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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

69.15 USD
+0.28
0.41%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
69.16
+0.01
0.01%
1 day
0.41%
5 days
-1.96%
1 month
-1.66%
3 months
-8.58%
6 months
-3.42%
Year to date
-6.68%
1 year
-7.73%
5 years
-31.58%
10 years
-26.67%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 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: $3.03B [Q2] → $3.28B (+$248M) [Q3]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 361 [Q2] → 351 (-10) [Q3]

2.88% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.24% [Q2] → 53.36% (-2.88%) [Q3]

18% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 45 | Existing positions closed: 55

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

Positive
ETF Trends
1 week 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 week 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
2 Fixed-Income ETFs to Consider Before the Fed Cuts Rates
Long-term bonds could become far more valuable if rates fall. There are two excellent Vanguard ETFs that focus on long-term bonds.
2 Fixed-Income ETFs to Consider Before the Fed Cuts Rates
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