Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund Price & Performance (VMBS)

Vanguard index funds remain a popular choice for investors, with options like the Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX) offering low expense ratios and broad market exposure. These funds allow for diversified, low-cost investments, benefiting from long-term market growth trends.1

Declining mortgage rates in February have drawn attention to mortgage-backed securities ETFs. Funds like Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) and Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (SMBS) offer low expense ratios and diversified exposure, appealing to investors seeking bond portfolio diversification amidst economic uncertainty.2

Vanguard has reduced expense ratios on 87 funds, including its popular ETFs such as the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG). This move highlights the company’s commitment to cost-efficient investing, making it an attractive option for those seeking diversified and low-cost investment opportunities.3