LMBS 📈 First Trust Low Duration - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US33739Q2003 • Short Government
LMBS: Mortgage-Backed, Residential, Commercial, Securities, Debt
The First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF, listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LMBS, is designed to provide investors with a unique opportunity to tap into the mortgage-related debt securities market. By investing at least 60% of its net assets in mortgage-related debt securities and other mortgage-related instruments, the fund aims to achieve its investment objectives. This approach allows the fund to capitalize on the potential benefits of mortgage-related investments, including a relatively stable income stream and diversification benefits.
The fund's advisor typically focuses on investing in mortgage-related investments tied to both residential and commercial mortgages. This diversified approach enables the fund to spread risk across different types of mortgage-backed securities, potentially reducing exposure to any one particular sector. The advisor's investment strategy is also expected to involve a thorough analysis of the creditworthiness of the underlying mortgage loans, as well as the overall health of the mortgage market. By doing so, the fund seeks to minimize risk while maximizing returns for its investors.
As a US-domiciled ETF, the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF is subject to the regulatory framework of the United States. With an ISIN of US33739Q2003, the fund is classified as a short government ETF, indicating its focus on low-duration investments. The fund's website, http://www.ftportfolios.com/, provides additional information on its investment strategy, portfolio composition, and performance metrics. By leveraging the expertise of its advisor and a disciplined investment approach, the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF aims to deliver attractive returns to its investors while managing risk.
Additional Sources for LMBS ETF
Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle
LMBS ETF Overview
Market Cap in USD | 4,649m |
Category | Short Government |
TER | 0.64% |
IPO / Inception | 2014-11-04 |
LMBS ETF Ratings
Growth 5y | 33.9% |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend | 64.1% |
Rel. Strength Industry | 167 |
Analysts | - |
Fair Price Momentum | 46.87 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
LMBS Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 4.29% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 4.67% |
Annual Growth 5y | 7.63% |
Payout Consistency | 84.8% |
LMBS Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 13% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 92.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 22.9% |
CAGR 5y | 1.69% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 1.07 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.15 |
Alpha | -0.69 |
Beta | 0.05 |
Volatility | 2.37% |
Current Volume | 230.7k |
Average Volume 20d | 400.6k |
As of December 27, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 48.57 with a total of 230,700 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.02%, over one month by -0.06%, over three months by -0.67% and over the past year by +4.98%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Low Duration is currently (December 2024) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 33.93 and therefor a technical neutral rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LMBS as of December 2024 is 46.87. This means that LMBS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.5%.
First Trust Low Duration has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LMBS First Trust Low Duration will be worth about 50.6 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 48.57. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.22%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 50.6 | 4.2% |