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BLV ETF · Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) is an Exchange Traded Fund offered by Vanguard, a global provider of ETFs. This fund is primarily focused on investing in U.S government and corporate bonds with maturities greater than ten years. Being indexed to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index, it aims to reflect the performance of the long-term, investment-grade U.S. bond market. Invested across a broad spectrum of public and corporate bonds, the fund generates income from a diverse array of sources. In accordance with its investment objective, the BLV mainly targets investors seeking steady income generation over a long-term horizon and those willing to bear the attendant risks associated with changes in interest rates and potential inflation. However, it is imperative to engage in individual research or consider expert counsel before deciding to invest. In summary, Vanguard's Long-Term Bond ETF offers an effective avenue for investors desiring exposure to long-dated U.S. government and corporate bonds while achieving significant portfolio diversification. As with any investment decision, comprehensive research and careful consideration of personal financial goals are indispensable steps toward making informed choices.

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This fund is part ofUS Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-1.07%
Last price
$68.88
1M perf.
-2.71%
1M flows
+€56M
AuM
€5.15B
E/R
0.03%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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BLV
$68.88

Performance & flows

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BLV
$68.80
-0.82%
US Aggregate Bonds
+0.13%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-2.71%
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-0.82%
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+0.59%
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+1.27%
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-15.70%
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+0.15%
+0.15%
-1.11%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
921937793
ISIN
US9219377937
AuM
€5.15B
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E/R
0.03%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/2/2026
$68.80
1D NAV change
+0.50%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
3000
Inception date
4/3/2007
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This Index includes all medium and larger issues of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of greater than 10 years and are publicly issued.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-0.82%
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+0.59%
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+1.27%
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-15.70%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
92.67%
United Kingdom
1.15%
Unavailable
1.07%
Other
5.11%
Sectors
Sovereign
48.54%
Power
5.19%
Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology
3.28%
Banks
3.12%
Insurance and reinsurance
2.74%
Communication services
2.42%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
1.80%
Pipelines
1.80%
Unavailable
11.59%
Other
19.50%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3000
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
US912810UK24
US912810UM89
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
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USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
US912810UP11
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD
USA, Bonds 4.375% 15aug2043, USD
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
USA, Bonds 3.875% 15feb2043, USD
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about BLV ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


BLV’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
80.19% of holdings have positive scoring
20.89% of holdings have negative scoring
69.53%
8.26%
12.13%
5.10%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index - USD
Index ticker
I20988 Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.75T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about BLV

What does Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF, BLV, invest in?

BLV is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does BLV replicate?

BLV tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of BLV?

BLV carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.03%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was BLV launched?

BLV was introduced to the market on April 3, 2007. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of BLV?

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF, BLV, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of BLV?

BLV oversees €5.15B in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has BLV performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, BLV returned -2.71% over the past month, -0.82% over the last three months and -1.11% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for BLV?

As of April 2, 2026, BLV recorded net flows of +€56M over the last month and +€116M year-to-date.

Does BLV distribute dividends?

BLV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.16%.

What are the main country or region exposures of BLV?

As of February 28, 2026, BLV has significant geographic allocations in USA and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does BLV invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, BLV focuses largely on Sovereign, Power and Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology.

How many securities does BLV hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, BLV holds 3000 positions in its portfolio, with 15.93% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in BLV?

As of February 28, 2026, BLV top three holdings include US912810UK24, US912810UM89 and USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD.

What is the base currency of BLV?

The base currency of BLV is USD.

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