Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

BLV

Market cap $5.74B

Overview Fund Activity

71.59 USD

+0.28

0.39%

At close Updated Sep 15, 1:04 PM EDT

1 day

0.39%

5 days

1.09%

1 month

3.89%

3 months

5.79%

6 months

1.98%

Year to date

4.48%

1 year

-6.59%

5 years

-36.62%

10 years

-18.28%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

268% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.84M | Put options by funds: $772K

27% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 15 [Q1] → 19 (+4) [Q2]

16% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 147 | Existing positions reduced: 127

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.35B [Q1] → $3.28B (-$61.9M) [Q2]

7% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 41 | Existing positions closed: 44

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 364 [Q1] → 353 (-11) [Q2]

8.91% less ownership

Funds ownership: 61.36% [Q1] → 52.44% (-8.91%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Got an Eye on the Long Term? Consider These Bond ETFs

With an eye on mitigating rate risk, short-term bond funds have been the apple of fixed income investors' eyes the past few years. But with rates falling, those same eyes may be wandering and looking at long-term bond ETFs.

Got an Eye on the Long Term? Consider These Bond ETFs

The Motley Fool

1 No-Brainer Vanguard Bond ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $100

Many investors focus primarily on stocks. However, the global bond market is even bigger than the stock market.

1 No-Brainer Vanguard Bond ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $100

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.

BLV: Time To Take Another Look As Long Bonds Offer Opportunity

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.

BLV: Long Term Treasury And Corporate Debt Opportunities

The Motley Fool

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.

BND Is a Great Choice for Most, but I Like BLV ETF Better

The Motley Fool

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.

Here Are the 3 Highest-Yielding Vanguard ETFs. Are They Smart Picks for Income Investors?

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.

BLV: Needs A Recession To Outperform (Rating Downgrade)

The Motley Fool

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.

These Vanguard ETFs Rebounded After Trump's First Days Back in the White House. Should Investors Beware the Bounce?

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.

Why BLV Is Outclassed By Long-Term Treasury Funds

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.

Consider Long-Term Bonds as Interest Rates Fall

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