TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
ETF
$78.62−0.70 (−0.88%)Close Sep 28, 2026
TLT returned 3.34% a year from Jul 2002 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $22,112. It fell 48.35% from Aug 2020 to Oct 2023, and it hasn't recovered yet.
Jul 30, 2002 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $22,112 | 3.34% | −48.35% | 0.30 |
| $10,000 became | $22,112 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 3.34% |
| Max drawdown | −48.35% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.30 |
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Growth of $10,000
- TLT
Trailing returns
| Period | TLT |
|---|---|
| 1M | −4.78% |
| 3M | −8.96% |
| 6M | −6.05% |
| YTD | −7.03% |
| 1Y | −7.51% |
| 3Y | +0.22% |
| 5Y | −8.23% |
| 10Y | −2.77% |
| 15Y | +0.15% |
| 20Y | +2.54% |
| Since 2002 | +3.34% |
Metrics
| Return | TLT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $22,112 |
| Total return | 121.12% |
| CAGR | 3.34% |
| Calendar years | TLT |
| Best year | 34.00% |
| Worst year | −31.23% |
| Positive years | 16 of 23 |
| Risk | TLT |
| Max drawdown | −48.35% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.26% |
| Risk-adjusted | TLT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.43 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.07 |
| Return | TLT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $22,112 |
| Total return | 121.12% |
| CAGR | 3.34% |
| Calendar years | TLT |
| Best year | 34.00% |
| Worst year | −31.23% |
| Positive years | 16 of 23 |
| Risk | TLT |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −48.35% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.26% |
| Risk-adjusted | TLT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.43 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.07 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −48.4% | Aug 2020 | Oct 2023 | Not yet |
| −26.6% | Dec 2008 | Jun 2009 | Aug 2011 |
| −20.7% | Jul 2012 | Aug 2013 | Dec 2014 |
| −17.9% | Jul 2016 | Dec 2016 | Jul 2019 |
| −15.8% | Jan 2015 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2016 |
Annual returns
| Year | TLT |
|---|---|
| 2002from Jul 30 | +11.08% |
| 2003 | +1.60% |
| 2004 | +8.71% |
| 2005 | +8.60% |
| 2006 | +0.71% |
| 2007 | +10.30% |
| 2008 | +33.95% |
| 2009 | −21.81% |
| 2010 | +9.01% |
| 2011 | +34.00% |
| 2012 | +2.41% |
| 2013 | −13.38% |
| 2014 | +27.30% |
| 2015 | −1.79% |
| 2016 | +1.17% |
| 2017 | +9.18% |
| 2018 | −1.61% |
| 2019 | +14.12% |
| 2020 | +18.15% |
| 2021 | −4.60% |
| 2022 | −31.23% |
| 2023 | +2.77% |
| 2024 | −8.05% |
| 2025 | +4.25% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | −7.03% |