TLTvsBSTSETF Comparison
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and Invesco BulletShares 2028 Treasury Bond ETF (BSTS) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. TLT's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. In contrast, BSTS's top sector exposures are Sovereign. TLT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.07% for BSTS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of TLT and BSTS 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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TLT vs BSTS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TLT BSTS | +6.45%+0.83% | +0.47%+0.67% | -2.43%n/a | -4.46%n/a | +7.27%n/a | -34.08%n/a |
| Flows | TLT BSTS | -$1.43B+$2M | +$7.95B+$11M | +$3.86B- | +$2.96B- | +$10.16B- | +$50.92B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | TLT BSTS | +10.79%+1.34% | +9.48%n/a | +12.56%n/a | +15.40%n/a |
| Max drawdown | TLT BSTS | -6.90%-0.84% | -12.42%n/a | -16.55%n/a | -43.68%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | TLT BSTS | 73d64d | 250dn/a | 781dn/a | 1797dn/a |
Trading data
TLT | BSTS | |
Last sale 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM | $81.92 | $24.94 |
| Previous close 11/04/2026 | $81.93 | $24.98 |
| Consolidated volume 11/04/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of November 7, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM
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TLT | BSTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $81.92 | $24.94 |
| 1D performance | -0.01% | -0.16% |
| AuM | $48.86 B | $11.97 M |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.07% |
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Exposure
Countries
TLT
USA
97.08%
Other
2.92%
BSTS
USA
97.52%
Other
2.48%
Sectors
TLT
Sovereign
97.07%
Other
2.93%
BSTS
Sovereign
97.52%
Other
2.48%
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Diversification
TLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
56.88%
BSTS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
37.02%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
TLT
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
4.31%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
4.11%
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
4.05%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
4.01%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
3.91%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
3.90%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
3.87%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
3.86%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
3.86%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
3.83%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
3.82%
USA, Bonds 1.875% 15nov2051, USD
3.67%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
3.44%
USA, Bonds 2% 15aug2051, USD
3.13%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15may2053, USD
3.11%
BSTS
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
4.05%
USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028)
2.56%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30apr2028, USD (BA-2028)
2.56%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
2.55%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
2.55%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
2.52%
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
2.52%
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2.48%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15aug2028, USD (E-2028)
2.24%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
2.20%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028)
2.17%
USA, Notes 3.125% 15nov2028, USD (F-2028)
2.16%
USA, Notes 2.75% 15feb2028, USD (B-2028)
2.16%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15jan2028, USD (AJ-2028)
2.16%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15apr2028, USD (AM-2028)
2.15%
Frequently asked questions about TLT and BSTS
Which ETF is bigger: TLT or BSTS?
As of November 6, 2026, TLT holds $48.86 B in assets under management (AUM), while BSTS manages $11.97 M.
What sectors do the TLT and BSTS ETFs invest in?
TLT leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, BSTS focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the TLT ETF and BSTS ETF?
TLT top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD, USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD and USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD. BSTS holds in its top three: USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028) and USA, Notes 3.75% 30apr2028, USD (BA-2028).
Which ETF is more diversified: TLT or BSTS?
TLT holds 48 securities with 56.88% of its assets in the top 15. BSTS has 49 securities and a top 15 weight of 37.02%.
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