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TLT Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT).
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TLT options trade with implied volatility typically in the 10% - 35% range, averaging 400K+ contracts in daily volume with excellent liquidity. Next earnings: N/A (ETF). Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
TLT implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, TLT's 30-day implied volatility is 12.9%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 87.0 — above 87.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
TLT live chain, Greeks and GEX
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TLT options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 400K+ contracts
- IV range
- 10% - 35%
- Bid-ask spread
- $0.01 - $0.02 ATM
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 5M+ contracts
- Next earnings
- N/A (ETF)
About iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) tracks an index of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than 20 years. TLT is the primary vehicle for long-duration Treasury exposure and is heavily used for interest rate speculation, portfolio hedging, and flight-to-safety trades.
Company profile
- Sector
- Fixed Income
- Industry
- Treasury Bonds
- Market cap
- $50B+ AUM
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
Key dates
- Next earnings
- N/A (ETF)
- Earnings frequency
- N/A
- Dividend schedule
- Monthly
- Fiscal year end
- N/A
TLT is the most traded long-duration Treasury ETF. It's essential for interest rate views, risk-off hedging, and fixed income allocation.
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TLT options market overview
TLT options are among the most liquid fixed income options. Essential for interest rate speculation and portfolio hedging strategies.
- Average daily volume
- 400K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 5M+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.80 - 1.20 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- $0.01 - $0.02 ATM
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Excellent
TLT options are extremely liquid. Primary vehicle for Treasury/interest rate options exposure.
TLT implied volatility and IV rank
TLT implied volatility reflects interest rate uncertainty and duration risk. IV rises dramatically during Fed policy uncertainty and market stress.
Earnings impact
No earnings. IV rises around Fed meetings, CPI releases, and during financial crises.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short TLT options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IV typically trades near HV. Premium expands during rate uncertainty.
Term structure
Usually flat to slight contango. Steepens into Fed meetings.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for TLT, on today's chain.
Open TLT in IV IntelligenceTLT gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for TLT shows institutional hedging around key yield levels.
- Typical GEX profile. TLT operates in positive gamma with significant institutional hedging.
- Key levels. Strikes cluster around yield-equivalent price levels. Round numbers attract positioning.
- Dealer hedging. Heavy institutional flow creates orderly but significant dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on TLT right now, strike by strike.
See live TLT GEXCommon TLT options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on TLT options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for TLT options
- TLT has very high duration (~17 years) - extremely sensitive to rate changes
- Fed policy is the primary driver - rate expectations move TLT significantly
- Flight-to-safety asset during equity market crashes
- Inflation expectations impact long-end Treasury yields
- Deficit/supply concerns can pressure long bonds independently of Fed
- Monthly dividend provides yield but varies with interest rates
TLT key events
- Fed Interest Rate Decisions (FOMC)
- Inflation Data (CPI, PCE)
- Employment Reports
- Treasury Auctions
- Fed Chair Speeches
TLT options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns TLT's IV rank and percentile, the gamma exposure API its dealer positioning by strike, and the chain API every strike with Greeks. Connected to the ApexVol MCP server, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT can ask for them in plain English.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/TLT"What is TLT's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on TLT in the console, more prompts for TLT, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Quantitative options research. All calculations use live institutional-grade data — the same source professional volatility desks use. - Reviewed by
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Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.
Revised as market conditions and institutional data change. Last revised 2026-10-26. How we research →
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Questions
Frequently asked
about TLT options.
How liquid are TLT options?
TLT options are extremely liquid with average daily volume exceeding 400,000 contracts. They are the primary vehicle for Treasury/interest rate options exposure.
What is TLT's typical implied volatility?
TLT implied volatility typically ranges from 10% to 35%. Normal conditions see IV between 15-22%, with spikes during Fed uncertainty.
How does TLT move with interest rates?
TLT moves inversely to long-term interest rates. When rates rise, TLT falls. When rates fall, TLT rises. Due to high duration (~17 years), moves are amplified.
Why is TLT so volatile for a bond fund?
TLT holds long-duration bonds (20+ years) which are very sensitive to interest rate changes. A 1% rate change can move TLT approximately 17% due to duration.
Does TLT pay a dividend?
Yes, TLT pays a monthly dividend from the coupon payments of its Treasury holdings. The yield varies with interest rates.
What is the best time to trade TLT options?
The most liquid trading hours for TLT options are typically during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET), with highest volume around market open and close.
How do I calculate TLT option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for TLT options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to TLT options at expiration?
In-the-money TLT options are typically auto-exercised at expiration. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. Consider closing positions before expiration to avoid assignment risk.
What is TLT's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence TLT's intraday price action. TLT operates in positive gamma with significant institutional hedging. Heavy institutional flow creates orderly but significant dealer hedging. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live TLT GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is TLT's IV rank?
TLT's IV rank shows where TLT's current implied volatility sits within its trailing 1-year range, scored 0–100. A reading near 100 means IV is near its yearly high — options are relatively expensive, which favors premium-selling strategies like credit spreads and iron condors. A reading near 0 means IV is near its yearly low, favoring premium-buying. TLT implied volatility typically ranges from 10% - 35%. Check TLT's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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