S&P 500

2017 was a bad year to invest in a new structured product. In an ideal world (where volatility is high and markets have fallen), new structured products can deliver higher potential returns and lower market entry points.

Fears over Trump Amazon tweet and trade war

Dow Jones sees third largest gain in history

Stretched valuations

Likely to benefit domestically-orientated companies

Structural shift in sector weightings

Global sell-off continues

€12bn inflows last week

Fears over aggressive rate hikes

Improved receptiveness to shareholders