$TLT just saw a weekly inflow of $1.8 Billion, the highest inflow among all ETFs.
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The performance of TLT so far this year is -0.96%:
Introduction to TLT ETF
TLT, the full name of which is iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that focuses on investing in long-term Treasury bonds issued by the U.S. government for more than 20 years. It is issued by iShares, a subsidiary of BlackRock Group, and aims to track the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index.
Investment Features
High security: TLT mainly invests in long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, which are guaranteed by the U.S. government and are generally regarded as one of the safest bonds in the world.
Stable income: TLT provides investors with stable dividend income, with a dividend rate of 4.14% in the past 30 days, a dividend rate of 3.78% in the past 12 months, and a yield of 4.29% to maturity.
Safe-haven properties: During periods of economic slowdown or market turmoil, investors tend to turn their funds to Treasury bonds, making TLT a safe-haven choice for many investors.
Interest rate sensitivity: TLT is very sensitive to changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the price of TLT will fall; when interest rates fall, the price of TLT will rise.
Return Rate: TLT's return rates in different time periods are as follows:
1-year average annual return rate: 0.17%
3-year average annual return rate: -8.65%
5-year average annual return rate: -8.96%
10-year average annual return rate: -1.07%
Suitable Investors
TLT is suitable for investors who seek conservative investments, stable returns, and who want to add a fixed income component to their portfolios. It is also suitable for investors who seek a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty.
Expenses
TLT has a management fee of 0.15%, which is relatively high compared to other similar products, but its large scale and long history have earned it the trust of many investors.
$Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares(TMF)$ is a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to provide triple the return performance of long-term U.S. Treasury bonds with a maturity of more than 20 years. It is issued by Direxion and mainly tracks the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index, and amplifies the returns through the leverage effect.
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