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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.13% | -3.88% | -3.34% | -3.53% | +2.42% | -35.34% |
| Flows | +$761M | +$8.00B | +$2.16B | +$2.75B | +$13.42B | +$46.61B |
Characteristics
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 47 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 47
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +9.75% | +9.14% | +13.23% | +15.46% |
Max drawdown | -6.62% | -8.69% | -14.78% | -43.68% |
Max drawdown duration | 84d | 204d | 735d | 1751d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 22, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is TLT?
TLT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does TLT track?
TLT tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does TLT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of TLT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of TLT is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was TLT launched?
TLT was launched on July 22, 2002, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of TLT?
TLT is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of TLT?
As of September 21, 2026, TLT manages $46.93 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has TLT performed recently?
As of September 21, 2026, TLT delivered a return of 0.13% over the past month (1M performance), -3.88% over the past three months (3M), and -3.34% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for TLT?
As of September 21, 2026, TLT has seen net flows of +$761M in the past month (1M flow) and +$2.16B year-to-date (YTD).
Does TLT pay dividends?
As of September 21, 2026, TLT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.76%.
How many holdings are in TLT
As of July 31, 2026, TLT holds 47 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is TLT?
As of July 31, 2026, TLT holds 47 securities, with 59.52% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of TLT?
As of July 31, 2026, TLT holds a portfolio of 47 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does TLT invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, TLT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does TLT focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, TLT is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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