iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (0JFU)
LSE 
Summary
Credit Spreads At Historical Lows, TLT Vs. VCLT
TLT and VCLT historically move together with ~90% correlation. Recently, a clear divergence has opened, with VCLT outperforming. Such market dislocations are rarely permanent and tend to revert.
TLT: Rate Expectations Down And Yields Up? It's All About The Term Premium
The TLT tracks the performance of long-term Treasury bonds, which appear to be losing their safe haven status. Recent weakness reflects the rising term premium owing to increased uncertainty over long-term interest rates. While posing a short-term risk, this rising term premium will increase long-term returns.
TLT: Trump Is Right About Interest Rates, So It's Time To Back Up The Truck
I see TLT's current price and nearly 5% yield as an attractive buying opportunity with limited long-term risk, despite concerns about U.S. debt. Lower interest rates are likely coming soon, either from Fed policy shifts or a recession, which could drive significant gains for TLT. Fears about U.S. government creditworthiness are overblown. The U.S. remains a superpower with multiple tools to manage debt and raise revenue.
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF Profile
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Overview
This fund is designed for investors seeking to invest in U.S. Treasury securities with a focus on long-term maturity obligations. By committing at least 80% of its assets to securities that are part of the underlying index, the fund aims to closely track its performance. The underlying index is specifically dedicated to measuring the performance of U.S. Treasury public obligations that have remaining maturities of twenty years or longer. This strategic focus on long-term U.S. government securities positions the fund as a potential choice for investors looking for exposure to long-duration Treasury instruments. The investment approach emphasizes not only adherence to the composition of the underlying index but also a high allocation (at least 90%) to U.S. Treasury securities, encapsulating a conservative investment philosophy geared toward tracking index performance while investing in secure government obligations.
Products and Services
- Long-Term U.S. Treasury Securities Investment
The core offering encompasses investment in U.S. Treasury securities with maturities greater than or equal to twenty years. This service is tailored for investors aiming to benefit from the stability and predictability of long-term government bonds. By emphasizing securities with extended durations, the fund seeks to provide a reliable income stream and a hedge against market volatility over the long term.
- Index Tracking Investment Strategy
Implementing a strategy focused on tracking the performance of the designated underlying index, the fund dedicates a substantial portion of its assets towards mirroring the index's composition. This methodological approach to investment is designed to minimize tracking error, thereby offering investors an efficient vehicle to gain exposure to the performance of long-term U.S. Treasury obligations as measured by the index.
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