The gilt market blip creating a tax-efficient path for investors

Gilts have long been a method for UK investors to create steady returns, but admittedly, it's not always an exciting one. Particularly in recent years, attractive interest rates earning cash upwards of 5% annually have made a standard gilt lose appeal. However, this period of malaise for the market has turned into an interesting opening for those looking to keep their savings secure but still create a return. A batch of gilts released in the 2010s at relatively low coupon rates, ranging from 0.125% to 1%, are trading below par value, creating opportunity for untaxed capital gains when th...