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Aura by Halo Investing

Portfolio analysis and construction for Structured Notes. Simplified.

Aura is the first simulation tool built specifically to model the role of Structured Notes in portfolio construction. Integrated directly into the Halo platform.

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See the full portfolio picture

Traditional portfolio analytics tools often ignore Structured Notes. Aura bridges that gap by providing forward-looking analytics, hypothetical performance modeling, and intuitive visuals that support more informed portfolio decisions.

With Aura, advisors can:

Simulate Structured Notes alongside equities, bonds, and alternatives

Quickly see how a Note’s pricing or terms can impact potential outcomes

Visualize how allocations may affect return, volatility, and drawdown

Compare portfolios with and without Structured Notes

Communicate with confidence

Structured Notes can be complex. Aura helps advisors explain investment opportunities using visual data and clear storytelling.

Use Aura to:

  • Generate advisor friendly visuals and reports
  • Explain Structured Notes in context, not in isolation
  • Build trust through transparency and clarity
  • Visualize the potential impact on long-term outcomes

Customize and compare allocation strategies

Whether using a custom model or Halo’s Structured Note SMAs, Aura allows you to tailor simulations to fit your investment approach.

Key capabilities include:

  • Monte Carlo simulations with 10,000 scenarios
  • Flexible capital market assumptions capabilities
  • Support for multiple note types: Income, Growth, Digital, PPN, Absolute
  • Metrics like Sharpe ratio, drawdown, and return distribution

Save time. Simplify your workflow.

Aura is built directly into the Halo platform for seamless access—no spreadsheets, plugins, or outside tools required.

Advisors can:

  • Run simulations in seconds
  • Save scenarios and revisit them as market conditions evolve
  • Use our on-platform onboarding to adopt quickly and effectively

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Aura is available to all Halo users and embedded directly within the platform.

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