Teps offer a safety-first solution against volatile market backdrop

Traded endowment policies could be just what safety-conscious investors are looking for, with large capital guarantees locked into the policy and assets spread across a wide range of investments

The recent downturn in the economy has prompted investors to adopt a safety-first attitude to their investments. However, many of the traditional capital secure products are offering such low returns on investment that investors find themselves seeking alternatives that will generate better returns while keeping their capital in a safe environment. A well-balanced investment portfolio should be able to continue to perform, albeit more modestly, in a falling market but still retain the ability to benefit from the growth of a rising market. The current economic conditions are far fro...