iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$86.65
All-Time High
$147.03
Current Drawdown
-41.1%
Severity Score
9.5
Zone
Very Large
Drawdown Distribution
How TLT's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
38
< 5%
5
5-10%
5
10-20%
2
20-30%
0
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When TLT drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 7 times with an average duration of 525 days and an average maximum drop of -16.9%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 2 times, lasting an average of 914 days with an average depth of -23.6%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 12 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-12-31 | 2011-08-18 | -26.6% | 960 days | $74.76 | $54.89 |
| 2 | 2012-07-26 | 2014-12-10 | -20.7% | 868 days | $92.41 | $73.32 |
| 3 | 2016-07-11 | 2019-07-02 | -17.9% | 1087 days | $111.74 | $91.76 |
| 4 | 2015-02-02 | 2016-06-09 | -15.8% | 493 days | $103.69 | $87.29 |
| 5 | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-21 | -15.7% | 43 days | $145.86 | $122.92 |
| 6 | 2011-10-04 | 2011-12-19 | -10.9% | 77 days | $84.68 | $75.44 |
| 7 | 2011-12-20 | 2012-05-17 | -10.4% | 149 days | $85.15 | $76.28 |
| 8 | 2020-04-22 | 2020-07-30 | -8.6% | 100 days | $146.07 | $133.47 |
| 9 | 2019-08-29 | 2020-02-20 | -8.2% | 176 days | $124.40 | $114.14 |
| 10 | 2008-03-24 | 2008-09-04 | -7.5% | 165 days | $57.49 | $53.18 |
| 11 | 2008-10-07 | 2008-11-19 | -6.4% | 44 days | $60.18 | $56.33 |
| 12 | 2008-01-23 | 2008-03-19 | -5.4% | 56 days | $56.69 | $53.61 |
38 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TLT's biggest all-time drawdown?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF's deepest recorded drawdown was -26.6%, which occurred from 2008-12-31 to 2011-08-18 and lasted 960 days. The stock dropped from $74.76 to a low of $54.89.
How long does it take TLT to recover from a drawdown?
When TLT drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 525 days. This is based on 7 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is TLT at an all-time high?
No, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF is currently trading at $86.65, which is -41.1% below its all-time high of $147.03. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 9.5 (Very Large).
How many drawdown events has TLT experienced?
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 12 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -3.6%.
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