Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) belongs to the Long-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BLV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLV
BLV charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BLV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | BLV vs SPTL | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Oct 10, 2019 | BLV vs SCHQ | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 19, 2009 | BLV vs VGLT | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Dec 8, 2009 | BLV vs ILTB | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2054 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BLV vs IBGK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLV
Among ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 57 | Jan 10, 2024 | BLV vs ZTEN | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 25 | Jan 23, 2024 | BLV vs BBBL | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 21 | Dec 8, 2009 | BLV vs ILTB | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 16 | Jan 11, 2007 | BLV vs TLH | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 14 | May 23, 2007 | BLV vs SPTL |
Top Performing BLV Alternatives (YTD)
BLV alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2054 Term Treasury ETF | 0.24% | Jun 11, 2024 | BLV vs IBGK | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | BLV vs TLT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.01% | May 23, 2007 | BLV vs SPTL | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | BLV vs SCHQ | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -0.09% | Nov 19, 2009 | BLV vs VGLT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLV
BLV alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 5.87% | Jan 10, 2024 | BLV vs ZTEN | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9.29% | Jan 11, 2007 | BLV vs TLH | |
| F/m US Treasury 20 Year Bond ETF | 9.32% | Mar 27, 2023 | BLV vs UTWY | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 9.59% | Dec 8, 2009 | BLV vs ILTB | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 10.09% | Jan 23, 2024 | BLV vs BBBL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLV
BLV alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -3.42% | Jan 10, 2024 | BLV vs ZTEN | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | -5.70% | Jan 23, 2024 | BLV vs BBBL | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | -5.93% | Dec 8, 2009 | BLV vs ILTB | |
| F/m US Treasury 20 Year Bond ETF | -7.47% | Mar 27, 2023 | BLV vs UTWY | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -7.57% | Jan 11, 2007 | BLV vs TLH |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BLV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BLV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | BLV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | BLV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | BLV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | BLV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | BLV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | BLV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | BLV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | BLV vs VTV |
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