iShares MBS ETF (MBB)

mortgage-backed-securities fixed-income government-backed monthly-dividends

Mortgage-backed securities offer a compelling blend of government backing and attractive yields, providing investors with exposure to the vast American housing finance market. This fund tracks an index of investment-grade agency mortgage pass-through securities, delivering the credit quality of government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The portfolio's intermediate duration and monthly income distributions make it particularly suitable for those seeking steady cash flows with lower credit risk than corporate bonds.