VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 0.43% and the yield is 17.38%. The ten largest holdings are 74% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on MORT
| Last price | $7.63 (-2.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $7.33 – $7.99 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.5% |
| Distribution yield | 17.38% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
MORT fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $310M |
| Expense ratio | 0.43% |
| Number of holdings | 25 |
| Portfolio turnover | 18% |
| Inception | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The Mortgage REITs Index may include small-, medium- and large-capitalization companies. The fund is non-diversified.
MORT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ANNALY CAP.MGMT DL -01 AAYA | – | 18.18% |
| AGNC Investment Corp. AGNC | Real Estate | 15.35% |
| Starwood Property Trust Inc STWD | Real Estate | 6.60% |
| New Residential Investment Corp NRZ | Financial | 6.06% |
| Dynex Capital Inc DX | Real Estate | 5.26% |
| Ellington Financial Inc. EFC | Real Estate | 5.07% |
| ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc ARR | Real Estate | 4.86% |
| Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc BXMT | Real Estate | 4.26% |
| Orchid Island Capital Inc. ORC | Real Estate | 4.28% |
| Ladder Capital Corp Class A LADR | Real Estate | 3.80% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
MORT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 100.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
MORT returns and risk
| Year to date | -18.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -13.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +2.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -6.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +0.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.02 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
MORT: frequently asked questions
What does MORT invest in?
VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are ANNALY CAP.MGMT DL -01 (18.2%), AGNC Investment Corp. (15.4%), Starwood Property Trust Inc (6.6%), New Residential Investment Corp (6.1%), Dynex Capital Inc (5.3%).
What is the MORT expense ratio?
0.43% a year: about $43.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the MORT dividend yield?
17.38%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will MORT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $7.33 to $7.99 from $7.63 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has MORT performed?
Year to date -18.2%, one year -13.7%, three years +2.4% a year, five years -6.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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