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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

68.74 USD
-0.12
0.17%
Updated Jan 22, 10:37 AM EST
1 day
-0.17%
5 days
1.30%
1 month
-0.04%
3 months
-3.87%
6 months
-3.31%
Year to date
0.32%
1 year
-5.15%
5 years
-33.22%
10 years
-29.49%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

65% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 168 | Existing positions reduced: 102

14% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q2] → 16 (+2) [Q3]

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.04B [Q2] → $3.28B (+$247M) [Q3]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 46 | Existing positions closed: 46

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 361 [Q2] → 352 (-9) [Q3]

2.91% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.34% [Q2] → 53.44% (-2.91%) [Q3]

83% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.05M | Put options by funds: $11.8M

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BLV.

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Why BLV Is Outclassed By Long-Term Treasury Funds
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index, offering diversified exposure to long-term, investment-grade U.S. bonds with 10+ years to maturity. BLV holds a roughly 50/50 mix of corporate and government bonds, plus minor municipal and cash holdings, as per Seeking Alpha. VGIT is preferred over BLV for fixed income positions due to its lower correlation with equities, enhancing portfolio stability.
Why BLV Is Outclassed By Long-Term Treasury Funds
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Consider Long-Term Bonds as Interest Rates Fall
With short-term bonds getting most of the fanfare during the Fed's aggressive rate hiking cycle, more investors are looking to long-term bonds again. This is especially the case as interest rates fall amid Fed easing.
Consider Long-Term Bonds as Interest Rates Fall
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
3 Long-Term Bond ETFs for a Steepening Yield Curve
Aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve added to a steeper yield curve the last few years. But easing monetary policy has seen it flatten as of late.
3 Long-Term Bond ETFs for a Steepening Yield Curve
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Got $10,000? These ETFs Could Turn It Into Over $500 of Annual Passive Income.
These ETFs can produce a lot of passive income.
Got $10,000? These ETFs Could Turn It Into Over $500 of Annual Passive Income.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
BLV: Long-Term Treasuries May Stay Under Pressure For A While
The macro landscape for long-term bonds is tricky these days. Given the extreme political and fiscal uncertainty, I don't expect any meaningful appreciation of long-term bonds as long as the US is not in a recession. I'm neutral on the BLV for now, but there are still reasons to be optimistic in the longer term.
BLV: Long-Term Treasuries May Stay Under Pressure For A While
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
$100,000 Invested in These 3 Vanguard ETFs Could Pay You $5,400 in Annual Income
Income investors will find a lot to like with these Vanguard exchange-traded funds.
$100,000 Invested in These 3 Vanguard ETFs Could Pay You $5,400 in Annual Income
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
The time is right for two Vanguard ETFs.
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF is a great option. Just make sure long-term is what you want.
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Fed Takes Aggressive Rate Cut Approach: Now What?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50% today as it continues to aim for a soft-landing scenario. The interest rate cut is the first in the Fed's historic fight against inflation that's lasted over two years.
Fed Takes Aggressive Rate Cut Approach: Now What?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Undercovered ETFs You Should Know About: 12 Analysts' Picks From August-September 2024
The 'Undercovered' Dozen ETF edition highlights less covered ETFs, focusing on seven in-depth analyses and five brief mentions, from articles published between August 15th and September 16th. The Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFL) has shown volatility but is stabilizing; patience is advised by The Sunday Investor as its high-quality selections might perform well. The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) offers a 4.07% yield but lacks complexity according to MacroGirl; consider alternatives like PEY.
Undercovered ETFs You Should Know About: 12 Analysts' Picks From August-September 2024
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