Long-Term Bond ETFs

This asset class extends maturities beyond ten years across government, corporate, and occasionally securitized bonds, creating significant duration exposure. Long-term bond ETFs are sensitive to interest-rate shifts but can provide strong diversification during economic slowdowns.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
VCLT (Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF) 0.49% 6.32% 4.29% -1.86% 2.29% 4.07% NA
BLV (Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF) -0.16% 4.87% 1.83% -3.44% 0.65% 3.00% NA
SPLB (SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF) 0.47% 6.21% 4.29% -1.93% 6.23% 6.03% NA
ILTB (iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF) -0.05% 5.69% 2.74% -2.92% 1.03% 3.26% NA
Data as of 06/05/2026, Common starting date is 12/09/2009

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