US Treasury bond ETFs compared: returns and risk
Funds on US government bonds, from a few months to 30 years. The longer the maturity, the larger the moves when interest rates change.
Data updated October 2026
| Fund | 1Y | 3Y a yr | 5Y a yr | 10Y a yr | Volatility | Max drawdown | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TLTiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | −8.8% | +2.9% | −7.9% | −2.3% | 15.0% | −48.4% | 2006 |
Total returns with dividends reinvested, in each fund’s trading currency, to the last close; periods longer than a year are annualised. Volatility and maximum drawdown cover each fund’s whole history since the year shown, so they are comparable only between funds with similar start dates.
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Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.