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) | 1.27% | 6.83% | 4.56% | -1.73% | 2.37% | 4.12% | NA | … | … |
| BLV (Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF) | 0.47% | 5.44% | 2.04% | -3.37% | 0.72% | 3.04% | NA | … | … |
| SPLB (SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF) | 1.28% | 6.78% | 4.57% | -1.80% | 6.31% | 6.08% | NA | … | … |
| ILTB (iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF) | 0.54% | 6.08% | 2.95% | -2.83% | 1.09% | 3.30% | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/04/2026, Common starting date is 12/09/2009
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