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Investing in gilts?
See what you actually keep.

Most investors compare gilt yields before tax. YieldSmart shows the number that really matters — what lands in your pocket after income tax.

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UK gilts tracked with live closing prices

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Capital gains tax on UK gilts — CGT exempt

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Every UK gilt with gross yield, after-tax net yield, tax-free capital gain, and running income — updated to last close.

After-Tax Calculator

Compare gilt vs gilt or gilt vs corporate bond side by side. Enter your tax rate, see exactly what you keep.

Gross and net yield across all maturities. Spot where the curve offers best after-tax value for your time horizon.

Bond Ladder Builder

Build a staggered portfolio of gilts maturing at intervals — regular, predictable, tax-efficient income.

The key insight

Gross yield is
the wrong number.

A 4.25% savings account pays a higher-rate taxpayer just 2.55% after tax. A low-coupon UK gilt at the same maturity can deliver 4% or more — because most of its return comes as capital gain, which is exempt from CGT. No credit risk. Backed by HM Treasury.

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Data sourced from giltsyield.com · Last close prices · Not financial advice
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