Caution for Long Duration Bonds with iShares TLT
about 1 month ago
Ivana Hampton
"if you're in a really long duration bond, let's say a fund like iShares TLT, which focuses on treasury bonds with 20-year maturities or more, that fund was down about 31%"
The commentary warns investors about the risks associated with long-duration bond funds like iShares TLT in volatile interest rate scenarios, as evidenced by a 31% drop. This serves as a caution against excessive exposure to such funds in portfolios, especially in uncertain rate environments.
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Episode:
Should You Hold Cash Investments After the Fed Cuts Interest Rates?
Source:Investing Insights
Published:
September 19, 2025
Idea Type:
Company Opinion