DIY Investing: Bonds.
Discover how bonds can provide steady income and balance to your investment strategy. Whether you’re looking to diversify, generate reliable cash flow, or reduce overall portfolio risk, bonds offer unique advantages for investors of all types.
Get startedDIY Investing: Bonds.
Discover how bonds can provide steady income and balance to your investment strategy. Whether you’re looking to diversify, generate reliable cash flow, or reduce overall portfolio risk, bonds offer unique advantages for investors of all types.
Get startedWhat are bonds?
Bonds are debt securities issued by governments, municipalities, or corporations to raise capital. When you buy a bond, you’re essentially lending money to the issuer. Key features of bonds include:
Fixed term
Bonds have a predetermined lifespan, known as the maturity date.
Face value
The principal amount that will be repaid at maturity.
Interest payments
Most bonds provide regular interest payments, called coupons.
Credit ratings
Bonds are rated based on the issuer's creditworthiness, affecting their risk and yield.
Types
Available in various forms, including government, corporate, and municipal bonds.
The benefits of bonds.
Steady income stream
Bonds typically offer regular interest payments, providing a reliable source of income for investors.
Stability
Bonds can help smooth out portfolio performance during stock market declines, enhancing overall diversification.
Wealth preservation
Bonds are generally less risky than stocks, offering better protection of your principal investment, especially government bonds.
Short-term investing
Bond interest rates often exceed traditional savings account rates, offering better growth potential for your short-term savings.
Bonds typically offer regular interest payments, providing a reliable source of income for investors.
Bonds can help smooth out portfolio performance during stock market declines, enhancing overall diversification.
Bonds are generally less risky than stocks, offering better protection of your principal investment, especially government bonds.
Bond interest rates often exceed traditional savings account rates, offering better growth potential for your short-term savings.
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Choose to invest your own way and let our questionnaire guide you.
Select your account type – Stocks and Shares ISA or General Investment Account – and fill in your details.
Start building your portfolio with access to our research tools and expert insights.