About iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS)

The iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) is an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). CMBS are fixed-income investments that are backed by a pool of commercial real estate loans. The ETF aims to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays CMBS Investment Grade Index, which consists of investment-grade CMBS issued in the United States.

Investors in CMBS ETFs can gain exposure to the commercial real estate market without directly owning physical properties. CMBS are attractive to investors as they offer higher yields compared to traditional fixed-income assets, such as government or corporate bonds. However, they also carry higher risks due to the potential for default on the underlying loans.