Long-Term US Treasuries (TLT)
Long-Term US Treasuries are a type of fixed-income investment that consists of US government debt with a maturity of 10 years or longer. These bonds are considered low-risk and are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government. They are often used by investors as a safe haven during times of market volatility or economic uncertainty, and they can provide a steady income stream through interest payments. As part of a diversified investment portfolio, Long-Term US Treasuries can help reduce overall portfolio risk and provide stability.
Performance & Returns
Total Return by Period
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
| 1 Day | 1 Week | 28 Days | 90 Days | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25% | -0.51% | -2.69% | 2.82% | -1.10% | -10.59% | -44.06% | -26.04% |
Total Return by Year
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.01% | 2.70% | -31.12% | -4.62% | 18.08% | 14.06% | -1.57% | 9.12% | 1.19% | -1.71% |
10 Year Performance
| Total Return | Annualized Return | CAGR | Max Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.04% | -1.89% | -2.98% | -73.72% | -0.33 | -0.49 | -0.03 | 0.28 |
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Symbol | Weight % |
|---|---|---|
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | TLT | 100.0 |
Total Return Graph
No Taxes, No Rebalancing.
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