Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
BLVDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | $0.27 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| June 3, 2026 | $0.28 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| May 5, 2026 | $0.27 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 |
| April 6, 2026 | $0.28 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| March 4, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF has rewarded shareholders with 245 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BLV shares during this period received a total of $74.83 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.27/share was paid 12 days ago, on July 6, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BLV currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 4.85%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 9.5%, from $0.30 to $0.27.
Company News
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Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. announced the final January 2025 cash distributions for several Vanguard ETFs. The distributions will be paid on February 10, 2025 to unitholders of record on February 3, 2025.
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