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.

Hedge Against the Crash: Why Long-Term Bonds Could Soar
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Hedge Against the Crash: Why Long-Term Bonds Could Soar

by | 26/04/2025 06:00 AM | TLT

🛡️ Long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, accessible via ETFs like TLT, historically rise when the Fed cuts interest rates during economic crises, potentially offsetting stock market losses.

📈 Current yields on 20+ year Treasury bonds are relatively high (around 4.8% discussed), presenting an attractive entry point if rates fall towards the historical neutral range (2-3%) in the coming years.

🔄 Investing in this type of bond ETF offers strategic flexibility; it can potentially be sold at a profit during a market crash, providing liquidity to buy undervalued stocks.

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Treasury Bonds Falter: Is This Safe Haven Broken?
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Treasury Bonds Falter: Is This Safe Haven Broken?

by | 20/04/2025 10:13 AM | TLT

📉 The TLT ETF, representing long-term US Treasury bonds, has significantly underperformed, losing 5% recently and 50% over the last five years, failing its traditional role as a portfolio stabilizer.

🇨🇳 Major holders like China are selling US debt due to geopolitical tensions, putting downward pressure on bond prices.

🏦 Central banks face constraints; intervening to buy bonds and stabilize the market could exacerbate already high inflation, leaving bonds vulnerable.

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