Ian Lowes: Why autocall structured products deserve mainstream recognition

For many in the UK advisory community, structured products remain a misunderstood corner of the investment landscape - often perceived as complex or niche. Yet for over two decades, autocalls have quietly delivered equity-like returns with defined rules and built-in resilience across radically different market cycles. With the FTSE 100 trading near record territory after a standout 2025, it's time these instruments moved from the periphery to the mainstream of diversified portfolio construction. Understanding the mechanics An autocall is a contract with a major financial institut...