Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) Performance
VABS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.0% total return
- 5 years
- +3.4% a year
- Since first price
- +3.1% a year since 2021
VABS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VABS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | −0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.6% | −1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.1% | −1.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +2.3% | −1.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.0% | −2.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +18.8%+5.9%/yr | +2.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +18.0%+3.4%/yr | −4.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 10, 2021 | +18.8%+3.1%/yr | −4.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: VABS vs SPY
From Feb 10, 2021: VABS grew to $11,881, SPY to $21,034.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VABS returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+7.6%), worst 2022 (−5.2%). 2026 is year to date.
VABS annual returns table
| Year | VABS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.3% | −1.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.4% | −1.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +7.6% | −0.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +7.6% | −1.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −5.2% | −6.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
VABS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +5.6% | +3.1% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 | -0.24 | -0.14 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.90 | -0.31 | -0.19 |
| Best month | +1.5% | +1.9% | +1.9% |
| Worst month | −1.1% | −1.4% | −1.4% |
| Best 12 months | +9.5% | +9.5% | +9.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.5% | −6.4% | −6.4% |
| Positive months | 83% | 67% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.06 | 0.06 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.39 | 0.38 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
VABS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 57 | −6.4% | +5.0% | +9.5% | 75% |
| 3-year (a year) | 33 | +1.2% | +5.6% | +7.0% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 9 | +3.1% | +3.3% | +3.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VABS performance overview
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) returned +3.0% over the past year and +3.4% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +3.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,881. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: VABS chart, VABS dividends. See the VABS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VABS performance FAQ
What is the VABS return over the past year?
VABS returned +3.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.1%.
What is the average annual return of VABS?
VABS has returned +3.4% a year over 5 years, +3.1% a year since February 10, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VABS be worth?
$10,000 invested in VABS at its first recorded close on February 10, 2021 would be worth about $11,881 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VABS?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −5.2%. The best was 2023 at +7.6%.
How volatile is VABS?
Over the past 3 years VABS had an annualized volatility of 1.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.62 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).