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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
BLV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.29% | -1.34% | -1.88% | +2.14% | +2.72% | -17.39% |
| Flows | -$124M | -$45M | +$39M | -$223M | +$1.13B | +$2.61B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 3004 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,004
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +8.83% | +8.32% | +11.32% | +12.77% |
Max drawdown | -5.24% | -5.85% | -15.92% | -36.39% |
Max drawdown duration | 61d | 185d | 224d | 1608d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 56d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BLV?
BLV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does BLV track?
BLV tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BLV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BLV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BLV is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BLV launched?
BLV was launched on April 3, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BLV?
BLV is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of BLV?
As of May 1, 2026, BLV manages $5.80 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BLV performed recently?
As of May 1, 2026, BLV delivered a return of -0.29% over the past month (1M performance), -1.34% over the past three months (3M), and -1.88% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BLV?
As of May 1, 2026, BLV has seen net flows of -$124M in the past month (1M flow) and +$39M year-to-date (YTD).
Does BLV pay dividends?
As of May 1, 2026, BLV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.8%.
How many holdings are in BLV
As of March 31, 2026, BLV holds 3004 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BLV?
As of March 31, 2026, BLV holds 3004 securities, with 16.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BLV?
As of March 31, 2026, BLV holds a portfolio of 3004 underlyings, with its largest positions including US912810UM89, US912810UK24 and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BLV invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, BLV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BLV focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, BLV is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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