Investec gears for growth with newly launched Equity Structured Product

Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking announces another new innovation in the structured product space with the launch of the Top40 Geared for Growth. This new equity structured product (ESP) allows investors the opportunity to maximize their inves

Geared Growth is a financial instrument listed on the JSE which offers investors exposure to a basket of shares listed on the Top40 index. The term of the investment is 3.5 years, with liquidity provided by Investec.

Brian McMillan of Investec Structured Products explains: “A product like this offers the savvy investor balanced and diversified exposure to the South African economy, as many of the included companies such as BHP Billiton, Sasol, Anglo American and MTN, apart from being global leaders, derive a significant portion of their revenue from outside of South Africa.”

With all fees built into the pricing structure of the ESP, Investec’s Geared for Growth product delivers 100% of the funds allocated to the ESP, to the investor.

The product is subject to a minimum investment of R50, 000.00. Investors who wish to purchase the Investec Top40 Geared for Growth should contact their stockbroker or financial advisor or can contact Brian McMillan on (011) 291 3180.