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TLT

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

TLT

ETF · ETF · monthly payer

Forward Yield

4.87%

Annual Dividend

$2.15

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

10.3%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Monthly

Summary

As of September 2026, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) yields 4.87% ($2.15 per share annually). 4 years of dividend growth.

Is TLT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.87% ($2.15/yr), with 4 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 10.3% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.87%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$2.15
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
52-Week Range
Dividend Safety
Ever Cut?
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