Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (AMEX: BLV) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $62.73 (about ₹6,026 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 170 securities. Indian residents can buy BLV through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$62.58
Today's high
$63.03
52 week low
$62.58
52 week high
$72.63
BLV opened at $63.01, closed previously at $63.02, and has traded between $62.58 and $72.63 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF is designed to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. It achieves this through a passive investment approach, employing index sampling rather than full replication. The fund offers broad, diversified access to the U.S. bond market, concentrating on long-term, investment-grade debt instruments. A key benefit for investors is the potential for substantial current income, thanks to its focus on securities with high creditworthiness.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$8.3B
Holdings
170
NAV
$63.21
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BLV holds 170 securities in total. These 10 are 11.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy BLV from India
Indian residents can buy BLV units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BLV and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BLV, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BLV from India
Trading and taxes when buying BLV from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BLV price today?
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) last traded at $62.73 on NYSE Arca, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹6,026 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BLV trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BLV, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF manages about $8.3B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2007.
What are BLV's largest holdings?
The top three are United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00% 05/15/2056 (1.2%), United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.75% 05/15/2055 (1.1%) and United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.75% 08/15/2055 (1.1%). BLV's 10 largest positions make up 11.1% of the fund.
Does BLV pay dividends?
Yes. BLV is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on BLV taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BLV?
Yes. You can buy BLV by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.