Bond trading
Trade on bond prices. Take a position on our global offering using derivatives like CFDs.
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Why trade in bonds with us?
Take a position with leveraged
derivatives
Deal in fractions of contracts,
off-exchange, with CFDs
Use an award-winning web-based
platform and mobile
trading app1
Choose from a comprehensive
selection of global
bond markets
Speculate on bond price
movements over the short,
and medium term
Trade on the inverse relationship
between interest rates
and bond prices
What are bonds?
Bonds are financial instruments that enable governments and corporates to raise capital. Investors will loan money to the bond-issuer and, in return, receive a series of interest payments at specified dates. At maturity, the bond-issuer will repay the original sum lent – known as the bond’s ‘principal’.
Bonds can be bought and sold on the secondary market like other financial securities – meaning that their prices fluctuate. High interest rates, for example, tend to make bonds less attractive by providing other opportunities to earn returns with low risk. For this reason, interest rates and bond prices tend to have an inverse relationship.
How to trade bonds
With us, you´ll trade on changes in bond prices using CFDs - a type of leveraged derivative. This means that, when trading, you´ll never take ownership of an actual bond. Instead, you´ll take a position on the bond futures market either rising in value or falling.
Your profit or loss will depend on whether you correctly predicted the direction of movement, how much the market has moved, and the size of your position.
But, please remember that all trading incurs significant risk. This is only amplified when trading on leverage. Learn more about how to manage your risk.
Trade bond futures with CFDs
| Assets | Markets | How to trade |
| Bond futures | Government bond futures markets | CFDs |
Why would I trade bonds?
- Trade on the inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices
- Speculate on both rising or falling bond prices
- Take a position in the short to medium term
- Hedge existing investments
Start trading bonds now
Start trading bonds now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
Start trading bonds now
Start trading bonds now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
Trade bonds with an award-winning trading platform1
Seize your opportunity on the leading web-based platform and mobile trading app.
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
Take control of your trading with our clean deal ticket, clear price charts, and in-platform news and analysis.
Trade wherever you are, and receive trading alerts and signals on the go through email, SMS or push notifications.
Bond trading costs
- CFD trading costs
| Margin* | Minimum margin requirement of 20% |
| Spread | From 1 point |
*Leverage can magnify both your profits and losses as they’ll be based on the full exposure of the trade, not just the margin required to open it. This means losses as well as profits could far outweigh your margin, so always ensure you’re trading within your means.
Bond markets to watch
- Popular bonds
- US bonds
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Open an account now
It’s free to open an account, takes and there’s no obligation to fund or trade.
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It’s free to open an account and there’s no obligation to fund or trade.
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