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A bond investment is when you lend money to a government or company in return for regular interest payments and the return of your capital at the end of a set period. UK government bonds are called [gilts]; corporate bonds are issued by companies. Bonds are generally considered safer than shares, but returns can vary with interest rates and credit risk. You can buy bonds directly, via funds, or platforms like [HL] and [II]. Short-dated bonds are forecasted to outperform in 2025. Sources: [180] https://www.hl.co.uk/funds/research-and-news/bond-funds-review-volatility-continues-but-whats-next-for-bonds-in-2025 [181] https://moneyfactscompare.co.uk/savings-accounts/1-year-fixed-rate-bonds/ [182] https://www.nsandi.com/british-savings-bonds [183] https://www.axa-im.co.uk/investment-strategies/fixed-income/insights/short-dated-bonds-outperform-longer-dated-bonds-2025 [184] https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/corporate-bonds-gilts/what-you-need-to-know-about-buying-government-bonds-gilts