TLT vs UTEN
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF compared with F/m US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
UTEN
F/m US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- TLT yields more today: 4.78% vs 4.23% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year UTEN delivered the higher total return: -2.1% vs -4.6% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | TLT | UTEN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $81.34 | $41.52 |
| TTM yield | 4.78% | 4.23% |
| Forward yield | 4.78% | 4.23% |
| Annual payout per share | $3.892 | $1.756 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 28, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 0.15% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 96/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | -4.6% | -2.1% |
| 1-year price return | -9.0% | -6.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 46.2B | 267.3M |
| Years paying | 24.1 | 4.1 |
| Sector / category | Long Government | Long Government |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| TLT | UTEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 122.9 | 240.9 |
| Income per year | $478 | $423 |
| Income per month (avg) | $40 | $35 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model TLT · Model UTEN
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLT Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.3243 | Est. |
| TLT Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.3243 | Est. |
| TLT Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.3243 | Est. |
| UTEN Oct 28, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1463 | Est. |
| UTEN Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.1463 | Est. |
| UTEN Dec 27, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.1463 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
TLTUTEN
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, TLT or UTEN?
TLT currently has the higher trailing yield: TLT yields 4.78% and UTEN yields 4.23%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do TLT and UTEN pay?
TLT pays every month and UTEN pays every month. TLT's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and UTEN's is Oct 28, 2026.
Is TLT or UTEN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. TLT and UTEN differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.