Three ETFs—EDV, TLT, and VGLT—hold long-term U.S. Treasury bonds but differ significantly in price volatility and losses over five years. EDV, with the longest duration, experienced the largest drop of 48.45%, while TLT and VGLT fell less, at 33.99% and 29.84% respectively. This variation is due to differing sensitivities to interest rate changes, with EDV swinging the most. Investors should choose based on their risk tolerance and cost sensitivity, as EDV offers higher potential gains and losses, while TLT and VGLT provide more moderate exposure with lower fees for Vanguard funds.
TLT currently has a market cap of $47.01 billion and a daily trading volume of over 42 million shares on Pluang as of Oct 20, 2026, 06:21 WIB. The ETF's price is USD 79.50, down 0.69% on the day, with typical holding periods around 83 days. This active trading and moderate holding time reflect ongoing investor interest in long-term U.S. Treasury bonds despite recent volatility differences among similar ETFs.
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