Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
510% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.94M | Put options by funds: $810K
13% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 151 | Existing positions reduced: 134
9.12% more ownership
Funds ownership: 51.96% [Q4 2024] → 61.09% (+9.12%) [Q1 2025]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.17B [Q4 2024] → $3.33B (+$161M) [Q1 2025]
6% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 38 | Existing positions closed: 36
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 15 [Q4 2024] → 15 (+0) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 369 [Q4 2024] → 363 (-6) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BLV.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about BLV published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
BLV: Time To Take Another Look As Long Bonds Offer Opportunity
BLV's long duration amplifies both risk and potential reward, making it highly sensitive to interest rate changes and recent market volatility. Current yields are attractive, but tight credit spreads and economic uncertainty suggest caution, especially for investors wary of corporate credit risk. Investors seeking stability may prefer shorter-duration or treasury-only funds, as BLV's volatility can be significant in the near term.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
BLV: Long Term Treasury And Corporate Debt Opportunities
BLV offers diversified exposure to long-term, investment-grade US government and corporate bonds, but is highly sensitive to interest rate changes due to its long duration. Current macro metrics indicate stabilization and potential for future rallies, yet recent positive convexity and monetary easing expectations have already boosted BLV's performance. Fed policy shifts, especially QE and balance sheet changes, significantly impact BLV's NAV; recent trends show increased demand for long-maturity bonds.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
BND Is a Great Choice for Most, but I Like BLV ETF Better
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND 0.19%) is the biggest exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the bond market, with over $129.5 billion of assets under management . As the name suggests, BND provides investors with broad exposure to the bond market.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Here Are the 3 Highest-Yielding Vanguard ETFs. Are They Smart Picks for Income Investors?
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are sort of like ice cream: There's a flavor that should appeal to every person.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
BLV: Needs A Recession To Outperform (Rating Downgrade)
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF (BLV) is currently a 'Sell' due to unfavorable macro conditions and narrow corporate spreads. BLV's long duration of 13.5 years makes it highly sensitive to changes in corporate credit spreads and long-term interest rates. Corporate spreads are at historic lows, and rising risk-free rates due to U.S. debt concerns pose significant downside risks.
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 months ago
These Vanguard ETFs Rebounded After Trump's First Days Back in the White House. Should Investors Beware the Bounce?
Quite a few stocks gained momentum in the weeks preceding Donald Trump's second inauguration as U.S. president. It was a different story for most bonds, though.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Why BLV Is Outclassed By Long-Term Treasury Funds
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index, offering diversified exposure to long-term, investment-grade U.S. bonds with 10+ years to maturity. BLV holds a roughly 50/50 mix of corporate and government bonds, plus minor municipal and cash holdings, as per Seeking Alpha. VGIT is preferred over BLV for fixed income positions due to its lower correlation with equities, enhancing portfolio stability.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Consider Long-Term Bonds as Interest Rates Fall
With short-term bonds getting most of the fanfare during the Fed's aggressive rate hiking cycle, more investors are looking to long-term bonds again. This is especially the case as interest rates fall amid Fed easing.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
3 Long-Term Bond ETFs for a Steepening Yield Curve
Aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve added to a steeper yield curve the last few years. But easing monetary policy has seen it flatten as of late.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
8 months ago
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