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What are Structured Products?

Investment Strategy

July 11, 2024

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If you’re wondering if structured products can help smooth out the effects of market volatility on your investment portfolio, you’re not alone. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss why investment banks use them, how the average investor can take advantage of them, and the risks involved.

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What are Structured Products
00:00—Intro
01:15—The definition of structured products
06:27—Who does this make sense for and who should skip it?
07:52—What are the levels?
09:50—How do you buy them?
10:55—What are the risks and benefits?

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12:46—Are stocks at risk for a loss decade?
15:43—Political shakeups
17:15—What is the next crisis?
19:42—Is low volatility here to stay?
22:16—What is the current trading temperature?

Structured products are complex, illiquid investments whose returns may be based on the underlying price movements of a single security, a basket of securities, an index, a commodity, a debt issuance, and/or a foreign currency. Many economic and market factors will affect the value of structured products, and such factors may offset or magnify one another. Risk factors may include interest rate levels, implied volatility, and time remaining to maturity. Other risks may apply. Please carefully review the disclosure document or offering memorandum before investing.

This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

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