Diversification is key for investors, but if you’re new to investing and want to know the key similarities and differences between government bonds (gilts) and corporate bonds, our video explains the basics.

In this seven minute video, Rob Morgan of Charles Stanley Direct talks to YourMoney.com’s Paloma Kubiak to discuss which of these fixed income vehicles may be more appropriate for you depending on your attitude to risk and your age, as well as what influences the returns you can expect.