# Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BLV · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV), nexqual.com/BLV" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 65.22 (+1.57% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 64.21 · day 64.6–65.37 · 52w 61.78–72.63 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
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%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BLV · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 11.4% | ±3.3% |
| 2027-03-19 | 147 | 11.3% | ±6.4% |