Seasonality Snapshot

iShares 20yr Treasury (TLT)

Bond ETF · US · Index Funds & ETFs
✓ VERIFIED · 15YR REAL DATA
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
NEUTRAL SEASONALITY — August
Strongest Month
November
+1.35% avg · 73% win rate
Weakest Month
October
-1.69% avg · 27% win rate
MonthAvg ReturnWin Rate
January +1.19% 50%
February -0.16% 50%
March +0.05% 50%
April -0.42% 50%
May +0.69% 63%
June +0.44% 63%
July +1.09% 63%
August NOW +0.95% 50%
September -0.73% 40%
October -1.69% 27%
November +1.35% 73%
December -0.01% 33%
These figures are computed from 15 years of actual monthly closing prices. Past seasonal patterns are not a guarantee of future performance. See our methodology for how this is calculated, or visit the Academy to learn how to read seasonal data responsibly.

iShares 20yr Treasury seasonality — common questions

What is iShares 20yr Treasury's best month historically?
Historically, November has been iShares 20yr Treasury's strongest month, averaging +1.35% with a 73% win rate over 15 years of data. October has been the weakest at -1.69%.
Is iShares 20yr Treasury seasonal?
iShares 20yr Treasury shows a measurable seasonal pattern: its best and worst months differ by 3.04 percentage points on average. These figures come from 15 years of real monthly closing prices. Seasonality is a historical tendency, not a prediction.
How does iShares 20yr Treasury historically perform in August?
iShares 20yr Treasury is currently in August, which has historically averaged +0.95% with a 50% win rate. That is a historically neutral window.

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