R02 Study Assistance - Confused By Terminology

Newbie

Hi All,

Recently started studying for R02, having a bit of trouble with some terminology. Could someone help clarify the difference between:

• Gilts and Treasury Bills
• Commercial Bills and Corporate Bonds

For Gilts vs Treasury Bills: is it about the term to maturity? I.e. Treasury Bills are short term, less than one year and Gilts are longer term? Although, I know you do get 'short' Gilts so that doesn't really give me an answer.

Any help at all would be great, I'm coming up with nothing on Google.

Thanks.

Jamie_Barnes

Hi there,

I'd point you to these two links which explain both I think quite well:

https://dmo.gov.uk/responsibilities/gilt-market/about-gilts/

https://www.dmo.gov.uk/responsibilities/money-markets/about-treasury-bills/

Hope this helps.

Newbie

This is fantastic - thank you so much for the help Jamie!