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MINT - MBB: Better Off With Cash Than Mortgage Backed Securities At These Yields
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
The iShares Mortgage-Backed Security ETF (MBB) has had decent performance over the beginning of the year as mortgage rates have returned to long-term lows. The fund invests in an array of MBS, most of which contain very low credit risk as they are backed by the U.S. Government or Fannie & Freddie (FNMA).
While that gives the bonds effectively no credit risk (since they are insured), that does not mean MBB is without risks. In fact, if you account for the significant risk of an increase in mortgage rates, it is