Janus Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF Q1 2026 Commentary
The Janus Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF reported a return of 0.26% for Q1 2026, while the Bloomberg U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index returned 0.40%. The mortgage-backed securities market showed resilience, outperforming U.S. Treasuries amid a challenging fixed income environment. Additionally, U.S. employment data indicated a slowdown, with significant revisions to job creation figures from 2025 and a decline in nonfarm payrolls in February.
- ▪The Janus Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF returned 0.26% in Q1 2026.
- ▪The Bloomberg U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index returned 0.40%.
- ▪The MBS market outperformed U.S. Treasuries during a challenging period for fixed income markets.
- ▪U.S. employment data showed a downward revision in job creation for 2025.
- ▪Nonfarm payrolls fell in February.
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