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: Mar 18, 2026

1 Day1 Week28 Days90 Days1 Year3 Years5 Years10 Years
-0.57%-0.21%-2.55%-0.34%-0.20%-8.58%-24.47%-11.78%

Total Return by Year

2024202320222021202020192018201720162015
-8.06%2.78%-31.24%-4.61%18.15%14.12%-1.61%9.17%1.17%

10 Year Performance

Total ReturnAnnualized ReturnCAGRMax DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
-11.78%-0.15%-1.25%-71.34%-0.21-0.32-0.000.26

Asset Allocation

Asset ClassSymbolWeight %
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETFTLT100.0



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