👉 Gilt is a term used in the context of finance, particularly in relation to gold. It refers to a type of investment that involves purchasing gold and holding it for an extended period, with the intent of potentially selling or exchanging the gold at a later date for higher amounts of money. Gilt investments can be classified into two categories: bullion and non-bullion. Bullion gilts are those that represent physical gold bars and certificates, while non-bullion gilts are