FTSE 100 'strong performance' boosts structured product returns

Data from Lowes Financial Management's StructuredProductReview.com showed of the 75 FTSE 100 structured product maturities, 66 returned a gain, while nine returned capital only. The average annual return of products solely linked to the FTSE 100 was 6.46% over an average term of 4.19 years. The top 25% made 9.15% over 3.89 years, while the bottom quarter made 4.29% over an average term of 4.71 years. In contrast, the average annual return of products linked to a measurement outside the FTSE 100 was 5.37% over an average term of 3.51 years. Their top 25% made 10.25% over one year...