Bonds CFDs Trading
Bonds are debt securities issued by corporations, governments, or other institutions to raise capital. When you invest in bonds, you're essentially lending money to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal at maturity. Bonds are traditionally seen as a safer investment compared to stocks, making them attractive for risk-averse investors.
What is Bonds Trading?
Bonds trading involves buying and selling debt securities in order to profit from changes in their prices. Bonds can be traded on the secondary market, where their prices fluctuate based on interest rates, economic conditions, and the creditworthiness of the issuer. By speculating on these price movements, traders can gain exposure to bond markets without holding the physical bond until maturity.
In addition to directly trading bonds, traders can speculate on the price movements of bonds using Contracts for Difference (CFDs), where they can profit from both rising and falling bond prices.
Benefits of Trading Bonds CFDs
Leverage
Bond CFDs allow traders to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital. While this can increase potential returns, it also raises the risk of losses.
Profit from Market Volatility
Traders can benefit from both rising and falling bond prices by taking long or short positions.
Diversification
Bonds are considered a more stable asset class, and trading bonds can diversify your portfolio by adding less volatile instruments compared to stocks or commodities.
Low Risk compared to Equities
Bonds are generally less volatile than stocks, offering a more stable investment option. This makes them suitable for traders seeking lower risk exposure while still earning steady returns.
Access to Global Bond Markets
Trading bonds through CFDs provides access to international markets without the complexity of direct ownership. This allows traders to diversify globally while avoiding the challenges of custody and settlement.
TRADING INSTRUMENT
Popular Bond Markets for Trading
US Treasury Bonds
German
Bonds
UK Gilts
JGBs
Corporate Bonds
Amillex Products
Bond Market Spreads, Commissions and
Swaps
The Spreads, Swap Rates and Commissions columns are indicative only. The currency for swaps and commissions is based on your account currency. Overnight financing (swap) charges are applied daily. On Wednesdays, a triple swap rate is charged to account for the weekend rollover.
| Symbol | Digits | Average Spread | Commission | Contract Size | Fixed Leverage | Quotes Sessions (Server Time) | |
| Euribor | 3 | 23 | 0 | 1000 | 200 | Mon - Fri 09:00 - 23:00 | |
| SONIA_3_Month | 3 | 19 | 0 | 1000 | 200 | Mon - Fri 09:30 - 20:00 | |
| UK_Gilt | 3 | 30 | 0 | 1000 | 200 | Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00 |