TLT – iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

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TLT, or the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than twenty years. Unlike stocks representing company ownership, TLT represents investment in long-term U.S. government debt. This makes it a key instrument for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. Treasury market, often as a part of a diversified portfolio or as a hedge against economic uncertainty. The fund’s performance is primarily driven by interest rate movements; when rates rise, the value of existing bonds (and thus TLT) typically falls, and vice versa. TLT offers investors a way to access the long end of the Treasury yield curve without having to purchase individual bonds, providing liquidity and ease of trading. It’s a popular choice for those looking for potential safety and income, although it’s important to remember that even government bonds carry some risk, particularly interest rate risk.