| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $84.47 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | $15 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | ICE US Treasury 20+ Year | Benchmark |
| Category | Long-term Treasuries | Asset class |
| Issuer | BlackRock | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2002 | Launched |
| 1-year return | -2.5% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | -4.4% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | -10.7% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +14.3% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is a Long-term Treasuries ETF from BlackRock that tracks the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year, with a 0.15% annual expense ratio. It has returned -2.5% over the past year and -10.7% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2002.
Share price
$84.47
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.15%
$15 per $10k / yr
1-year return
-2.5%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
-10.7%
Annualized
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the TLT ETF?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is a Long-term Treasuries exchange-traded fund from BlackRock that tracks the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year. Launched in 2002, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.15%.
How has TLT performed?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF has returned -2.5% over the past year and -10.7% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +14.3%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.5% |
| 3 years (annualized) | -4.4% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -10.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +14.3% |
How much does TLT cost?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF charges a 0.15% expense ratio — about $15 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) FAQ
What does the TLT ETF track?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) tracks the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year and is classified as a Long-term Treasuries fund. It is issued by BlackRock and launched in 2002, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the TLT expense ratio?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.15%, or about $15 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the TLT return this year?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) returned -2.5% over the trailing twelve months and -10.7% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is TLT?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF has an annualized volatility of about +14.3%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this TLT data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with BlackRock. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
BlackRock. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.