iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
TLT is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) by iShares, a division of BlackRock, that tracks the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index. The index is a benchmark that includes a range of U.S. government bonds with maturities of 20 years or more. The TLT ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.15% and is designed to provide investors with a way to gain exposure to the U.S. long-term government bond market.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642874329 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464287432 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Government Bonds |
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% |
| Index Tracked | Barclays Capital U.S. 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index |
| ETF Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Trading Data
| Previous Close | $106.71 |
|---|---|
| Year Range | $91.73 - $139.12 |
| EMA (50) | $104.43 |
| EMA (200) | $111.03 |
| Average Volume | $20.82M |
TLTShare Price Chart
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TLTPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF in Jan 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $16,745 for a total return of roughly 67.45%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
TLTCompare to other instruments
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TLTReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.18% | 6.02% |
| 1M | 6.56% | 6.30% |
| 6M | -8.14% | -0.05% |
| 1Y | -22.26% | -6.42% |
| 5Y | -0.87% | 7.22% |
| 10Y | 1.41% | 10.51% |
TLTMonthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -3.91% | -1.63% | -5.44% | -9.42% | -2.25% | -1.27% | 2.43% | -4.55% | -8.24% | -5.96% | 7.15% | -2.62% |
| 2021 | -3.63% | -5.73% | -5.25% | 2.50% | 0.00% | 4.42% | 3.72% | -0.34% | -2.91% | 2.47% | 2.77% | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 7.69% | 6.63% | 6.38% | 1.22% | -1.76% | 0.34% | 4.43% | -5.05% | 0.77% | -3.39% | 1.66% | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 0.38% | -1.38% | 5.57% | -1.99% | 6.84% | 0.95% | 0.26% | 11.05% | -2.68% | -1.11% | -0.41% | -3.20% |
| 2018 | -3.26% | -3.04% | 2.86% | -2.09% | 2.00% | 0.65% | -1.44% | 1.31% | -2.86% | -2.93% | 1.79% | 5.85% |
| 2017 | 0.81% | 1.58% | -0.66% | 1.57% | 1.89% | 0.79% | -0.66% | 3.41% | -2.32% | -0.04% | 0.74% | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 5.57% | 3.09% | -0.09% | -0.74% | 0.81% | 6.93% | 2.10% | -1.01% | -1.51% | -4.38% | -8.21% | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 9.82% | -6.14% | 1.09% | -3.43% | -2.37% | -4.07% | 4.55% | -0.69% | 1.97% | -0.41% | -0.87% | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 6.30% | 0.52% | 0.73% | 2.10% | 2.95% | -0.25% | 0.66% | 4.72% | -2.11% | 2.82% | 2.97% | 3.25% |
| 2013 | -3.19% | 1.24% | -0.42% | 4.68% | -6.76% | -3.27% | -2.26% | -1.34% | 0.66% | 1.43% | -2.70% | -1.87% |
| 2012 | -0.33% | -2.60% | -4.24% | 4.83% | 9.03% | -1.68% | 3.82% | -1.32% | -2.53% | -0.48% | 1.38% | -2.49% |
| 2011 | -3.08% | 1.65% | 0.03% | 2.34% | 3.42% | -2.32% | 4.41% | 9.67% | 13.21% | -3.83% | 1.99% | 3.44% |
| 2010 | 2.78% | -0.34% | -2.06% | 3.32% | 5.11% | 5.80% | -0.95% | 8.39% | -2.52% | -4.47% | -1.69% | -3.70% |
TLTDividend History
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF granted a 2.49% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.66 | $2.66 | $2.22 | $2.37 | $3.07 | $3.20 | $3.09 | $3.10 | $3.15 | $3.36 | $3.32 | $3.25 | $4.00 | $3.92 |
Dividend yield | 2.49% | 2.67% | 1.53% | 1.56% | 2.39% | 2.84% | 2.70% | 2.96% | 3.04% | 3.19% | 4.00% | 3.40% | 4.29% | 5.64% |
TLTMonthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.35 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.33 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.55 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.52 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.55 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.51 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.54 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.64 |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.51 |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.39 | $0.40 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.67 |
| 2010 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.66 |
TLTDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
TLTWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF is 44.14%, recorded on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.14% | Aug 5, 2020 | 560 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -20.49% | Jul 26, 2012 | 269 | Aug 21, 2013 | 329 | Dec 10, 2014 | 598 |
| -17.88% | Jul 11, 2016 | 111 | Dec 14, 2016 | 639 | Jul 2, 2019 | 750 |
| -17.1% | Sep 1, 2010 | 113 | Feb 10, 2011 | 121 | Aug 4, 2011 | 234 |
| -15.81% | Feb 2, 2015 | 102 | Jun 26, 2015 | 240 | Jun 9, 2016 | 342 |
| -15.73% | Mar 10, 2020 | 7 | Mar 18, 2020 | 23 | Apr 21, 2020 | 30 |
| -10.91% | Oct 4, 2011 | 18 | Oct 27, 2011 | 36 | Dec 19, 2011 | 54 |
| -10.41% | Dec 20, 2011 | 61 | Mar 19, 2012 | 42 | May 17, 2012 | 103 |
| -8.63% | Apr 22, 2020 | 32 | Jun 5, 2020 | 38 | Jul 30, 2020 | 70 |
| -8.24% | Aug 29, 2019 | 51 | Nov 8, 2019 | 69 | Feb 20, 2020 | 120 |
TLTVolatility Chart
Current iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF volatility is 19.30%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
TLTAlternatives
Portfolios with iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronson Family Taxable Portfolio | 7.12% | 6.89% | 2.84% | 12.22% | -25.12% | -0.37 | 0.19% |
| David Swensen Yale Endowment Portfolio | 7.33% | 6.82% | 3.09% | 11.56% | -26.64% | -0.50 | 0.13% |
| Golden Butterfly Portfolio | 6.04% | 6.06% | 1.33% | 8.20% | -19.59% | -0.35 | 0.20% |
| Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio | 5.04% | 4.38% | 1.34% | 6.97% | -19.44% | -0.57 | 0.18% |
| Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio | 5.83% | 5.07% | 1.76% | 8.03% | -24.28% | -0.77 | 0.19% |
| Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio | 14.10% | 13.96% | 1.44% | 21.39% | -55.26% | -0.93 | 0.65% |