iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
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Why The Safest Bonds Are Performing Dismally Compared To Junk Debt
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), with $45.4 billion in net assets, fell to its lowest price in 22 years Tuesday, down 6% since the start of the year, as the yield on 30-year Treasury bonds climbed above 5.33%, its highest level since 2007. The fund is run by BlackRock, the world's largest money manager, with $15.3 trillion under management as of June 30.
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 9,367 | $828,162.23 | $775,774.94 | -$52,387.29 | -6.33% |
 Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 2,608 | $257,852.5 | $214,508 | -$43,344.5 | -16.81% |
| MM Michael Motolo CVS HEALTH Corp | 50,000 | $4.33M | $4.13M | -$200,400 | -4.63% |
 Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 1,100 | $97,336.72 | $90,772 | -$6,564.72 | -6.74% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 864,809 | $74.74M | $71.57M | -$3.17M | -4.24% |
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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.
