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 5.04% ($3.29 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 3, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.53B. Review BLV dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

BLV fund composition

BLV holds 170 positions. It charges an expense ratio of 0.03%, and manages $8.30B.

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 5.04%, which works out to $3.29 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 September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 3, 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.