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Accelerators

What is an Accelerator?

An accelerator is a type of structured investment that offers increased participation in any rise of the underlying index from the initial strike level, which is also uncapped. Investors receive an accelerated price return for the positive performance in the underlying asset. It is typically used by investors who wish to outperform the underlying asset.

How does it work?

Below is an example of a payoff:

  • Potential return: 250% participation on any increase of the level of the index from its initial level, uncapped
  • At maturity - conditional capital protection barrier is at 65% of initial level
  • The term of the investment is 6 years
  • The investment cost the investor 100p on day 1

Commonly asked questions

Structured products risk information

Credit risk

The holder of the investments will be exposed to the credit risk of the issuer. A decline in the issuers credit quality is likely to reduce the market value of the product and therefore the price an investor may receive for the product if they sell it in the market.

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Market risk

Capital repayment depends on the performance of the underlying; the future performance of which cannot be guaranteed.

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Liquidity risk

The investments will not be traded on an organised exchange. The issuer will use reasonable efforts to quote prices in all market conditions.

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Exit risk

The secondary market price of the investments will depend on many factors including, but not limited to, the value and volatility of the underlying index, interest rates, dividend rates, time remaining to maturity and the creditworthiness of the Issuer. Prior to maturity, the price may be less than the amount the holder would have received on maturity of the investment.

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Tax risk

The tax treatment of structured products can be complex and tax rates and regulations may change during the term of this investment. Guidance is given here, but if in any doubt investors should seek their own professional tax advice.

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Time horizon

Whilst an investor might be happy with the capital erosion prospects at maturity, the reference index/indices may fall throughout the life of the security and the security might fall by more than you would expect.

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