Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.35% ($3.56 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was August 3, 2026, with payment scheduled for August 5, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.64B.

BLV fund composition

BLV holds 170 positions. It charges an expense ratio of 0.03%, and manages $8.70B.

Sector allocation

Cash & Others100.0%Financial Services0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV)

What is Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.35%, which works out to $3.56 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was August 3, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 5, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF invest in?
This ETF is designed to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. It achieves this through a passive investment approach, employing index sampling rather than full replication. The fund offers broad, diversified access to the U.S. bond market, concentrating on long-term, investment-grade debt instruments. A key benefit for investors is the potential for substantial current income, thanks to its focus on securities with high creditworthiness.