making the right choice

The fundamental objectives of capital protected products are capital protection and risk-controlled ...

The fundamental objectives of capital protected products are capital protection and risk-controlled growth, which make them ideal products for cautious investors. The diversification opportunities they offer also mean that investors across the risk spectrum should consider using these products. But it is important that intermediaries help their clients choose the right product from the wide variety available. As with other investments, it is important to achieve the right tax treatment for structured products. This can be achieved by means of a tax wrapper as long as the right one is chose...