Long-term US Treasury ETF
TLT ETF: Expense Ratio, Strategy and Risks
Review TLT's benchmark, 0.15% expense ratio, inception date, chart, income profile, and key risks.
TLT direct answer
TLT tracks an index of US Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than twenty years.
Official fund facts
- Benchmark
- ICE US Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index
- Expense ratio
- 0.15%
- Inception date
- Jul 22, 2002
- Facts as of
- Jul 28, 2026
TLT long-term fee calculator
Estimate how the official 0.15% annual expense ratio affects a long-term result under an assumed gross return.
- Estimated value before fees
- $38,696.84
- Estimated value after fees
- $37,626.21
- Cumulative fee impact
- $1,070.63
This estimate assumes an unchanged expense ratio and reinvestment at the same return. It excludes taxes, commissions, bid-ask spreads, and tracking differences.
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Who may consider TLT?
It is worth comparing for investors who want long-duration Treasury exposure or expect long-term US interest rates to decline.
Key risks of TLT
Long-maturity bonds are highly sensitive to interest-rate changes, so the price can fall sharply when long-term yields rise.
How to interpret distributions and yield
Monthly distributions and market yield can change with bond income, fund operations, and market price.
Official fund materials
The benchmark, expense ratio, and inception date come from the official iShares TLT product page. Fund terms can change, so investors should check the latest materials before buying.
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TLT questions
What does TLT invest in?
TLT tracks an index of US Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than twenty years.
What is the TLT expense ratio?
The official annual expense ratio is 0.15% according to iShares TLT. Fund terms can change, so investors should check the latest official materials before buying.
What is the main risk of TLT?
Long-maturity bonds are highly sensitive to interest-rate changes, so the price can fall sharply when long-term yields rise.
Are TLT distributions fixed?
Monthly distributions and market yield can change with bond income, fund operations, and market price.