MBB:NASDAQiShares MBS ETF Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-25 - not real-time
$94.08
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
The iShares MBS ETF (MBB) is trading at $94.08, which sits below its 20‑day ($94.31), 50‑day ($94.69) and 200‑day ($95.13) simple moving averages, signaling a short‑term bearish bias. RSI at 46 reinforces a neutral‑to‑slightly‑weak momentum, while the MACD histogram is negative and the MACD line sits beneath its signal line, confirming the bearish technical outlook. Volume is on an increasing trend, yet current daily volume (1.5 M) trails the 10‑day average (2.45 M), suggesting modest liquidity pressure. Despite the technical downside, the fund has delivered a stellar YTD return of 52.8% and offers a robust dividend yield of 4.23%, making it attractive for income‑focused investors. Its beta of 0.11 indicates minimal correlation with broader equity markets, and the expense ratio of just 0.04% keeps cost drag low. The ETF sits between a support level of $92.92 and resistance at $95.26, with a recent 30‑day volatility of roughly 5.3% and a modest max drawdown of -3.95%, highlighting limited price swings. The prevailing Fear & Greed Index of 91.8 (Extreme Greed) suggests market optimism may be overstretched, potentially pressuring prices lower in the near term.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price below all major moving averages
- Bearish MACD and RSI near neutral
- Extreme market greed may trigger a pullback
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Attractive 4.23% dividend yield
- Low beta and low expense ratio
- Moderate volatility and limited drawdown
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Stable government‑backed mortgage securities exposure
- Consistent income generation
- Low tracking error and strong liquidity profile over time
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio4.00%
AUM$38.3B
Inception Date2007-03-13
Avg Daily Volume2,456,490
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield4.23%
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI46.1
Support$92.92
Resistance$95.26
MA 20$94.31
MA 50$94.69
MA 200$95.13
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.8
Risk Assessment
Beta0.11
Volatility5.29%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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