TLT Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with TLT's current 4.87% yield and 11.7% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 4.87%
Annual Dividend: $2.15 per share
Share Price: $79.97
TLT DRIP Calculator
Model TLT dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 11.7% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in TLT 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in TLT on 2016-06-30 would be worth $800.9 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of -19.9%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $830.66 (-16.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $-29.76 in extra value.
Starting share price: $138.9 — Current share price: $77.98
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TLT's current dividend yield?
- TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.87%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $487 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much TLT do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from TLT at its current yield of 4.87%, you would need approximately $246,407 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does TLT pay monthly dividends?
- Yes, TLT pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.
- Is TLT's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for TLT. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is TLT's dividend growth rate?
- TLT's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 11.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in TLT 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in TLT on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $800.9 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a -19.9% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $830.66 — meaning DRIP added $-29.76 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the TLT dividend page.