Most bought gilts (government bonds) in August 2023

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As interest rates have increased, so has interest in buying government bonds. We look at the most popular gilts HL clients have been buying and why gilts might be worth noticing again.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

22 September 2023

The UK base interest rate has stayed steady at 5.25%.

But as interest rates have increased over this year, interest in government bonds (gilts) has been going up. That’s because yields of gilts have been climbing alongside interest rate rises. As of Friday 15 September, you could get 4.67% on gilts that have one year until they’re redeemed.

This is sparking the interest of many investors. But why? And what are HL clients buying?

This article has been written independently of our investment research team to offer some inspiration, but isn't personal advice or a guide on how or where to invest.

You should choose investments based on your own objectives and attitude to risk. If you're not sure whether an