2.3.2 Gilts and the risk-free yield curve

The returns on government bonds (or ‘gilts’) perform a key function in the arena of personal and business finance. The yields provide what is known as the ‘risk-free’ yield curve – the returns you can get for investing in secure (‘default-free’) bonds for different terms to maturity.

Watch and listen to this audio-animation to learn about the ‘risk-free’ yield curve.

You can track the risk-free yield curves using this bond prices & yields tool. You’ll be reminded to check how the yields alter over the coming weeks of Managing My Investments.