Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV)
| Assets | $5.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 80.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.40% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | +2.56% |
| Volume | 358,270 |
| Open | 72.54 |
| Previous Close | 72.50 |
| Day's Range | 72.15 - 72.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 67.45 |
| 52-Week High | 76.87 |
| Beta | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 3149 |
| Inception Date | Apr 3, 2007 |
About BLV
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of investment-grade USD-denominated government, corporate, and foreign debt at least 10 years to maturity. BLV was launched on Apr 3, 2007 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.271 | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.258 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.265 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.267 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.268 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.270 | Jun 5, 2024 |
News
BLV: Long-Term Treasuries May Stay Under Pressure For A While
The macro landscape for long-term bonds is tricky these days. Given the extreme political and fiscal uncertainty, I don't expect any meaningful appreciation of long-term bonds as long as the US is not...
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3 Good ETFs When Interest Rates Fall
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BLV: Time To Upgrade Vanguard's Long Duration Fund
BLV's performance has significantly declined over the past two years due to rising interest rates, leading to a 30% drawdown in share prices. The Federal Reserve's unprecedented rate hikes have caused...
3 Solid ETFs Off to a Slow Start in 2024
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BLV: A High-Quality Duration Play Worth Considering
The last three years have seen unusual bond market behavior, with stocks and bonds selling off and credit risk remaining low. The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares offer exposure to the lo...
BLV: Not Yet Time For This Long Duration Bond Fund
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a fixed income ETF with the highest duration among its peers.
BLV: Is It Time To Lock In High Yields?
Long-term interest rates have surged, causing losses for investors who followed other analysts' advice to buy bonds. My view is that long-term treasury yields may need to widen a bit more before they ...
July Jobs: Mixed Report, Solid Wage Gains, Pressure Remains On BLV
The July employment report revealed a rise of 187,000 jobs, slightly below forecasts. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Wage gains were solid, posing potential problems for the goldilocks narrativ...
BLV: Balance Of Treasuries And Credit Risk Provides High Yield Relative To Risk
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF offers exposure to long-term US Treasuries and US credit in roughly equal measures, helping to reduce volatility relative to each component asset. The best-case scenari...
Bond ETFs: Long, Intermediate, Or Short?
What bond maturities should an investor be considering focusing on now: longer or shorter maturities? Every choice comes with its own risks: short-term bonds are the least risky, while longer maturiti...
BLV: Vanguard's Investment Grade Bond Universe Tracker
Bond funds are coming back in vogue as they are offering better yields relative to 2021. BLV covers the investment grade spectrum of bonds and focuses on quality.
BLV: Choose Your Own Adventure
The BLV ETF provides exposure to long-duration treasury bonds and investment-grade corporate bonds. It pays a trailing 4% distribution yield.
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF: It Is Time To Start Accumulating
BLV consists of long-term U.S. treasuries and investment grade corporate bonds. Although BLV has very low credit risks, about 26.5% of its portfolio consists of lowest grade investment bonds.
This Super-Bear On Bonds Just Turned Bullish
The current trends of high inflation, some economic growth, and a hawkish Fed may be set to reverse in 2023. Falling inflation and a recessionary economy could encourage lower interest rates and risin...
BLV: Bookmark This ETF As We Approach 2023
In my last article here on Seeking Alpha, I reviewed BSV. Now, I'm back for a look at BLV, Vanguard's bond offering at the other end of the maturity spectrum. I start by explaining why I have passed o...
BLV: Approaching An Inflection Point For Investment-Grade Bonds
Bonds have performed poorly since the beginning of the year as a result of a sudden and aggressive monetary policy rebalancing. Having said that, I believe the prospect of an economic downturn will ca...
BLV: A Long Term Bond Portfolio With Low Risk Of Default
BLV pays steady monthly dividend with an annual yield in the range of 3.4 to 5.8 percent. BLV invests only in US treasuries and rated long term corporate bonds, which have negligible chance of default...
BLV: A Well-Constructed, Low-Cost Fund Exposed To Interest Rate Risk
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund is a diversified ETF offering exposure to U.S. long term bonds from the government and investment grade U.S. issuers. The fund is exceptionally high quality and ...
BLV: One Year Later, Long-Term Bonds Still Don't Pique My Interest
Long-term bonds perform well when yields drop and economic expectations are low. Looking forward, neither of these are currently likely outcomes for 2022.
BLV: Inflation Is Picking Up, Not Good For Long-Term Bonds
Inflation gauges are starting to pick up, driven by economic reopenings and continued high levels of government stimulus. As prices rise, the Fed will have more pressure to raise rates. As yields and ...
BLV: A Risky Outlook For Long-Term Bonds In 2021
The BLV ETF has benefited over the past few years from declining interest rates. More recent trends including yields climbing off the lows from 2020 represent a bearish headwind for long-term bonds.
BLV: Long-Term Bonds Have Sold Off, But They Still Provide A Useful Hedge
Long-term bonds have been under pressure recently, as inflation expectations have risen and yield spreads have widened.
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF: Safer Approach To Higher Yield
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF blends the safety of treasuries and the higher yield potential of corporate bonds.