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SPTL ETF · State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF
The SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF (symbol: SPTL) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides broad exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury bonds. Structured as an open-end investment fund, it operates on the premise of tracking a specific market index. The SPTL tracks the Bloomberg Barclays Long U.S. Treasury Index, which encompasses U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate securities with maturities greater than ten years. One key aspect of this ETF seeks to mimic the price and yield performance of its underlying index, before deducting trust expenses. Thus, the SPTL mainly invests in U.S. treasuries that have a remaining maturity of over 10 years and are rated investment grade. Information transparency is crucial for investors, therefore the SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF discloses its portfolio holdings daily, enabling potential investors to monitor variations in asset allocation with ease. An investor's decision to engage with this instrument should be predicated on careful evaluation of their risk tolerance, market prospects, investment objectives, and other individual considerations. A thorough understanding of how ETFs work overall and a detailed assessment of the SPTL specifically could equip investors with the necessary information to make an informed investing decision. To sum up, SPTL remains instrumental for those wanting exposure to long-term US treasury bonds through the convenience and flexibility offered by ETFs.
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Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.09%  | -0.30% | +2.60%  | -1.74% | -26.11% | -0.70% | -0.70% | -0.02% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.30% | +2.60% | -1.74% | -26.11% |
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|---|---|---|
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | €684.16B |
SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | €135.96B |
GLD | State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF | €116.24B |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | €102.78B |
XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | €46.76B |
Frequently asked questions about SPTL
What does State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF, SPTL, invest in?
SPTL is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does SPTL replicate?
SPTL tracks the Bloomberg US Long Treasury Total Return Index Value Unhedged - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SPTL?
SPTL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.03%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SPTL launched?
SPTL was introduced to the market on May 23, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of SPTL?
State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF, SPTL, is provided by State Street Investment Management. Learn more about State Street Investment Management here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SPTL?
SPTL oversees €9.26B in assets as of July 2, 2026.
How has SPTL performed lately?
Based on data from July 2, 2026, SPTL returned 0.09% over the past month, -0.30% over the last three months and -0.02% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SPTL?
As of July 2, 2026, SPTL recorded net flows of +€370M over the last month and -€139M year-to-date.
Does SPTL distribute dividends?
SPTL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.21%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SPTL?
As of May 31, 2026, SPTL has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does SPTL invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, SPTL focuses largely on Sovereign.
How many securities does SPTL hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, SPTL holds 99 positions in its portfolio, with 29.53% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SPTL?
As of May 31, 2026, SPTL top three holdings include US912810UK24, US912810UM89 and US912810UR76.
What is the base currency of SPTL?
The base currency of SPTL is USD.
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