Barclays reissues EM Optimiser fund

Open from 7 April to 2 June, the second issue of the five-year Optimiser will contain the same investment terms as the original. Managed by Barclays Global Investors, it is linked to the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The index fund offers 45% BRIC exposure (as at 31 December 2007), with access to developing markets such as South Korea, Taiwan and South Africa. Barclays says the fund’s participation level will fall when volatility is high, while levels will increase during calmer periods. Clients will receive the full return from the index fund as well as the initial capital at ...