IEFvsTLTETF Comparison
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iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) 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. Both IEF and TLT have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%. IEF is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1.92B in YTD flows. TLT performs worse with -2.48% YTD performance, and +$1.66B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IEF 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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IEF vs TLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IEF TLT | -0.43%-1.26% | -0.80%-2.21% | -1.20%-2.48% | +0.28%-0.63% | +10.30%-1.37% | -8.32%-34.21% |
| Flows | IEF TLT | -$5.21B+$4.41B | -$5.41B+$4.66B | -$1.92B+$1.66B | +$7.91B+$1.28B | +$14.61B+$12.95B | +$32.75B+$46.65B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IEF TLT | +4.73%+9.59% | +4.58%+9.39% | +6.30%+13.34% | +7.63%+15.49% |
| Max drawdown | IEF TLT | -1.98%-6.21% | -4.05%-8.29% | -6.88%-14.78% | -20.98%-43.68% |
| Max drawdown duration | IEF TLT | 60d60d | 180d180d | 319d711d | 1809d1727d |
Trading data
IEF | TLT | |
Last sale 8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $92.85 | $82.88 |
| Previous close 08/27/2026 | $93.23 | $83.13 |
| Consolidated volume 08/27/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IEF | TLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $92.85 | $82.88 |
| 1D performance | -0.41% | -0.30% |
| AuM | $41.84 B | $47.02 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.15% |
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Exposure
Countries
IEF
USA
100.01%
Other
-0.01%
TLT
USA
100%
Other
0%
Sectors
IEF
Sovereign
99.9%
Other
0.1%
TLT
Sovereign
100%
Other
0%
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Diversification
IEF
Total weight of top 14 holdings out of 14
100.01%
TLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
59.52%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
IEF
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
9.71%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
8.93%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
8.88%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
8.75%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
8.71%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
8.61%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
8.60%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
8.39%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
8.29%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
6.85%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
6.24%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
4.69%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15may2033, USD (C-2033)
3.27%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.11%
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 IEF and TLT
How have the IEF and TLT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 28, 2026, IEF is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD), while TLT has lost -2.48%. That puts IEF better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IEF or TLT?
Year-to-date, the IEF ETF saw -$1.92B in flows, compared to +$1.66B for TLT.
Which ETF is more volatile: IEF or TLT?
Over the past year, IEF had a volatility of 4.58%, while TLT experienced 9.39%.
Which ETF is bigger: IEF or TLT?
As of August 28, 2026, IEF holds $41.84 B in assets under management (AUM), while TLT manages $47.02 B.
What sectors do the IEF and TLT ETFs invest in?
IEF leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, TLT focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the IEF ETF and TLT ETF?
IEF top holdings include USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035). 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: IEF or TLT?
IEF has 14 securities. TLT has 47 securities and a top 15 weight of 59.52%.
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