BLVvsSPLBETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SPLB
State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.15%
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BLV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, SPLB's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. BLV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.04% for SPLB. BLV is down -2.72% year-to-date (YTD) with +$229M in YTD flows. SPLB performs worse with -3.12% YTD performance, and +$179M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BLV and SPLB 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 SPLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BLV SPLB | +4.35%+3.48% | -0.23%-0.66% | -2.72%-3.12% | -4.23%-4.38% | +17.28%+21.02% | -21.92%-15.76% |
| Flows | BLV SPLB | +$192M-$37M | +$67M+$35M | +$229M+$179M | +$404M+$360M | +$605M+$581M | +$2.11B+$695M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BLV SPLB | +9.41%+9.03% | +8.22%+7.94% | +10.40%+9.72% | +12.59%+11.87% |
| Max drawdown | BLV SPLB | -6.02%-5.46% | -10.10%-8.83% | -11.42%-9.59% | -36.39%-34.63% |
| Max drawdown duration | BLV SPLB | 66d66d | 243d255d | 774d359d | 1790d1816d |
Trading data
BLV | SPLB | |
Last sale 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM | $65.01 | $20.89 |
| Previous close 10/30/2026 | $65.27 | $21.02 |
| Consolidated volume 10/30/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM
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BLV | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $65.01 | $20.89 |
| 1D performance | -0.40% | -0.62% |
| AuM | $5.73 B | $1.19 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
BLV | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2859 | 2901 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | March 10, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BLV
USA
90.5%
Other
9.5%
SPLB
USA
86.79%
Other
13.21%
Sectors
BLV
Sovereign
54.29%
Finance
7.63%
Other
38.09%
SPLB
Finance
16.95%
Utilities
14.27%
Healthcare
11.9%
Technology
11.04%
Energy
8.57%
Telecommunication.
8.04%
Other
29.24%
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Diversification
BLV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.66%
SPLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.55%
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%
SPLB
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.34%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.31%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.26%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.25%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.25%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.25%
Wells Fargo, 5.013% 4apr2051, USD (U)
0.23%
Verizon Communications, 5% 15jan2036, USD
0.22%
HSBC Holdings plc, 6.332% 9mar2044, USD
0.22%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.21%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.311% 22apr2042, USD (N)
0.21%
Meta Platforms, 5.75% 15nov2065, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.20%
Charter Communications Operating, 5.75% 1apr2048, USD
0.20%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.19%
Frequently asked questions about BLV and SPLB
How have the BLV and SPLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, BLV is down -2.72% year-to-date (YTD), while SPLB has lost -3.12%. That puts BLV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BLV or SPLB?
Year-to-date, the BLV ETF saw +$229M in flows, compared to +$179M for SPLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BLV or SPLB?
Over the past year, BLV had a volatility of 8.22%, while SPLB experienced 7.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: BLV or SPLB?
As of October 30, 2026, BLV holds $5.73 B in assets under management (AUM), while SPLB manages $1.19 B.
What sectors do the BLV and SPLB ETFs invest in?
BLV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SPLB focuses on Finance, Utilities and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the BLV ETF and SPLB ETF?
BLV top holdings include USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD. SPLB holds in its top three: Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BLV or SPLB?
BLV holds 2899 securities with 15.66% of its assets in the top 15. SPLB has 2947 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.55%.
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