VMBS

Search for Yield Drives Growth Among Mortgage ETFs -- Market Talk

Mortgage-backed securities ETFs saw assets grow fast over the past year. Janus Henderson's John Kerschner says people seeking higher yields but moderate risks. The recent repricing in Fed expectations cooled MBS a little, he says. MBS funds focused on mortgages backed by government agencies.

U.S. Mortgage Traders Hold Unusual Hope for More Prepays -- Market Talk

Mortgage investors in the U.S. Would like to see more loans paid in full before maturity. Investors want to see historic-low rates locked in during the pandemic. "The vast majority of mortgages are trading much, much lower," Janus Henderson's John Kerschner says.

Complex Mortgage-Backed Securities Can be Tapped via ETFs -- Market Talk

Investors can tap a variety of U.S. Mortgage-backed securities through ETFs. Some focus on mortgages backed by government agencies to reduce risk. Returns have been volatile in ETFs focused on agency mortgages. Janus Henderson's JMBS fund has negative total returns of nearly 4% this year.

Weekly Report: what happened at VMBS last week (0415-0419)?

Pre-FOMC: A Different Type Of Taper

Weekly Report: what happened at VMBS last week (0408-0412)?

Will Mortgage Rates Pop Again? Homebuyers Combat An Affordability Crises

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate rose to 6.88% on April 11. The recent spike in national mortgage rates has stirred concerns among homebuyers and economists. Are we witnessing the beginning of a sustained upward trend in mortgage rates? The 15-year mortgage rate is also rising.

Adam Abbas' Fixed Income Market Commentary - Q1 2024