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Is there any point in bonds any more, when you can get a higher rate of interest from a savings account?

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Negative yields, eh? That sounds a bit negative. Or even completely radioactive. So just how bad are these negative yielding bonds? Let’s find out.

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Why would anyone want bonds in their portfolio? Here’s the lowdown on the part that different bond types have to play.

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Do you expect a crash in the government bond market? I don’t blame you, though nothing is certain. Here’s how to estimate the pain it would cause if it came to pass.

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After a storming year, gilt funds must surely fall as interest rates rise. Should passive investors adjust their asset allocation to avoid losses?

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It’s a torrid time for stock markets, but why would anyone sane prefer to buy government bonds at historically tiny yields?

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Gilts (UK government bonds)

An introduction to gilts – the fancy name for UK government bonds that are sold by The Treasury to balance the nation’s books.

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Don’t feel guilty if you’re confused about gilts – there’s very little information about them compared to equities. So here’s some tips on choosing how to buy.

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At what yield do risk-free government bonds become attractive, and why?

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I want to buy a small amount of government bonds, but I’m too mean to pay a high price for their security and low returns.

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Why I’m buying cheap equities, not expensive government debt.

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Diversifying your portfolio among different asset classes is a No Brainer.

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