Tax-smart investing

Gilts vs Corporate Bonds
What do you actually keep?

UK gilts are exempt from capital gains tax — a hidden advantage most retail investors miss. Pick a real gilt below to see your true after-tax return.

Live UK Gilt Market

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Gilt Price Coupon Matures Status

Your situation

Income tax bracket

20%Basic rate

40%Higher rate

45%Additional rate

Investment amount

The gilt ← pick from list above or enter manually

Coupon rate

Price (per £100 face)

Years to maturity

yrs

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The corporate bond enter manually

Coupon rate

Price (per £100 face)

Years to maturity

yrs

Held in

UK Gilt

Custom gilt

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after-tax yield p.a.

Corporate Bond

5.5% Corp 2029

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after-tax yield p.a.

Annual advantage

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Gilt winsBond wins

How this works

Select a gilt from the list above, or enter figures manually. The calculator shows your real after-tax return, accounting for the gilt's CGT exemption — the advantage most retail investors overlook.

This tool provides information only — not financial advice. Gilt prices shown are indicative reference prices. Always verify before transacting. Tax treatment may change.