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(LMBS) First Trust Low Duration - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US33739Q2003

Mortgage-related debt securities, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages

Description: LMBS First Trust Low Duration

The First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS) is aims to achieve its investment objectives by investing investing at least 80% of its net assets in mortgageically-enhanced Mortgage-Related debt securities and instruments, focusing on those tied to residential and commercial mortgages, under normal market conditions.

By concentrating on Mortgage-Related Investments Investments with lower durations, the fund likely targets a more stable return profile, mitigating the impact of interest rate fluctuations. This strategy is particularly relevant in a rising rate environment, where where the funds low duration can help minimize potential losses.

Analyzing the funds , we observe that the last price is $48.82, with a relatively stable SMA20 and SMA50, indicating a steady short-term trend. The SMA200 at $48.48.13 suggests a slightly positive long-term outlook. The ATR of 0.20 (= 0.41.41%) indicates moderate volatility. Given the current price is near the 52-week average, and considering the funds investment strategy, a potential target could be the 52-week high of $49.01, representing a 0.4% upside.

From a perspective, thethe funds AUM stands at $5,077.69 million USD, indicating a sizable presence in the market. This, combined with its investment focus, positions the fund asas a significant player in the mortgage-related debt securities market. Assuming the fund maintains its current investmentAUM and investment strategy, and given the current technical indicators, a continued stable performance can be anticipated.

Taking into account both the technical and fundamental aspects, a potential forecast for LMBS could involve a gradual appreciation towards the 52-week high, driven by its stable short-term trend and positive long-term outlook, alongside its significant AUM and focused investment strategy.

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LMBS ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,104m
Category Short Government
TER 0.64%
IPO / Inception 2014-11-04

LMBS ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 49.5
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 70.8
Rel. Strength 11.8
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 48.41 USD
Fair Price DCF -

LMBS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.61%
Annual Growth 5y 12.25%
Payout Consistency 86.1%
Payout Ratio %

LMBS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 87.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 91%
Growth Correlation 5y 47.6%
CAGR 5y 2.14%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.34
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.34
Alpha 1.25
Beta -0.011
Volatility 3.18%
Current Volume 662.3k
Average Volume 20d 494k
Stop Loss 47.7 (-3%)
What is the price of LMBS shares?
As of July 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 49.17 with a total of 662,300 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.16%, over one month by +0.60%, over three months by +1.50% and over the past year by +5.36%.
Is First Trust Low Duration a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Analyses, First Trust Low Duration (NASDAQ:LMBS) is currently (July 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 49.50 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LMBS is around 48.41 USD . This means that LMBS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.55%.
Is LMBS a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Low Duration has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for LMBS share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, LMBS First Trust Low Duration will be worth about 52.3 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 49.17. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.32%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 52.3 6.3%