Providing exposure to long-term government debt, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF aims to replicate the performance of an index. This benchmark index is comprised exclusively of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities extending beyond two decades.
Holdings and distributions sourced from IShares fund filingsupdated daily
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Full historyIs TLT a good investment?
TLT is a bond ETF that provides exposure to a portfolio of fixed-income securities. It holds approximately 47 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.15%. Its beta of 2.40 measures how it has moved more than the broad market historically.
Strengths
- Low 0.15% expense ratio, equal to approximately $15 a year on every $10,000 invested
- Dividend has grown ~2% annually over the past decade
Trade-offs
- Concentrated portfolio of just 47 holdings, the largest 4.5%
- Higher volatility (beta 2.40) than the broad market
- Bond funds carry interest-rate risk: prices fall when rates rise
This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether TLT suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.
Performance & returns
Full performance| Price return | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since incept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLT | -6.8% | -8.9% | -13.1% | -46.2% | -39.5% | -0.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.9% | — |
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TLT charges a 0.15% expense ratio, yields 4.79% and has grown its distribution roughly 2% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.
TLT has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which works out to $15.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.
TLT pays dividends monthly, twelve times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 2% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.
TLT holds 47 positions. The largest position is Treasury Bond 4.75% 05/15/2055 at 4.5% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.