Index-linked gilt

(ILG or IG).

A central government security with its repayments linked to an inflation index.

The indexation may apply to the coupons, the principal amount, or both.

UK index-linked gilts are indexed to the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

See also

• Bond
• Coupon
• Gilts
• Index
• Inflation
• Principal
• Retail Prices Index
• Security
• Treasury inflation-protected securities