Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV) closed at USD 65.22 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.57% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 64.21; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 64.6–65.37 on volume of 1,201,301 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 61.78–72.63 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 12:27 UTC.
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Key facts (BLV)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -5.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -20.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BLV)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -5.2% | -20.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -5.2% | -4.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| Max drawdown | -10.0% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -36.0% (Nov 2021→Oct 2023) |
BLV options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 11.4% | ±3.3% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 11.3% | ±6.4% |
30-day implied volatility 11.3% vs 10.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.03. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 12:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 65.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.57% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 64.21 |
| Open | USD 64.66 |
| Day Range | USD 64.6 – 65.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 61.78 – 72.63 |
| Volume | 1,201,301 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (BLV)
Nexqual's technical model rates BLV "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.74 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 64.7) |
| MACD | -0.06 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (BLV)
Nexqual rates Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:27 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIV | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond | USD 74.07 | ▲ 0.94% |
| BSV | Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF | USD 76.84 | ▲ 0.41% |
| VCLT | Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bo | USD 70.85 | ▲ 1.48% |
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | USD 52.39 | ▲ 1.77% |
| EDV | Vanguard Extended Duration Trea | USD 59.43 | ▲ 2.64% |
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