Growth of $10,000 in BLV
Vanguard Long-term Bond Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at BLV’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 0.3% would reach $10,702 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.03% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (2.5%) | At 5-year avg (-4.7%) | At 10-year avg (0.3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $11,303 | $7,881 | $10,171 |
| 10 years | $12,776 | $6,212 | $10,345 |
| 15 years | $14,441 | $4,896 | $10,522 |
| 20 years | $16,322 | $3,858 | $10,702 |
| 25 years | $18,449 | $3,041 | $10,886 |
| 30 years | $20,853 | $2,397 | $11,072 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in BLV be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 0.3%, $10,000 in BLV would grow to about $10,345 in 10 years and $10,702 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is BLV's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, BLV's annualized total returns were 2.5% over 3 years, -4.7% over 5 years, 0.3% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.