Tools of the trade: Utilising structured notes

STRUCTURED NOTES

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Jérémie Vuillard, head of investor solutions and services at SGPB Hambros, takes a look at whether there is still a place for structured notes in portfolios, particularly in today's low-yield environment.

At first glance, current economic conditions might not seem ideal, with interest rates being at unprecedented lows. There are, however, many ways to design and use structured notes. In particular, they can allow investors to benefit from specific market environments, while the traditional asset classes may not. Bear in mind that structured notes are a tool rather than an asset class. Unlike traditional asset classes, structured notes are bespoke solutions, which correspond to particular needs and incorporate specific constraints. Above all, they have their own risk-return scale ...

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