Structured Notes
A Structured Note is a unique financial product that blends traditional securities, like bonds, with advanced financial instruments called derivatives. This combination creates a customized investment that aligns with specific risk and return objectives. Structured Notes can be linked to various underlying assets, such as stocks, indices, commodities, or interest rates, offering tailored exposure to different markets. Whether you’re looking for potential growth, income, or a combination of both, Structured Notes provide a flexible way to achieve your financial goals.
Structured Notes: Tailored Investment Solutions
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Customization: Structured notes are designed to meet specific investment objectives, such as growth, income, or risk management, by combining a traditional security, like a bond, with a derivative component.
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Hybrid Structure: These instruments combine features of both bonds and derivatives, offering investors exposure to various asset classes with varying degrees of risk and return.
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Issuer Credit Risk: As unsecured debt obligations, the creditworthiness of the issuing financial institution significantly impacts the security of the investment.
Basic Components of Structured Notes
There are four basic components of structured notes that investors can use to decide which variables to choose and adjust when investing in structured notes.
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Maturity
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Definition: The maturity period is the duration over which an investor holds the structured note, typically ranging from one to five years.
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Underlying Asset
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Definition: Structured notes are linked to underlying assets such as stocks, commodities, interest rates, indexes, or currencies.
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Return
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Definition: Returns on structured notes depend on the performance of the underlying asset and can be categorized into:
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Income Component: Provides fixed returns through periodic coupon payments over the note's life.
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Growth Component: Relates to the appreciation in value of the underlying asset.
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Protection
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Definition: Some structured notes offer protection against declines in the underlying asset's price, ensuring investors receive their principal back, subject to the note's terms.
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Hard Protection: Provides a buffer against losses; if the underlying asset's price falls below the protection level, investors are only exposed to losses beyond this threshold.
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Soft Protection: Investors face full losses if the underlying asset's price drops below the protection level.
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Given their complexity and associated risks, it's essential for investors to fully understand the terms and underlying mechanisms of structured notes. Consulting with financial advisors can provide personalized insights tailored to individual investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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The information provided in this advertisement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Structured notes, Private Credit, Private Equity, Private Infrastructure, and other financial investments are complex financial instruments and may not be suitable for all investors. Investing in such investments involves the risk of potential loss of principal. Their performance may be linked to one or more underlying assets or indices, making them subject to market risk. Before investing, it is crucial to fully understand the risks associated with structured notes, including but not limited to credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and early redemption risk. Structured Notes are often unsecured obligations of the issuing financial institution, meaning that repayment of principal and any potential returns depend on the creditworthiness of the issuer. This advertisement does not constitute an offer to buy or sell any financial instrument. Investment decisions should be based on independent research, risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and consultation with a licensed financial advisor or investment professional. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The tax treatment of structured notes may vary, and we recommend consulting a tax advisor before making any investment decisions.
A structured note offers limited losses in exchange for limited gains compared to other assets. For instance, the structured note might be linked to the S&P 500 with gains capped at 10% and maximum losses set at 15%. Structured notes can also be used to make unconventional bets on specific outcomes. A structured note might depend on stock market volatility, as measured by the VIX. A different structured note based on bull put spreads might offer significant gains even in flat markets. However, such a note would have high downside risk when the stock market has small losses.