Risk Warning: CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Approximately 80% of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Trade Government Treasuries

Treasuries, government bonds, and interest rate products offer exposure to fixed income markets. Bond prices move inversely to interest rates, providing portfolio diversification opportunities.

Introduction to Treasury Trading

Government treasuries and bonds represent debt obligations issued by sovereign nations to finance public spending. These fixed income instruments provide traders with exposure to interest rate movements, macroeconomic trends, and safe-haven demand during periods of market uncertainty. Treasury prices have an inverse relationship with interest rates: when central banks raise rates, existing bond prices typically fall (as newer bonds offer higher yields), and when rates drop, bond prices generally rise. This fundamental dynamic creates trading opportunities for those who anticipate central bank policy shifts, inflation trends, or economic growth patterns. Traders use treasuries for multiple purposes: portfolio diversification away from equities, hedging against stock market volatility, expressing views on interest rate direction, or capitalising on safe-haven flows during geopolitical tensions. Government bonds are generally considered lower-risk than corporate debt or equities, though they still carry interest rate risk and inflation risk. Trading treasuries via CFDs and Spreadbets at Lunaro gives you flexible access to government bond markets without the complexity of direct bond ownership, settlement procedures, or large capital requirements typical of institutional fixed income trading.

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Key Benefits of Treasury Trading

Interest Rate Sensitivity for Hedging

Treasury positions can offset equity exposure during market downturns or rate-driven volatility, as bonds often rise when stocks fall, providing natural portfolio protection.

Lower Risk Compared to Equities

Government bonds from developed nations typically exhibit lower volatility than stocks, offering more stable price movements and reduced drawdown risk.

Portfolio Diversification Benefits

Treasuries often move independently from equities, commodities, and currencies, providing genuine diversification that can smooth overall portfolio returns across market cycles.

Macroeconomic Trend Exposure

Bond markets respond directly to inflation data, GDP releases, central bank communications, and fiscal policy, making treasuries ideal for traders who analyse macroeconomic fundamentals.

Key Risks of Treasury Trading

Interest Rate Changes Drive Price Volatility

Unexpected central bank decisions or shifts in rate expectations can cause significant bond price movements, particularly for longer-duration instruments.

Inflation Erodes Real Returns Over Time

While nominal bond prices may remain stable, high inflation reduces the purchasing power of future coupon payments and principal repayment, impacting real returns.

Credit Risk Exists Even with Government Bonds

Though rare in developed markets, sovereign debt can face downgrades or restructuring during fiscal crises. Emerging market bonds carry higher credit risk.

Leverage Amplifies Both Gains and Losses

Trading bond CFDs and Spreadbets with leverage magnifies exposure. Adverse rate movements can result in losses exceeding your initial capital without appropriate risk management.

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Trade Treasuries

Open your Lunaro account today and gain access to global government bond markets with institutional-style execution.

Access to Major Global Treasury Markets
Trade US Treasuries, UK Gilts, German Bunds, and other sovereign bonds from a single account.

Portfolio Diversification and Hedging
Use fixed income instruments to balance equity exposure and manage overall portfolio risk.