Barclays Wealth reissues Emerging Markets Optimiser

Launching on 3 June, the new five-year Optimiser is a mirror of the original protected investment, which is based upon the iShares MSCI Emerging Market Index ETF. Optimiser seeks to deliver a smooth return by adjusting its allocation to the ETF on a daily basis, determined by the volatility seen in the preceding 20 days. Exposure to the ETF will decrease in volatile conditions and increase when markets are calmer. An ETF managed by Barclays Global Investors, the iShares MSCI Emerging Market Index fund provides exposure to 22 emerging markets. It has a heavy weighting, about 43%, to the B...