Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (AMEX: JMBS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $42.61 (about ₹4,094 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.21% and holds 437 securities. Indian residents can buy JMBS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$42.51
Today's high
$42.79
52 week low
$42.51
52 week high
$46.39
JMBS opened at $42.65, closed previously at $42.87, and has traded between $42.51 and $46.39 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) is designed to achieve its investment goals by concentrating its holdings primarily in debt securities linked to mortgages. Typically, under ordinary market circumstances, the fund dedicates a substantial portion—at least 80%, and often nearly all—of its total investable capital (which includes any funds borrowed for investment purposes) to a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed fixed-income instruments, spanning a variety of maturity dates. Furthermore, the fund has the option to employ derivatives as part of its strategy.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.21%
Assets (AUM)
$6.4B
Holdings
437
NAV
$42.98
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-6.52%
5-year price change
-19.71%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
JMBS holds 437 securities in total. These 10 are 59.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy JMBS from India
Indian residents can buy JMBS units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search JMBS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, JMBS, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in JMBS from India
Trading and taxes when buying JMBS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the JMBS price today?
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) last traded at $42.61 on NYSE Arca, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,094 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does JMBS trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is JMBS, and what does it cost to hold?
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF manages about $6.4B. Its expense ratio is 0.21% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2018.
What are JMBS's largest holdings?
The top three are UMBS TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/13/26 (17.2%), GNMA II TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/20/26 (9.0%) and UMBS TBA 30yr 6% October Delivery, 6.00%, 10/13/26 (5.9%). JMBS's 10 largest positions make up 59.0% of the fund.
Does JMBS pay dividends?
Yes. JMBS is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on JMBS taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of JMBS?
Yes. You can buy JMBS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has JMBS performed?
JMBS' price is down 6.5% over the past year and down 19.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.