BLVvsAHYBETF Comparison
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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. American Century Select High Yield ETF (AHYB) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. BLV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, AHYB's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. BLV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.45% for AHYB. BLV is down -2.59% year-to-date (YTD) with +$235M in YTD flows. AHYB performs better with 0.51% YTD performance, and +$18M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BLV and AHYB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BLV vs AHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BLV AHYB | +4.62%+0.58% | -0.06%-1.02% | -2.59%+0.51% | -3.39%+2.04% | +13.53%+23.13% | -22.10%n/a |
| Flows | BLV AHYB | +$198M+$11M | +$54M+$11M | +$235M+$18M | +$382M+$23M | +$612M+$41M | +$2.06B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BLV AHYB | +9.40%+2.94% | +8.22%+2.60% | +10.30%+3.02% | +12.59%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BLV AHYB | -6.02%-2.62% | -10.10%-2.62% | -11.42%-2.97% | -36.39%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BLV AHYB | 69d67d | 246d67d | 777d68d | 1793dn/a |
Trading data
BLV | AHYB | |
Last sale 11/3/2026 at 2:30 PM | $64.74 | $44.81 |
| Previous close 11/02/2026 | $65.01 | $44.87 |
| Consolidated volume 11/02/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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AHYB
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Main metrics
Last update 11/3/2026 at 2:30 PM
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BLV | AHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $64.74 | $44.81 |
| 1D performance | -0.42% | -0.13% |
| AuM | $5.72 B | $71.72 M |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.45% |
Characteristics
BLV | AHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | American Century Investments |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 2859 | 613 |
| Asset class | Bonds | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | November 16, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BLV
USA
90.5%
Other
9.5%
AHYB
USA
88.09%
Other
11.91%
Sectors
BLV
Sovereign
54.29%
Finance
7.63%
Other
38.09%
AHYB
Finance
13.85%
Industrials
13.44%
Consumer Services
12.46%
Energy
11.88%
Business Services
8.02%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.01%
Other
32.35%
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Diversification
BLV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.66%
AHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.14%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
BLV
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
1.16%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
1.14%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
1.14%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
1.14%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
1.11%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
1.11%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
1.11%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
1.06%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
1.06%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
1.03%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
1.03%
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0.99%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
0.93%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
0.82%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
0.82%
AHYB
CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD
0.51%
Standard Industries, 4.375% 15jul2030, USD
0.47%
Venture Global LNG, 7.75% 1may2035, USD
0.45%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.45%
Coinbase Global, 3.625% 1oct2031, USD
0.43%
Bath & Body Works, 6.625% 1oct2030, USD
0.42%
Olin, 5% 1feb2030, USD
0.40%
Novelis Corp, 4.75% 30jan2030, USD
0.40%
DIRECTV Financing, 10% 15feb2031, USD
0.39%
Venture Global LNG, 8.375% 1jun2031, USD
0.39%
Genmab, 7.25% 15dec2033, USD
0.38%
Virgin Media, 5.5% 15may2029, USD
0.37%
Starwood Property Trust, 6% 15apr2030, USD
0.37%
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 5.25% 1oct2029, USD
0.37%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 15jan2034, USD
0.36%
Frequently asked questions about BLV and AHYB
How have the BLV and AHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 2, 2026, BLV is down -2.59% year-to-date (YTD), while AHYB has returned 0.51%. That puts AHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BLV or AHYB?
Year-to-date, the BLV ETF saw +$235M in flows, compared to +$18M for AHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BLV or AHYB?
Over the past year, BLV had a volatility of 8.22%, while AHYB experienced 2.6%.
Which ETF is bigger: BLV or AHYB?
As of November 2, 2026, BLV holds $5.72 B in assets under management (AUM), while AHYB manages $71.72 M.
What sectors do the BLV and AHYB ETFs invest in?
BLV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, AHYB focuses on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the BLV ETF and AHYB ETF?
BLV top holdings include USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD. AHYB holds in its top three: CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD, Standard Industries, 4.375% 15jul2030, USD and Venture Global LNG, 7.75% 1may2035, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BLV or AHYB?
BLV holds 2899 securities with 15.66% of its assets in the top 15. AHYB has 616 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.14%.
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