IBTRvsTLTETF Comparison
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iShares iBonds Dec 2036 Term Treasury ETF (IBTR) and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 2 sector exposures: Sovereign and Non-Corporate. IBTR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.15% for TLT. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBTR and TLT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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IBTR vs TLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/08/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IBTR TLT | -0.25%+0.59% | -0.53%-1.75% | n/a-2.87% | n/a-4.17% | n/a-1.07% | n/a-33.71% |
| Flows | IBTR TLT | +$2M+$6.59B | +$11M+$7.75B | -+$1.87B | -+$1.45B | -+$13.43B | -+$46.98B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IBTR TLT | +5.08%+9.59% | n/a+9.04% | n/a+13.29% | n/a+15.48% |
| Max drawdown | IBTR TLT | -2.40%-6.21% | n/a-8.29% | n/a-14.78% | n/a-43.68% |
| Max drawdown duration | IBTR TLT | 71d71d | n/a191d | n/a722d | n/a1738d |
Trading data
IBTR | TLT | |
Last sale 9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.16 | $81.73 |
| Previous close 09/09/2026 | $24.23 | $82.20 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 10, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IBTR | TLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.16 | $81.73 |
| 1D performance | -0.31% | -0.57% |
| AuM | $19.38 M | $46.86 B |
| E/R | 0.07% | 0.15% |
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Exposure
Countries
IBTR
USA
100%
TLT
USA
100%
Other
0%
Sectors
IBTR
Sovereign
99.99%
Other
0.01%
TLT
Sovereign
100%
Other
0%
Diversification
IBTR
Total weight of top 4 holdings out of 4
100%
TLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
59.52%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
IBTR
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
57.03%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
38.83%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2036, USD
4.12%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.01%
TLT
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
4.68%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
4.55%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
4.51%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
4.45%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
4.13%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
4.04%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
4.03%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15may2053, USD
3.90%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
3.89%
USA, Bonds 2% 15aug2051, USD
3.80%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
3.79%
USA, Bonds 1.875% 15nov2051, USD
3.79%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
3.66%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
3.25%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15feb2053, USD
3.04%
Frequently asked questions about IBTR and TLT
Which ETF is bigger: IBTR or TLT?
As of September 8, 2026, IBTR holds $19.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while TLT manages $46.86 B.
What sectors do the IBTR and TLT ETFs invest in?
IBTR leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, TLT focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the IBTR ETF and TLT ETF?
IBTR top holdings include USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036) and USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2036, USD. TLT holds in its top three: USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: IBTR or TLT?
IBTR has 4 securities. TLT has 47 securities and a top 15 weight of 59.52%.
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