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Invest in bonds

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Over 5,200 government and corporate bonds tradable online

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Commissions from EUR 20 (0.2% per trade)

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Minimum trade size as low as USD 100

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More reasons to invest in bonds with Saxo

By trading bonds online, we eliminate manual processes across the traditional value chain, so you can benefit from lower costs. We direct your bond order to an optimised dealer auction, where up to 40 of the largest bond liquidity providers compete to return the best price. 

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Enjoy webinars, podcasts, daily articles, and long-form publications from our team of top-tier strategists.

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Access over 5,200 government (including Treasury bonds) and corporate bonds from global markets, allowing you to easily spread your investments across regions and sectors to manage risk effectively.

You can trade bonds online with fully digitised trading in our platform, so you can react swiftly to changing market conditions and easily manage your fixed income strategy.

To avoid extra conversion fees, choose from 24 different currencies and open up to 4 currency sub-accounts. The available currencies and number of sub-accounts that can be opened depend on your account type and country of residence.

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In accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Client Money and Assets rules, all client money (including cash balances, unrealised profits and funds used as margin collateral) received by Saxo are held in trust in one or more segregated bank accounts.

Client assets are held in trust in one or more segregated custodian accounts set up specifically for our clients.

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Investing platform features

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    Intuitive screeners

    Find bonds that fit your goals by filtering for yield, risk level, time horizon, and more to make targeted investment decisions.
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    Easy portfolio monitoring

    View a consolidated breakdown of your portfolio’s exposure
    across asset classes, sectors, countries, and currencies.
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    Comprehensive reporting suite

    Create customised reports to review your performance and analyse your investment strategy so you can consistently gain an edge.
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    Analysis tools

    See details about bond prices, maturity and issue dates, coupon rates, and independent issuer credit ratings (S&P).
Good to know: Bonds generally provide lower but more stable returns than other investment products. However, risks like interest rate risk (when interest rates rise, bond prices typically fall) and credit risk (the potential for the issuer to default) mean your investment can lose value; in certain circumstances, you could lose the entire amount invested.

Get inspiration for your portfolio

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    Webinars

    Regular sessions designed to help you become a better investor
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    Real-time news

    Daily commentary and in-depth analysis across the global markets available directly in the platform
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    Podcasts

    A quick way to get up to speed on market news and upcoming risks and opportunities
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Bond trading FAQs

On our trading conditions page you can find information about market orders, order routing, exchange- and market-specific conditions, corporate actions, and more.

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You can trade bonds online 24/5 if the underlying bond market is open. Trading hours are limited to the daylight hours in the region where liquidity in the underlying bond market is best.

We offer you greater control of your trading via our fully customised orders.

Our policy is designed to ensure client orders are executed promptly, efficiently, and with the best possible terms. 

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Before you purchase bonds, it’s important to do your research and define your financial goals. Consider factors like your investment time horizon, your risk tolerance, your knowledge of the bond market, and how bonds fit into your overall portfolio diversification. Bonds can offer stability and fixed income, making them a valuable addition to many investment strategies, but it’s key to understand their risks and potential rewards, including considerations for premium-priced bonds.


Our website and platform provide expert analysis, news, and a range of educational content to help you get started. To learn more about how to invest in bonds, including how bonds work, different types of bonds, bond investment strategies, and tips for beginners, explore our educational bonds courses.

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Bonds offer the potential for stability, fixed income, and portfolio diversification. However, their value can be influenced by interest rate changes, credit risks, or market pricing conditions, such as bonds trading at a premium or discount, so it’s important to understand the factors that affect bond performance.


With a Saxo account, you get access to a wide range of online bonds, including corporate and government bonds (including Treasury bonds such as UK gilts and US Treasury bonds) so you can invest in opportunities that align with your goals. You can explore the bonds available on our platform before you open an account.

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That depends on the account type you open.

For an individual account, these are the documents you’ll need to provide:

  1. Your national ID number from the country where you hold citizenship.
  2. Your tax ID number from your country of residence.
  3. A document as proof of identity (e.g., a passport, ID card, driver’s licence) and a selfie.
  4. A document as proof of residence (one that shows your home address, such as a residence permit, utility bill, or bank statement).

Most sign-ups for individual accounts are approved digitally within a few minutes. However, since we cannot compromise on security checks, the process can sometimes take longer. If all documents you provided meet requirements, we’ll process your application within 2 working days.

If you provide clear copies of all required documents, corporate accounts will generally be approved in about 1 week.

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