TLT — iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (ticker: TLT) is a bond ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index. It was launched on 2002-07-22.
About TLT
TLT is an exchange-traded fund that invests in U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities of 20 years or more. It seeks to track the investment results of the U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index.
This ETF may be considered by investors seeking exposure to long-term U.S. government debt. It provides a means to access a portfolio of long-dated Treasury bonds.
- Tracks the U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index.
- Invests in long-term U.S. Treasury bonds with 47 holdings.
- Provides exposure to U.S. government treasury bonds.
- Expense ratio of 0.15%.
- Inception date of July 22, 2002.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.52% |
| 1 Week | -0.99% |
| 1 Month | -1.70% |
| 3 Months | -4.34% |
| 6 Months | -3.71% |
| YTD | -2.91% |
| 1 Year | 0.62% |
| 3 Years | -8.90% |
| 5 Years | -30.78% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-51 | 912810SU3 | 7.69% |
| 2 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-51 | 912810SU3 | 7.69% |
| 3 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-2051 | 912810SU3 | 7.07% |
| 4 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-2051 | 912810SU3 | 7.07% |
| 5 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-2051 | 912810SU3 | 7.07% |
| 6 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-2051 | 912810SU3 | 7.07% |
| 7 | TREASURY BOND-1.88%-02-15-2051 | 912810SU3 | 7.07% |
| 8 | TREASURY BOND-2.00%-08-15-51 | 912810SZ2 | 6.70% |
| 9 | TREASURY BOND-2.00%-08-15-51 | 912810SZ2 | 6.70% |
| 10 | TREASURY BOND-2.00%-08-15-51 | 912810SZ2 | 6.63% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Government Bonds |
| Segment | Fixed Income: U.S. - Government, Treasury Investment Grade Long-Term |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index |
| Inception Date | 2002-07-22 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | TLT |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $41.18B |
| Inception | 2002-07-22 |
| Index Tracked | U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TLT track?
TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF) tracks U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index, a bond benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of TLT?
TLT has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of TLT?
TLT has approximately $41.18B in assets under management.
Does TLT pay a dividend?
TLT distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues TLT?
TLT is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2002-07-22.
Open the interactive TLT dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.