(BLV) Long-Term Bond Shares - NYSE

ETF Category: Long-Term Bond | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 5.868m USD | Total Return: 4.7% in 12m

Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, International Bonds
Total Rating 43
Safety 54
Buy Signal 0.02
Long-Term Bond
Category Rotation: -1.0
TER: 0.04%
AUM: 5.87B
Avg Turnover: 38.2M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility7.83%
VaR 5th Pctl1.46%
VaR vs Median3.77%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.15
Rel. Str. IBD32.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group12.5
Character TTM
Beta0.205
Beta Downside0.189
Hurst Exponent0.537
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD15.16%
CAGR/Max DD0.14
CAGR/Mean DD0.41

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality

Coming soon
Description: BLV Long-Term Bond Shares

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF (BLV) tracks a diversified index of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds with maturities exceeding 10 years. The fund utilizes a sampling strategy, committing at least 80% of its assets to securities included in the underlying index to replicate performance. This structure targets the long end of the yield curve, where securities typically offer higher yields in exchange for increased sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations.

The long-term bond sector serves as a primary vehicle for institutional liability matching and long-duration capital preservation. Because these instruments have extended maturities, their market value is highly sensitive to changes in the federal funds rate and inflation expectations. Investors may find it useful to evaluate how these duration risks align with their portfolios at ValueRay.

Since its inception in 2007, BLV has provided exposure to high-credit-quality debt issued by both public and private entities. The funds inclusion of international dollar-denominated bonds allows for geographic diversification while eliminating the direct currency risk associated with foreign-denominated assets.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Long-term Treasury yields fluctuate based on Federal Reserve interest rate policy
  • Corporate credit spreads widen during periods of economic volatility
  • Inflation expectations impact real returns on fixed-income securities with long durations
  • Demand for investment-grade debt shifts amid global flight-to-quality trends
What is the price of BLV shares?

As of June 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 69.48 with a total of 640,411 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.56%, over one month by +1.60%, over three months by +2.64% and over the past year by +4.74%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 68.80 (which is 1% or 1.4 ATR below the current price).

Is BLV a buy, sell or hold?

Long-Term Bond Shares has no consensus analysts rating.