Summary of How gilts work and why they matter - MoneyWeek Videos

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This video discusses how gilts work and why they are a safe investment. It notes that over the last 20 years, gilts have done well as an investment, particularly when inflation and interest rates are low. Recently, however, gilt prices and yields have fallen, putting them out of reach for many people.

• 00:00:00 This video explains how gilts work and why they are important. The government loans money to investors in return for a fixed income, and the yield on these bonds changes depending on the expectations of the market.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses how gilts work and why they are a safe investment. It notes that over the last 20 years, gilts have done well as an investment, particularly when inflation and interest rates are low. Recently, however, gilt prices and yields have fallen, putting them out of reach for many people.