Predicting the stock market is not an easy feat – a seemingly lucrative investment might turn on you in an instant. With how drastic the economy has changed, it’s no surprise that people are looking elsewhere to invest. Structured products, in particular, are making a comeback – accounting for over $7 trillion worth of invested assets in 2020, a record high for its kind.
Structured products are designed to suit an investor’s risk profile and express their market views. Depending on the type of product, an investor can be guaranteed capital protection and can even potentially gain positive returns in low-yield environments. However, they are not without its risks.
This course will: Explain the construction of some capital protected and yield enhancement products Provide examples of variations of these constructions to suit different risk-reward profiles Deep-dive into accumulators and CPPI notes .
With this 1-hour course, you should be able to:
- Outline the classification of structured products based on their functionality
- Explain the construction of some capital protected and yield enhancement products
- Provide examples of variations of these constructions to suit different risk-reward profiles
- Deep-dive into accumulators and CPPI notes
This course is IBF-FTS Accredited and offers a total of 4 CPD hours, inclusive of assessments. link.