MBB - iShares MBS ETF
| Previous Close | 108.58 |
| Open | 108.63 |
| Bid | 108.63 x 1300 |
| Ask | 108.64 x 2900 |
| Day's Range | 108.61 - 108.69 |
| 52 Week Range | 104.59 - 108.69 |
| Volume | 1,634,751 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,596,056 |
| Net Assets | 21.12B |
| NAV | 108.64 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.76% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | 0.50% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.69 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.06% |
| Inception Date | 2007-03-13 |
- Moody's
Vietnam Bank for Agriculture & Rural Devlpmnt -- Moody's takes rating actions on 18 Vietnamese banks
Moody's Investors Service has today taken rating actions on 18 banks in Vietnam. For 10 of the 18, Moody's has confirmed the banks' long-term local and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings, and changed the outlooks for these ratings to negative from ratings under review for downgrade. Of the 10, Moody's has confirmed the Baseline Credit Assessments (BCAs) and Adjusted BCAs of four banks, as well as the long-term Counterparty Risk Assessments (CR Assessments) and Counterparty Risk Ratings (CRRs) of six.
- Benzinga
Bond Flow Aid The Ascents Of ETF Goliaths
Through the end of November, investors allocated $133 billion to fixed income exchange traded funds, putting bond ETFs on pace to out-gather equity ETFs on an annual basis for the first time since the ...
- ETF Database
3 ETFs to Consider as Fed is on Mortgage Bond Buying Spree
The Fed has been on a mortgage bond buying spree since May with a goal of $30 billion in purchases in mind, according to a MarketWatch report. ETF investors can put mortgage bond funds on their radars as the central bank takes on this hefty endeavor and ramps up their purchases through the end of the year.
- ETF Trends
3 ETFs to Consider as the Fed is on a Mortgage Bond Buying Spree
The Fed has been on a mortgage bond buying spree since May with a goal of $30 billion in purchases in mind, according to a MarketWatch report. ETF investors can put mortgage bond funds on their radars as the central bank takes on this hefty endeavor and ramps up their purchases through the end of the year. The purchase of mortgage bonds was something the Fed implemented over 10 years ago during the financial crisis in 2008—of course, mortgage-backed securities at the time were deemed as toxic assets that helped cause the crisis.
- Moody's
Vietnam Bank for Agriculture & Rural Devlpmnt -- Moody's places 17 Vietnamese banks under review for downgrade
Moody's Investors Service has placed some of the ratings of 17 Vietnamese banks on review for downgrade. Of the 17, Moody's has also placed on review for downgrade the Baseline Credit Assessments (BCAs) and Adjusted BCAs of four banks, and the long-term Counterparty Risk Assessments (CR Assessments) of nine. The rating actions on the 17 banks follow Moody's placement of Vietnam's Ba3 sovereign rating under review for downgrade on 9 October 2019.
- ETF Database
Data Shows Homeowners Are Sitting On Home Equity
While homeowners often borrow equity in their homes for expenditures such as home improvements, car payments, or medical bills, recently it seems this trend has reversed. Despite broadening equity percentages in many homeowner markets, homeowners are nonetheless hoarding cash, keeping equity in the home.
- Investopedia
Mortgage-Backed Bonds That Spurred 2008 Crisis Are in Trouble Again
In 2008, mortgage backed bond values were battered by defaulting subprime borrowers. Today, refinancing by homeowners is sending their prices down.
- ETF Trends
Effects of Inverted Yield Curve Showing Up in Mortgages
The latest yield curve inversions, however, are showing up in mortgage rates—particularly adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The latest yield curve inversion flashing from the bond markets is now revealing something that doesn’t traditionally happen in the mortgage market: ARMs are showing higher initial rates versus fixed-term mortgages.
