Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

BLV tracks a market value-weighted index of investment-grade USD-denominated government, corporate, and foreign debt at least 10 years to maturity.

With short-term bonds getting most of the fanfare during the Fed's aggressive rate hiking cycle, more investors are looking to long-term bonds again. This is especially the case as interest rates fall amid Fed easing.

Consider Long-Term Bonds as Interest Rates Fall

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

Aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve added to a steeper yield curve the last few years. But easing monetary policy has seen it flatten as of late.

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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

These ETFs can produce a lot of passive income.

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The macro landscape for long-term bonds is tricky these days. Given the extreme political and fiscal uncertainty, I don't expect any meaningful appreciation of long-term bonds as long as the US is not in a recession. I'm neutral on the BLV for now, but there are still reasons to be optimistic in the longer term.

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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

Income investors will find a lot to like with these Vanguard exchange-traded funds.

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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF is a great option. Just make sure long-term is what you want.

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Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF

Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF

SPDR Gold Trust

VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50% today as it continues to aim for a soft-landing scenario. The interest rate cut is the first in the Fed's historic fight against inflation that's lasted over two years.

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VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF

Capital Group World Dividend Growers Etf

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF

Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF

Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

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The 'Undercovered' Dozen ETF edition highlights less covered ETFs, focusing on seven in-depth analyses and five brief mentions, from articles published between August 15th and September 16th. The Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFL) has shown volatility but is stabilizing; patience is advised by The Sunday Investor as its high-quality selections might perform well. The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) offers a 4.07% yield but lacks complexity according to MacroGirl; consider alternatives like PEY.

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Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF

Long-term bonds could become far more valuable if rates fall. There are two excellent Vanguard ETFs that focus on long-term bonds.

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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

One popular rule of thumb states that by subtracting your age from 110, you can figure out your ideal stock and fixed-income allocations. I've generally focused on stocks, and don't have nearly enough fixed-income assets.

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Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Long-term bonds should rise as interest rates fall, making the Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF a good pick. REITs benefit from lower rates, boosting the Vanguard Real Estate ETF.

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BLV's performance has significantly declined over the past two years due to rising interest rates, leading to a 30% drawdown in share prices. The Federal Reserve's unprecedented rate hikes have caused bond yields to increase, impacting BLV's net asset value. Forecasted rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could potentially lead to an increase in the value of BLV's portfolio, earning the fund an upgrade.

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This ETF owns 3,091 long-term bonds and has an exceptionally low annual expense ratio. Long-term bond prices will likely increase if the Fed cuts interest rates next month.

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Multiple factors are behind the current market decline, including concerns about a potential recession. Several Vanguard ETFs could be good candidates to buy right now.

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iShares Russell 2000 ETF

One ETF is a great pick with small-cap stocks roaring back. Another owns long-term bonds, which should perform well if the Fed cuts interest rates.

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With high yields in the current bond market environment, it was easy to get lured into risky debt despite the credit risk. Now, investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.

Rate Cuts Could See Investment-Grade Debt Outperform

Downward pressure on bond prices from high interest rates is starting to ease. This opens opportunities for institutional investors to return to bonds again.

Institutional Investors Are Going Long on Bonds Again

The last three years have seen unusual bond market behavior, with stocks and bonds selling off and credit risk remaining low. The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares offer exposure to the long-term, high-credit-quality U.S. bond market. The BLV ETF has a low expense ratio, attractive yield, and diversified holdings, but is sensitive to interest rate changes and may not offer high capital appreciation.

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To stimulate economic growth, China is looking to issue bonds with extra long maturity dates or ultra-long bonds. It's a reminder to fixed income investors that options exist in ETFs domestically.

China's Plans Put Long-Term Bonds ETFs in Perspective

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a fixed income ETF with the highest duration among its peers.

BLV: Not Yet Time For This Long Duration Bond Fund

After mitigating rate risk in the last few years, it might be time for fixed income investors to reach further out on the yield curve. They can do that with long-term bond ETFs.

3 Long-Term Bond ETFs to Consider as Fed Cuts Rates

Confidence in the bond markets is fueling a two-month rally in prices as the capital markets brace for rate cuts in 2024. Whether they happen at a furious pace or not is anyone's guess, but the expectation of cuts are providing enough spark for the rally.

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Long-term interest rates have surged, causing losses for investors who followed other analysts' advice to buy bonds. My view is that long-term treasury yields may need to widen a bit more before they reach 'neutral', as implied by a term premium model. However, if investors wish to "lock-in" current yields, they should consider individual bonds or iShares iBonds instead of fixed duration funds like BLV.

BLV: Is It Time To Lock In High Yields?

Over the past 12-24 months of rate hikes, short-term and ultra-short-term bond ETFs have served income-seeking investors well. But as interest rates continue to rise, exposures farther out on the curve have begun to offer attractive yields, too.

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