The product for all seasons

In turbulent times, structured products have the flexibility to construct a fund according to market direction

The primary objective for the majority of investors is to generate a reasonable return in a risk-controlled environment. With cash returning little or nothing, and most other asset classes having seen significant falls, how can clients achieve this objective? Historically, recovery after a bear market is rapid and significant, but will history repeat itself this time round or will the recovery be very gradual and protracted? Will the market fall further from these levels or will the market trade sideways for an extended period? The truth of the matter is that no one really knows. So how c...