NASDAQ:TLT

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)

80.87
+0.09 (0.11%)
as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting the complexities of investing in long-term government bonds amidst rising interest rates. The bond market has been in a challenging bear cycle for the past five years, leading some analysts to suggest a more conservative approach by focusing on shorter durations of 7-10 years instead of the more volatile 20-year horizon. While TLT could be an attractive opportunity at lower prices, there is significant uncertainty, especially if inflation continues to rise, potentially exacerbating the pain for long bond investors. Additionally, the ETF offers a nearly 5% dividend, appealing to high-risk investors with a long-term focus, but there are concerns regarding double-taxation issues for Canadian investors. Overall, timing remains a significant concern surrounding TLT's long-term performance and market positioning.

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iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF. Likes government bond yields right now and this is a way to express it. US treasury market has suffered a dramatic increase in bond yields going from 2.5% last year to almost 5% last week. She believes we are still working through a weak economy. Bond yields are pricing in a V shape recovery and that bond yields will continue to trend lower throughout the summer.

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In along term bull market.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Aug 13/08, Up 15.27%)As this corrects, it does so on lower and lower volume. We can’t sustain much of a raise.

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(A Top Pick Aug 12/08. Up 16.6%.) Still trending upwards. Getting close to an entry point again. Drop in Dec-Jan was pretty dramatic. Use a Stop of about $95-$97.

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(A Top Pick Aug 12/08. Up 24%.) Looking to acquire this again.

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(Top Pick Aug 12, 2008, Up 7%) He sold it. Felt at some point the Fed was going to inflate and if that catches, long bonds are not the place to be. Got out because in September it did not get above it’s previous high.

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Dividend yield, capital appreciation of 6%-8% in this environment is very comfortable. As a Canadian investor, you get the yield, capital appreciation as well as the Cdn$ pickup.

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Top Short Overvalued at 32 X earnings.

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