Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (MBS)
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AGNC Investment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Agency MBS Outlook
AGNC sees improving Agency MBS supply-demand trends, stronger book value and higher-coupon opportunities despite a volatile rate backdrop.
Fabulous Fundamentals in This Corner of the Bond Market
According to Bankrate's Mortgage Rates, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.61%. That's uncomfortably high and a major headwind to many prospective homebuyers, particularly those in the first-time category.
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.
Annaly Capital: The 13% Yielder That Keeps Hiking Its Dividends
Agency MBS assets provide a unique investment opportunity with minimal credit risk. Agency mREITs leverage agency MBS with a business model that has low exposure to credit risk but high exposure to interest rate changes. As the interest rate curve normalizes, NLY has benefited, recently raising its dividend.
With Fixed Income, It's Time to Think About Outcomes
Passive aggregate bond strategies have long been default options for advisors and investors looking to defray risk in equity-heavy portfolios while adding a reliable income sleeve. However, many of the ETFs and index funds tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and other related benchmarks come with drawbacks some market participants overlook.
Dynex Capital Continues Delivering Consistent Monthly Income Despite Market Volatility
Dynex Capital remains a Buy for its high-yield, dependable monthly dividend and opportunistic MBS portfolio growth amid market volatility. DX's strategy centers on Agency MBS, now 95% of assets, leveraging market dislocations to add $6B in investments despite Q1 book value decline. Net interest income rose to $0.40/share in Q1 2026; liquidity remains robust at $1.3B, or 46% of equity.
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.
AGNC: The Pullback Is Getting Interesting With Yields At 14%
AGNC Investment Corp. offers a compelling 13.99% yield, with a resilient agency MBS portfolio exceeding $90 billion and minimal credit risk. Despite recent macro volatility and share price declines, AGNC's robust hedging, liquidity, and GSE MBS demand position it for recovery and income stability. Strategic balance sheet expansion, swap repositioning, and strong Q4 results—including $0.89 per share comprehensive income—underscore AGNC's operational strength.
Agency mREITs: Which Are Gold, Which Are Yield Traps
Minimal Credit Risk: Agency MBS are guaranteed by GSEs. Historically, MBS prices rise during economic downturns, leading to higher book values and sustainable payouts for mREITs. Despite a recent rally, Agency MBS spreads remain attractive compared to the 40-year historical average.
Trump Wants an MBS Buying Binge. This ETF Could Benefit.
In a bid to drive mortgage rates down and foster more home buying among younger people, President Trump recently proposed a plan to purchase $200 billion worth of mortgage-backed securities (MBS). There ETFs for that, which makes sense given the sheer scope of the MBS market.
Beyond The 15 Minutes Of Fame: Locking In +12% Yields With Agency MBS
Beyond The 15 Minutes Of Fame: Locking In +12% Yields With Agency MBS
Mortgage rates hit 3-year low as Trump instructs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgage bonds
Mortgage rates fell 22 basis points after President Donald Trump instructed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed bonds, or MBS. Analysts predict that $200 billion of MBS purchases could drive a 25 to 50 basis point drop in mortgage rates.
