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

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This index consists of long-term investment-grade government and corporate bonds. The fund aims to provide investors with exposure to the long-term bond market while offering a low-cost, passive investment strategy. BLV seeks to closely match the index's performance by investing in a diversified portfolio of bonds with similar characteristics and weightings. The fund is managed by Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies.

As of the latest available data, the price of BLV is $109.42 per share. Its price history shows that the ETF has experienced both upward and downward trends over the years, reflecting the performance of the underlying bond market. The fund's price can be impacted by various factors, including changes in interest rates, credit quality of the bonds, and overall market sentiment towards fixed-income investments. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance before investing in BLV.