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Ghost Stories #75: A structured approach to global equity exposure
Ghost Stories
42 minutes 26 seconds
1 month ago
Ghost Stories #75: A structured approach to global equity exposure
We know that global equities have outperformed global bonds and money market investments over the long term, but this comes with the risk of higher volatility. The current investment climate has also called into question the traditional 60/40 approach to a balanced portfolio, with problematic correlation for investors.
With a track record in structured products spanning 23 years, Investec has seen practically every type of market cycle play out. As a response to relative global equity valuations across multiple regions, Investec (in its capacity as investment advisor and promoter) brings you Advanced Investment Holdings.
This is a Guernsey-based structure that holds a portfolio of the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225 and FTSE 100 indices. Over a term of five years and one month, the investment offers full downside protection (100% capital preservation at maturity in USD) and will multiply the upside by 125% (to a maximum return of 50%).
Japie Lubbe brings his extensive experience to this discussion, explaining exactly why Investec has taken this approach to structured equity exposure in the current environment. He also explains the nuts and bolts of the structured product and exactly how the returns and risks work.
Applications close on 28 November 2025. As always, it is recommended that you discuss any such investment with your financial advisor.
You can find all the information you need on the Investec website at this link.
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Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories is a long-form podcast that gives me the opportunity to have deeper conversations with founders, executives and market participants who have a great story to tell.