iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
| Assets | $42.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 484.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 86.90% |
| Volume | 22,236,857 |
| Open | 87.36 |
| Previous Close | 86.64 |
| Day's Range | 86.73 - 87.37 |
| 52-Week Low | 83.30 |
| 52-Week High | 92.19 |
| Beta | 0.57 |
| Holdings | 47 |
| Inception Date | Jul 22, 2002 |
About TLT
Fund Home PageThe iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the US Treasury 20+ Year index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of debt issued by the US Treasury with remaining maturities of 20 years or more. TLT was launched on Jul 22, 2002 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.34478 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.30063 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.33189 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.34244 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.32065 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.32513 | Nov 6, 2025 |
Performance
TLT had a total return of 0.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.71%.
News
US debt surge puts TLT stock at risk amid rotation to BIL ETF
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) remains under intense pressure this year as investors have remained concerned about the ballooning US government debt and rising long-term bond yields. The...
Are Long-Term Treasurys No Longer a Safe Haven?
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Treasury yields are higher as investors await key inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.
Bond Funds Draw Big Inflows Amid Mideast Tensions
The global market landscape in early March 2026 is dominated by a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk. Conflict in Iran directly threatens the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepo...
10-year yield falls below 4% on stagflation risk following hot producer prices reading
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors reacted to wholesale inflation that came in above Wall Street estimates.
The Big 3: JPM, SNDK, TLT
@ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer sees a rebound coming for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) even as the big bank turned bearish on its technicals. On the opposite side of the spectrum, he sees a pullback comi...
The Big 3: CAT, TLT, XOM
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is watching "manic" moves in stocks and leans bearish on today's Big 3 options trades. He calls Caterpillar (CAT) an "overcooked turkey" following its significant rally.
The Big 3: XOM, JPM, TLT
The market has "pent up volatility" ahead of the FOMC's interest rate decision, says @Theotrade's Don Kaufman. He warns investors to brace for big moves in the hours and days following the announcemen...
Treasuries Are Having a Bad December. What to Watch Out for Next.
Rising yields globally combined with Fed uncertainty have weighed on the U.S. government debt market.
Active vs. Passive ETF Flows, State Street on ETF Industy's Future | ETF IQ 11/24/2025
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Capital Group Head of Global Pr...
Bonds Are Rallying on Economic Fears. They Have More Gains Ahead.
A cooling job market and U.S. government shutdown have investors running to the safety of Treasuries.
The Big 3: VIX, TOL, TLT
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is a bull when it comes to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), though he's a bear when it comes to Toll Brothers (TOL) and the iShares 20+ year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). He explai...
Treasuries Are Delivering Best Gains Since 2020. The Party Isn't Over Yet.
A government shutdown could keep the gains coming.
How To Profit From AI Correction: 5 Defensive Plays And 4 Sectors Set To Surge
The artificial intelligence sector is showing critical warning signs that suggest a significant correction may be approaching. Recent market analysis reveals that AI stocks, particularly the “Magnific...
4 ETFs To Buy For A Strong Q4 - And 1 To Avoid
There's a massive shift in the markets heading our way, one you may not have noticed.
ETFs Never Had It So Good — The Trillion-Dollar Moment Is Almost Here
As the Federal Reserve approaches next week's policy meeting, Wall Street is doing the usual pas de deux around interest rates. But this time, there is a disruptor to the traditional monetary policy l...
TLT ETF analysis as outflows slow amid a Trump tariff silver lining
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has remained in a tight range this week as investors assess the impact of tariffs on the economy and the upcoming actions of the Federal Reserve. TLT was t...
Bond ETF Investors On Alert During Fed Shake-Up, Rising Yields
Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and mone...
Bond ETFs Outshine Equities In Weekly Flows As Rate Cut Bets Build
U.S.-listed ETFs attracted nearly $19 billion during the week ended Aug. 8, with fixed income approaches decisively leading investor allocations, according to data from Etf.com.
The Big 3: TLT, ZM, INTC
Don Kaufman is bearish on the TLT ETF and Zoom Communications (ZM), but bullish on Intel (INTC) as the company prepares to restructure its manufacturing headcount. For his bearish TLT trade, Don cites...
Final Trade: RDDT, DELL, TLT, EQT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: AAPL, NVO, TLT, X
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova sells his entire TLT position
Joe Terranova, senior managing director at Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's getting out of the TLT.
The Big 3: NKE, CAT, TLT
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman believes a bullish turnaround is in store for Nike (NKE) as a potential bottom forms in the stock. He's also bullish on the iShares 20+ year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) on anticip...
The Big 3: TLT, TTD, HON
@ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer kicks off today's Big 3 by turning to the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) on expectations of the Fed's meeting serving as a potential mover. Scott also be...
The Big 3: LULU, TLT, TGT
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman remains bearish on many stocks. He explains why he's turning to bearish options trades in Lululemon (LULU) and Target (TGT).
Long-Term Treasury Bond Yields Are Spiking. Why It Won't Last.
The bond market is supposed to be a place where investors seek safety. But the world of fixed income has been almost as volatile as the stock market lately, thanks to the twists and turns of President...
Why it may be time to get bullish on bonds
Stocks (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) are seeing a pullback after a historic rally on Wednesday. The Sevens Report founder and president Tom Essaye joins Catalysts to discuss how recent events are shifting mark...
Bonds are back in market crash, but the way investors are buying fixed-income has changed
Bonds are back in favor with investors seeking safety in bear market and recession watch conditions, and more investors are choosing actively managed fixed-income ETFs. That's despite decades of resea...
Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova adds to his TLT position
Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's adding to his TLT position for the third time.
Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova buys more of TLT
Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's buying more of TLT.
Trade Tracker: Joe Terranova buys the TLT
Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's buying the Treasury Bond ETF.
The Big 3: FXI, GS, TLT
Chinese mega caps and American financials take the focus of today's Big 3. @Theotrade's Don Kaufman explains why he's bearish on the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) and Goldman Sachs (GS) while main...
Final Trade: GM, X, TLT, BYD
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
"You Can't Not Own" Mag 7; Trading TEAM, MSTR & TLT
Eddy Gifford calls today's market a "great time to accumulate" shares. He says traders can use today's volatility as a tool to reenforce your portfolio.
How will US tariffs affect the TLT and VGLT ETFs?
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) and the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) ETFs have slipped this year, which may continue in February. The VGLT fund traded at $55.67, down by 11% from it...