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BLV Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BLV's current 4.99% yield and -1.3% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 4.99%

Annual Dividend: $3.29 per share

Share Price: $65.83

BLV DRIP Calculator

Model BLV dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): -1.3% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in BLV 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in BLV on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,027.16 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 2.7%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,043.69 (4.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $-16.53 in extra value.

Starting share price: $98.6 — Current share price: $65.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLV's current dividend yield?

BLV (Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.99%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $499 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much BLV do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BLV at its current yield of 4.99%, you would need approximately $240,481 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does BLV pay monthly dividends?

Yes, BLV pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is BLV's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for BLV. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is BLV's dividend growth rate?

BLV's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -1.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in BLV 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in BLV on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,027.16 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 2.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,043.69 — meaning DRIP added $-16.53 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the BLV dividend page.