Structured Notes 101
Understanding Catapult Structured Notes: How the First Observation Date Shapes the Payoff Path
Catapult Notes use the first observation date to shape either an early-call outcome or a potential enhanced participation path.
Structured Notes 101
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Hard Protection (Buffer)
Hard Protection can help cushion downside within a stated range at maturity, while still leaving investors exposed to losses beyond that threshold.
Structured Notes 101
Types of Structured Notes & How They’re Used in Portfolios
How advisors can match note structures to client objectives, risk tolerance, and market conditions.
Advisor Insights
Principal Protected Notes: The Advisor’s Guide to Downside Protection with Upside Potential
How Principal Protected Structured Notes help advisors shield client capital from market downturns, without sacrificing growth potential.
Structured Notes 101
Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategy: Small Changes Create Big Gains
After back-to-back years of strong gains in the S&P 500, shifting part of a client portfolio to Structured Notes with downside protection could be the ideal prudent play. You can…
Structured Notes 101
Understanding “Soft” Protection Structured Notes
Soft Protection may be a good option if you want to eliminate some of the negative return potential of an asset while potentially enhancing upside potential.
Structured Notes 101
How Laddering Structured Notes Reduces Risk and Improves Portfolio Management
Many investors are familiar with the concept of fixed-income laddering. The same practice can be applied to Structured Notes to help reduce a range of risks, including reinvestment risk, interest-rate…
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Worst-of Feature
Worst-of Structured Notes can increase return potential, but they come with some unique risks you should understand.
Structured Notes 101
How Structured Notes Can Help Lead Productive Client Conversations About Investment Risk
Structured Notes can be a powerful tool for managing client emotions while dialing in a personalized risk-reward profile. Cameron Dawson explains.
Structured Notes 101
Want Regular Income? Think Structured Notes With Fixed Coupons
Structured Notes with a fixed coupon can be a good way to add reliable investment income potential. Learn the basics.
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Contingent Coupons for Income Notes
Contingent Income Notes are a unique variation on the vanilla Income Note because periodic coupon payments are only paid when an underlier is above the coupon barrier level on specific…
Structured Notes 101
Structured Notes 101 – Infographic
We created the below infographic to explain what a structured note is, describing two main types and how to implement them in a portfolio.
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Soft (Barrier) Protection
Soft Protection may be a good option if you want to decrease an asset’s potential for a negative return while also potentially enhancing the asset’s upside. It's most effective in…
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Contingent Income Notes Payoff
If you’re interested in generating a potentially high yielding income stream, then Contingent Income Notes, one type of Structured Note payoff, can convert equity returns into pure income across a…
Structured Notes 101
Understanding Structured Notes: Capped Growth Notes
Capped Growth may be a good option if you want to noticeably increase an asset’s upside return potential, up to a cap. It's most effective in mild to moderate positive…