Positive returns on structured products in volatile market

Q3 2022 structured product maturity results

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The third quarter of 2022 saw a turbulent time for global markets, let alone the FTSE 100.

The index opened the quarter at the level of 7,169.28 and finished 3.84% lower at 6,893.8. Throughout this period the index peaked at 7,578.9 and had an average closing level of 7,296.3, providing good conditions for favourable maturities. None returned a capital loss in Q3 Some 130 plans matured in Q3, with all but four realising a gain for investors - the remaining four plans returned the original capital in full, albeit with no additional gain. Consistent with Q1 and Q2 2022, no maturities in Q3 realised a capital loss.  Collectively, the maturing plans earned an average annua...

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