VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:BLV - US9219377937 - ETF
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to BLV. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, BLV is only an average performer.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, BLV also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 72.25. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 72.03, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 66.09 to 72.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- Resistance @72.25 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @74.84 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for BLV is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for BLV is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 49.84 | NEUTRAL | BLV is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BLV is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BLV is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BLV is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 65.06 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BLV is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.06 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests BLV has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 85.82 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests BLV may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.56 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for BLV suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 31.96 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for BLV suggests a strong trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.26 | 70.95 | 1.31 (1.81%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @72.26. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @70.95. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 1.31 points, which is 1.81%. | For a 0.45% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSEARCA:BLV (10/24/2025, 8:11:11 PM)
72.24
+0.05 (+0.07%)
VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF / BLV FAQ
What is the technical rating for BLV stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to BLV.
Can you provide the trend direction for VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF?
The current trend direction for VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for BLV stock?
VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) has an RSI value of 65.0571. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for BLV stock?
The MACD indicator for VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) has a value of 0.0643085, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the buy/sell signal for VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) stock?
The buy/sell signal for VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (BLV) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.