Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

BLV tracks a market value-weighted index of investment-grade USD-denominated government, corporate, and foreign debt at least 10 years to maturity.

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Long-term bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) can offer fixed income investors higher yield options, and a pair of Vanguard funds cracked a Forbes Advisor Top 10 List of long-term bond ETFs.

2 Bond ETFs Crack Forbes Advisor List for Long-Term Exposure

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

In the last trading sessions, intermediate and long-term U.S. treasury bond ETFs traded with an outsized volume.

2 ETFs to Watch for Outsized Volume on Intermediate & Long-Term Bonds

Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

As the markets gradually recover from the banking crisis that plagued the financial world earlier this year, there is a growing sense of confidence among investors and advisors. Additionally, the unsettling issue of the debt ceiling debacle seems to have taken a back seat for now, encouraging investors to explore investment options with longer durations.

Is Now the Time to Consider Long-Term Bond ETFs?

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF offers exposure to long-term US Treasuries and US credit in roughly equal measures, helping to reduce volatility relative to each component asset. The best-case scenario for BLV would be a decline in yields and continued narrowing of credit spreads, as we saw in 2019, when the fund returned 20%.

BLV: Balance Of Treasuries And Credit Risk Provides High Yield Relative To Risk

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

U.S. companies announced nearly 90,000 layoffs in March, up 15% from the 78,000 announced in February and up 319% from the more than 21,000 cuts announced in the same month in 2022, according to a report released Thursday from global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Companies Announce 90,000 Layoffs in March

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

What bond maturities should an investor be considering focusing on now: longer or shorter maturities? Every choice comes with its own risks: short-term bonds are the least risky, while longer maturities, while risky, offer better long-term potential.

Bond ETFs: Long, Intermediate, Or Short?

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF

Amid the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking campaign that it kicked off in 2022, many advisors have turned to cash and cash equivalents bonds. Since cash and short-duration securities are less sensitive to interest rate increases, the strategy has worked so far.

Add More Duration to Your Portfolio

Bond funds are coming back in vogue as they are offering better yields relative to 2021. BLV covers the investment grade spectrum of bonds and focuses on quality.

BLV: Vanguard's Investment Grade Bond Universe Tracker

The BLV ETF provides exposure to long-duration treasury bonds and investment-grade corporate bonds. It pays a trailing 4% distribution yield.

BLV: Choose Your Own Adventure

BLV consists of long-term U.S. treasuries and investment grade corporate bonds. Although BLV has very low credit risks, about 26.5% of its portfolio consists of lowest grade investment bonds.

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF: It Is Time To Start Accumulating

Bond markets are set to see an additional boost as the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by at least 25 basis points next week.

Target Long Duration, High Quality Fixed Income Before a Recession Hits

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Fixed income, which historically provides ballast and diversification in portfolios against equities during times of volatility, saw negative returns last year as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates to fight elevated and persistent inflation. Rising interest rates and higher interest rate expectations lowered bond returns in 2022 and created short-term pain for investors.

Use BLV and BNDX to Target Long-Term Fixed Income

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

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These ETFs could be big winners in the new year.

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After a historically bad year for bonds, investors and industry insiders have become far more bullish on fixed income for 2023. Last year, falling bond prices overshadowed whatever benefits were gained from rising yields.

Target Broad-Based Fixed Income While Prices are Low & Yields Are High

While it's likely that the Federal Reserve's attempts to bring down inflation through interest rate hikes will eventually succeed, it will also lead to a worldwide economic downturn, according to Vanguard Group's 2023 economic and market outlook.

Consider High-Quality Bond Funds Before a Recession Hits

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

The current trends of high inflation, some economic growth, and a hawkish Fed may be set to reverse in 2023. Falling inflation and a recessionary economy could encourage lower interest rates and rising bond prices soon.

This Super-Bear On Bonds Just Turned Bullish

In my last article here on Seeking Alpha, I reviewed BSV. Now, I'm back for a look at BLV, Vanguard's bond offering at the other end of the maturity spectrum. I start by explaining why I have passed on reviewing BLV until this particular point in time. And then, what has changed my view.

BLV: Bookmark This ETF As We Approach 2023

Bonds have performed poorly since the beginning of the year as a result of a sudden and aggressive monetary policy rebalancing. Having said that, I believe the prospect of an economic downturn will cause policymakers in the US to pivot in order to support the economy.

BLV: Approaching An Inflection Point For Investment-Grade Bonds

Patience is a virtue, and that especially rings true when it comes to fixed income investing. In this tricky market environment where bonds are feeling the same downward pressure as stocks, the long-term horizon is where investors should focus.

Play the Long Game in Bonds Amid the Heavy Volatility

‘BND' is getting a half-basis point haircut.

Vanguard Cuts Fees On 4 Bond ETFs

Vanguard today reported expense ratio reductions for four broadly diversified bond ETFs.  The ETFs affected include the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV), the Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV), and the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV), each of which dropped to four basis points from five, and the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND), which dropped [.

Vanguard Lowers Fees on 4 Bond ETFs

BLV pays steady monthly dividend with an annual yield in the range of 3.4 to 5.8 percent. BLV invests only in US treasuries and rated long term corporate bonds, which have negligible chance of default.

BLV: A Long Term Bond Portfolio With Low Risk Of Default

While short duration is often touted in the current market environment where rising interest rates amid higher inflation is a prime area of focus for advisors, fixed income investors can still look to long-duration for extra yield. That said, Vanguard has a pair of funds that give investors this type of exposure.

Need More Yield? Here's 2 Long Duration ETFs to Consider

Getting more yield amid rising inflation is possible without sacrificing credit quality with the Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV). The equities markets have been whipsawing with volatility amid inflation fears as everyone tries to guess how aggressive the Fed will be with regard to interest rates.

Get More Yield and Higher Credit Quality With BLV

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund is a diversified ETF offering exposure to U.S. long term bonds from the government and investment grade U.S. issuers. The fund is exceptionally high quality and presents limited credit risk to investors. However, when interest rates rise, the fund's duration presents substantial risk to net asset value.

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