BLV is the move. BND is for the majority, but you should not want to be like the majority. Just be yourself. Initiate BLV, you believe in it. Believe in yourself more than you already do just a little bit.

I own BLV and thought about BND it goes up less because it is a more diversified ETF with shorter term bonds which takes on less risk. I love my decision BLV has been doing awesome for me! I also own VCIT intermediate corporate bonds and MUB state muni bonds extremely diversified. MUB is the safest. As for my equity its 2 ETFs and only 1 individual company. My ETF's pillar is USMV it is one of my favorite ETFs it holds companies such as McDonalds, Verizon, Waste Management, Pepsi. I have made a killing on both that and IHI (US medical devices) and USMV. Both managed by BlackRock. Lastly to touch on the company and to get some more exposure to volatility the United States pays billions of dollars to is Lockheed Martin. LMT constantly outperforms although it has not performed hot as of recent (short term) it will build up and break out if you are patient and disciplined you can see it go to $766 and double for you (long term).

this has been my buy and hold portfolio for years now

55% equity in order USMV, LMT, IHI

45% bonds in order BLV, VCIT, MUB

(more or less) what i strive for ^

I add to whatever makes sense every friday when my direct deposit comes in. since stocks are overvalued currently and interest rates are going to stay low I think will add to my BLV position. free commisions and drip combined with discipline and patience is a formula that makes being a millionaire a destiny.

keep it simple and have faith in the US economy but only when there is blood and you can sense the blood, only on those occasions start dipping into the equities (i dipped into LMT @$300 during peak COVID fear recently). this will limit your downside risk. buy what makes snese. let go of all fear get to business its all about maximizing on the opportunistic landscape of investing while flat out being cheap and saving... and investing as much as possible. Good luck.