Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS)
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Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF Q4 2025 Commentary
Securitized products posted positive total and excess returns in 4Q, outperforming corporate bonds on both measures. Newfleet Asset Management increased our allocations to agency MBS this year, reaching the highest exposures in years. The Fund returned 1.13% at NAV for the quarter versus the ICE BofA 1-3 Year A-BBB US Corporate Index return of 1.21%.
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAD Deirdre A. Dillon Virtus Fixed Income Advisers LLC | 2.68M | $65.51M | $64.71M | -$786,086.35 | -1.2% |
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Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF Profile
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Overview
The fund, managed by its sub-adviser, focuses on generating returns through investments in asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS). These include both commercial and residential MBS. It is committed to maintaining at least 80% of its net assets, in addition to any funds borrowed for investment purposes, in investment-grade tranches of ABS and MBS. This strategy is pursued under normal market conditions. The fund also invests in derivatives and other financial instruments that share similar economic characteristics with ABS and MBS, ensuring a diversified and stable investment portfolio aimed at achieving the fund's investment objective.
Products and Services
- Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)
ABS are financial securities backed by income-generating assets. These could include loans, leases, credit card debt, royalties, or receivables. The fund invests in various types of ABS to diversify its portfolio and manage risk, focusing primarily on those that are classified as investment grade. Investment in ABS is aimed at generating steady returns from the underlying assets' cash flows.
- Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)
MBS, including both commercial MBS (CMBS) and residential MBS (RMBS), are secured by mortgage loans. The fund's investment strategies include significant allocations to investment-grade tranches of MBS. These securities offer the opportunity to invest in real estate mortgages, benefiting from the regular interest and principal payments made by borrowers. The fund seeks to manage its risks through careful selection of MBS, prioritizing securities that meet its investment-grade criteria.
- Derivatives and Similar Instruments
In addition to direct investments in ABS and MBS, the fund employs derivatives and other financial instruments that mimic the economic characteristics of its primary investments. This includes but is not limited to, futures, options, and swaps. The use of these instruments is intended to enhance the fund's flexibility in its investment approach, allowing it to hedge against potential risks or to take advantage of specific market opportunities without having to directly buy or sell underlying securities. This strategy is pivotal in aligning the fund’s portfolio with its investment objective under varying market conditions.
