Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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What is bonds trading?

Bonds trading allows traders to buy (go long) or sell (go short) on debt securities typically issued by governments or corporations. Bonds enable traders to speculate on future interest rate movements, and with us, you can do this by taking a position using spread bets or CFDs.

Why trade bonds with us?

Over 50 global rates & bonds

Spread bet and trade CFDs on interest rates and government debt obligations, such as gilts, bonds, bunds and treasury notes.

Minimal slippage

Minimise the potential for slippage thanks to our fully automated, ultra-fast execution speeds2.

No partial fills

All orders are fully executed without dealer intervention, regardless of your trading size.

Precision pricing

We combine multiple feeds from tier-one banks, to get you the most accurate bid/ask price.

Dedicated customer service

Experienced support available 24/5, whenever you're trading.

Trade out of hours

Favourites like the US T-Bond trade up to 23 hours a day, so you don't have to stop when the underlying markets do.

What other traders are saying about CMC Markets

As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 35 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1.5 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.5

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Bonds trading costs

Get exposure to 50+ interest rates and government debt obligations, with spreads from as low as 1 point.

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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Unlock your potential

Our premium membership for traders who want more from their trading account.

  • Save from 5% to 40%3 on spreads
  • Earn up to 3% interest on the available equity in your account7
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Do you have any questions?

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1Awarded Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2024; No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2023; CFD Provider of the Year, Investors' Chronicle/Financial Times Celebration of Investment Awards 2022; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022.

20.0040 seconds spread bet and CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2023-31 March 2024.

3Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. View our Price+ page for more details.

4FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.

51.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.

6Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

7Interest scheme T&Cs apply.