Options trading in the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) surged with heavy call buying, signaling some traders expect a bottom in the recent U.S. Treasury bond sell-off. A notable buyer purchased large volumes of calls expiring in October, anticipating bond prices to recover after a sharp drop since late September. This optimism follows strong demand at recent Treasury auctions and a rally in rate-sensitive utility stocks, suggesting yields may be peaking. Investors will watch the upcoming 30-year bond auction closely for further market direction.
Following signs of optimism among options traders about a bottom in the U.S. Treasury bond sell-off, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) shows steady performance on Pluang. As of Oct 08, 2026 21:03 WIB, TLT trades at USD 77.33 with a modest 1-day gain of 0.24%. The ETF's market cap stands at $47.56 billion, and investor interest remains strong with 85% of orders on Pluang being buys, reflecting continued demand despite recent volatility.
In a record-setting auction on October 7, 2026, foreign buyers (indirect bidders) purchased 80.34% of $39 billion in 10-year U.S. Treasury notes, while primary dealers took only 2.54%, the lowest ever. The notes cleared at a yield of 5.300%, near a 2...
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