit higher than most bond ETFs, including most with similar credit quality. It is a bit expensive, but has managed to out-earn its expenses in the past.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 21, 2025

MBS: Best-In-Class Total Return, Soon To Be Brookfield-Controlled

Angel Oak's majority stake sale to Brookfield Asset Management is a major catalyst for the MBS ETF. The fund already performs at the top of its peer group on a total return basis. Through its IG non-agency RMBS holdings, MBS offers a unique opening for BAM in a higher-yielding asset sector.

Seeking Alpha • May 28, 2025

Angel Oak Adds 2 More Fixed Income ETFs

On Tuesday, Angel Oak Capital Advisors converted two of its existing mutual funds into ETFs. The Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (NYSE Arca: MBS) and the Angel Oak High Yield Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: AOHY) are both actively managed and target the fixed income asset class.

ETF Trends • Feb 20, 2024

Angel Oak Capital Advisors Completes Conversion of Two Mutual Funds to ETFs

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AOHY #ETF--Angel Oak Capital Advisors completes conversion of two mutual funds to ETFs bringing new actively-managed structured credit funds to investors.

Business Wire • Feb 20, 2024