Most popular bonds and gilts
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This page shows the most popular bonds and gilts with HL clients over the last month based on most commonly held by HL clients. This information isn’t a guide to how you should invest. It’s here for your interest. Make sure that any bonds or gilts you hold are part of a diversified portfolio.
You should only consider making an investment if:
- You’re willing and able to accept a level of investment risk, there’s no guarantee of making money and you could get back less than you invest.
- You’ve saved a supply of cash that you can access easily for emergencies – a good rule of thumb is to have around 3-6 months of expenditure.
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Most popular gilts last month
| Issuer | Coupon(%) | Maturity | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury 0.125% 30/01/2026 GBP | GB00BL68HJ26 | BL68HJ2 | 0.125% | 30/01/2026 | 97.86 | |
| Treasury 0.5% 22/10/2061 GBP | GB00BMBL1D50 | BMBL1D5 | 0.5% | 22/10/2061 | 26.46 | |
| Treasury 0.125% 31/01/2028 GBP | GB00BMBL1G81 | BMBL1G8 | 0.125% | 31/01/2028 | 90.89 |
Government bonds (Gilts) are debt issued by the UK government to finance public spending. Bonds issued and backed by the UK government generally offer interest rates at the lower end of the bond market. This is because they’re investment grade bonds with a high credit rating, which means the risk of a default on the loan is low.
Most popular corporate bonds last month
| Issuer | Coupon(%) | Maturity | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd GBP | GB00BFXW0630 | BFXW063 | 11.00% | 22/12/2025 | 103 | |
| International Personal Finance Plc GBP | XS2551486058 | BP95743 | 12.00% | 12/12/2027 | 109.7 | |
| EnQuest plc GBP | XS2461853793 | BMFTNK6 | 9.00% | 27/10/2027 | 99.75 |
Corporate or retail bonds are issued by companies or organisations looking to raise capital. Lending to companies often carries greater risk than lending to governments as the chances of companies not being able to repay debt is higher. For the extra risk, the interest rate offered is normally higher. Retail bonds are corporate bonds, usually in smaller denominations, and listed on the LSE ORB (Order book for retail bonds).
How to buy gilts and bonds
You can deal bonds and gilts in a range of HL accounts. Once you have an account, you can trade eligible bonds and gilts online. Otherwise, you can call us on 0117 980 9800 during market hours (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm) to deal. Dealing charges are incurred whenever you buy or sell investments with HL. View our dealing charges.
Fund and Share Account
- Free to hold bonds and gilts
- No investment limits
- Minimum £1 to open
Stocks and Shares ISA
- 0.45% annual charge to hold bonds and gilts (maximum £45)
- Invest up to £20,000 this tax year
- Minimum £100 to open
You can also deal bonds and gilts within a SIPP (Self-invested personal pension)