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US Wrap: Accelerated growth products take lead in the US market
There is a trend emerging in the US market for accelerated growth products, taking over from the previous demand for reverse convertibles. HSBC has dominated the latest issuance with its swathe of accelerated...
Barclays Bank issued a straightforward minimum return product just before the financial crisis, linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 index. Ensuing volatility and widening CDS spreads show why such...
Tim Mortimer of Future Value Consultants looks at the pricing issues for structured products in different markets and provides his trade of the month
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Dutch bank Van Lanschot has issued a note linked to the AEX Index of Dutch companies, providing investors with the opportunity to invest in what it describes as an uncertain stockmarket. The Van Lanschot AEX Trigger Note 10-15 is a five-year investment...
US Wrap: S&P MidCap provides the underlying for two products
There was more variety on offer in the US public market yesterday, with the S&P MidCap 400 providing the underlying for products from two different issuers. JP Morgan's accelerated growth product is based on the mid-cap index. The Buffered Return Enhanced...
US wrap: ABN Amro uses basket of indexes for accelerated growth product...
Barclays has registered another swath of reverse convertibles, again dominating issuance in the US public offer market. Most of these products are based on Stillwater Mining, with some less frequently seen issuers joining the throng. One of these is...
Barclays wealth reissues UK accumulator
Barclays Wealth has reissued its UK accumulator product, locking in every 15% of the rise in the FTSE and protecting investors' capital from falls in the market. The UK accumulator is a six-year investment that tracks the FTSE 100 index and gives investors...
Barclays product targets investors with moderate growth views
Barclays has launched its growthbuilder structured product for investors who are unsure about the likelihood of market growth. The product offers the potential for a 42% total return over its six-year life, depending on the performance of the index. ...
Barclays study says bond and equity yields will be low in 2010
Bond and equity yields will be low for the coming year, caused by demographic changes and a decrease in the amount people are saving, the Barclays Wealth Equity Gilt Study 2010 reports. According to Tim Bond, head of asset allocation at Barclays Capital...
US Wrap: Barclays focuses on sector plays
Barclays has launched a range of accelerated growth products offering access to different sectors, including health care, consumer staples, industry, financials and energy. Sector plays are becoming increasingly popular as investors look to access specific...
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