The iShares 20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB) differ in approach and risk profile. TLT tracks government debt over 20 years, while SPLB offers exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds over 10 years. SPLB has a lower expense ratio, higher yield, and positive return over the last year.

SPLB invests in 2,961 long-term, investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds, providing diversification. Top holdings include Meta, CVS Health, and Verizon. TLT holds 47 U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities over 20 years, minimizing default risk with all holdings AA-rated.

Long-term bonds like SPLB offer higher yields due to sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. TLT, with a higher price, provides a higher dividend payout. Long-term bonds are more sensitive to rate changes, offering high dividends but potentially lower returns compared to short-term bonds.

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