- Benzinga
Obvious Winners As Bond ETFs Gain More Assets
In the first half of this year, fixed income ETFs saw inflows of $74 billion, including a staggering $26 billion in June alone, said CFRA Research Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research Todd Rosenbluth in a note out Tuesday. Year to date, five bond ETFs are among the top 10 U.S.-listed ETFs in terms of new assets added and all five of those funds are iShares or Vanguard products. “While the asset manager is the US ETF industry heavyweight with $1.6 trillion in assets and a leading 39% market share, iShares is even more dominant in the bond asset class with a 49% share,” said Rosenbluth.
- ETF Trends
Fed Fuels Sudden Rush Back Into Fixed-Income ETFs
Bond ETFs are experiencing big inflows as the Federal Reserve shifts away from the rate hikes of last year and hints at interest rate cuts ahead. Mutual funds and ETFs that track bonds just saw $12.1 billion of inflows for the week ended July 17, which marked the 28th consecutive week of inflows, the Wall Street Journal reports. To put this in perspective, bond funds accumulated $1.7 billion in inflows over the past decade, according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysis of EPFR Global data.
- Zacks
ETF Asset Flow of Last Week: S&P 500 Tops
Inside the ETFs that drew maximum assets last week after the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones hit record highs.
- ETF.com
Head Spinning Reversal In Bond ETFs
Outlook for interest rates changed abruptly in the past six months, creating a far different environment for fixed income investors.
- Moody's
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank -- Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank
Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank and other ratings that are associated with the same analytical unit. The review was conducted through a portfolio review in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the ratings in the context of the relevant principal methodology(ies), recent developments, and a comparison of the financial and operating profile to similarly rated peers. This publication does not announce a credit rating action and is not an indication of whether or not a credit rating action is likely in the near future.
- ETF.com
ETF Of The Week: Big Flows Into Mortgage Fund
Year-to-date, investors have flocked to this mortgage-backed security ETF.
- ETF Trends
Investors Pile Into This Mortgage Backed Securities ETF
Amid a more sanguine outlook for U.S. interest rates this year, which is helping steady mortgage applications, investors are seeking lower risk, yield-driven strategies, including exchange traded funds ...
- ETF Trends
ETF Investors Are Picking Up Yield-Generating, Low-Risk Strategies
Despite the momentum in the riskier equity market, exchange traded fund investors continued to favor conservative bets and yield-generating plays. Among the most popular ETF plays of the past week, six ...
- Yahoo Finance Video
U.S. flood risk model to become available for homebuyers
Climate research group First Street Foundation will offer access to a risk model that forecasts the probability of flooding for homes across the nation. Houzz Principal Economist Nino Sitchinava breaks down what this means for home owners, along with 2020 design trends, and more. Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman & Heidi Chung, along with the Director of Research at QVIDTVM, Inc. Max Raskin join in on the conversation.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Barbara Corcoran on real estate: Prices are going to continue to go up
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to its lowest rate since October this week, but is now the best time to buy? The Corcoran Group Founder & Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran, joins Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman and Kristin Myers discuss.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Housing outlook amid market uncertainty
Mortgage rates are on the decline, with the 30 year rate at its lowest level in a month. SitusAMC Managing Director, Tim Rood breaks it down with Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith.
- Yahoo Finance Video
New home sales rebound in November
New home sales increased 1.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 719,000 units in November. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS Chief Economist, discusses on The Ticker with Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith.
- Yahoo Finance Video
U.S. home refinancing activity hits 3-year high: MBA
U.S. homeowners filled the most applications to refinance their current mortgages in over three years as 30-year borrowing costs slipped to their lowest levels since November 2016, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman & Sibile Marcellus, along with retail expert Erin Sykes discuss.
Yahoo Finance VideoU.S. mortgage debt hits record high amid major market sell-off
Mortgages are the largest component of household debt. Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman, Sibile Marcellus & Brian Cheung, along with and NY Post Hedge Fund reporter Carleton English discuss.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Home prices rose 3.7% in March and weakens for the 12th month in a row
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index weakened yet again in March for the 12th month in a row, showing an increase of 3.7% down from 3.9% in February. Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale and Zillow Director of Economic Research
