BLV
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETFETF · Bonds$66.21−$0.33 (-0.50%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
BLV monthly returns
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF has averaged 0.35% per month, positive in 56% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.3%
224 months
Best month
+13.0%
Dec 2008
Worst month
-9.5%
Apr 2022
Positive months
56%
of all months
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.8% | |
| Jul 2026 | -3.9% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.7% | |
| May 2026 | +1.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | -0.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -3.5% | |
| Feb 2026 | +3.1% | |
| Jan 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.8% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.6% | |
| Oct 2025 | +0.9% | |
| Sep 2025 | +3.2% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-5%+0%+5%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from BLV's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) has averaged about 0.35% per month, positive in roughly 56% of months. The best month was Dec 2008 (+13.0%) and the worst was Apr 2022 (-9.5%).