Bond trading allows traders to re-sell before the maturity date and is mainly used as a portfolio diversification and spread betting strategy (pick up bond yields) due to less volatility and fewer risks. Bond investing offers the possibility to benefit from potential credit upgrades, bond price movements, and fluctuations since traders can re-sell bonds when interest rates are increasing without the need to hold onto them until the bond maturity date. Investors usually find suitable bond funds and hold them for the long term.