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More Ways to Lock in Higher Yields in Case Interest Rates Fall

Money For the Rest of Us

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Analyzing the Performance of the iShares 20-plus-year Treasury Bond ETF

This chapter examines the performance of the iShares 20-plus-year Treasury bond ETF in light of rising interest rates and discusses the concept of volatility drag on longer-term bonds. It compares the historical yield and average returns of the ETF over the past decade, highlighting the significant difference between geometric and arithmetic returns. The chapter also explores the possibility of future interest rate changes and the associated uncertainties.

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