TLT: The Safe-Haven Bid May Come Back With A Vengeance
The TLT offers investors exposure to a portfolio of bonds with a longer-than-average maturity and duration, and currently yields 4.6%. The current yield is above the likely rate of nominal GDP growth over the long term, making the TLT a strong buy-and-hold investment. It also has the potential to rise strongly should the stock market roll over, where a 1pp decline in yields could net TLT holders 20% in total return terms.
4 Macro Scenarios Holding Me Back From TLT (For Now)
4 Macro Scenarios Holding Me Back From TLT (For Now)
TLT: Fear Vs. Reality
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF has found support since Trump took office. Negatives were priced in but have not unfolded. Some policies could be positive for TLT and this article looks at four important drivers.
3 Must-Have ETFs Set to Dominate This Quarter
The first quarter of 2025 is already underway, and investors across the market are probably wondering where the best place to put their capital to work is. With this in mind, a few economic and fundamental themes will point out a clear path to a particular area of the market that poses a potential gold mine for the coming months.
2 Catalysts That Could Make the TLT ETF a Screaming Buy
Since the Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark interest rate last fall, shorter-term bonds have not provided much appeal to everyday investors.
Post Federal Reserve: Treasury Bonds (TLT) Outlook and The Year of the Snake
First, I would like to express to my colleagues, friends and followers: May the Year of the Snake guide your endeavors to great heights.
Oil And Inflation Risks Could Send The TLT To New Lows
Interest rate risk remains significant for investors in 2025, especially in ETFs like the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, due to rising inflation. Inflation swaps indicate market concerns, with one and two-year swaps climbing to dangerously high levels, suggesting inflation is not under control. Rising oil prices pose a risk to Treasury rates, potentially leading to higher yields and lower prices for the TLT ETF.
TLT: 2 Key Themes For A 2025 Recovery
The outlook for the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF in 2025 hinges on a strong US economy and tariffs. Labour market data is currently in a good balance, but a relatively small rise in unemployment could trigger another growth scare. Uncertainty over tariffs and inflation are weighing on TLT, but they may not be as negative as feared.
TLT ETF stock forms death cross as outflows surge: what next?
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) continued retreating this week, falling from the year-to-date high of $100.2 to the current $87.82. It has plunged to its lowest level since May 31st and formed a death cross pattern.
Top 3 Reasons to Invest in This Bond ETF for Stability and Growth
The stock market, or all financial markets, has changed significantly over the past couple of decades. The main way they have changed is that the concept of individualism is gone, where assets behave separately and individually from each other.
TLT ETF forms death cross after Fed's hawkish twist: what next?
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) slumped by almost 2% after the Federal Reserve delivered its last interest rate decision of the year. TLT slumped to a low of $89, its lowest level since November 18.
Why Long Bond Exposure Is Prudent For 2025
Owning long bonds like the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF can provide portfolio stability amidst high U.S. market valuations and potential economic uncertainties in 2025. Lower-than-expected inflation driven by declining shelter and energy costs could spur Fed rate cuts, benefiting bond prices. Rising unemployment increases the risk of a recession in 2025, making bonds a potentially safer investment compared to stocks.
