2 November 2023: Wealth Product Ideas
Reverse Convertible Notes (RCN) on UST
What is an RCN?
- An RCN is a structured financial product that is essentially a bond coupled with a short put option.
Why Consider This Product?
- Attractive terms due to high volatility: The current high volatility of US rates makes it an opportune time to sell options on bonds.
- Potential appreciation for short-tenor bonds: If your client expects rates to go down, the value of bonds would likely appreciate, especially for short-tenor bonds.
- Physical delivery benefits: Even if the Underlying value is below the Put Strike and the client receives bond physical delivery, the client may still benefit from the yield-generating asset which is at a multi-year high or even potential bond price appreciation in case of rates fall.
- Simple product features: This product offers a guaranteed periodic coupon per annum and a one-time observation on the Underlying at maturity only.
RCN on CT5 | US91282CJA09 | US Treasury Note, 4.625%, 30Sep2028
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Payoff at Maturity
- If the Underlying Final closes greater than or equal to the Strike Price: The investor will receive the full amount of their initial investment (100%).
- If the Underlying Final closes below the Strike Price: Rather than getting cash back, the investor will receive the underlying asset (the U.S. Treasury bond) at the predetermined Strike Price.