Barclays FTSE 100 Protected Supertracker Investment Note

For those investors seeking to take advantage of the current market valuations, but who are nervous that there will continue to be significant market volatility Barclays Stockbrokers have announced the launch of a new Investment Note; the FTSE 100 Protected Supertracker Investment Note is designed specifically for current market conditions. The note is a five year growth investment linked to the performance of the FTSE 100, and offers full repayment of capital at maturity.

The FTSE 100 Protected Supertracker Investment Note is structured to allow investors to enhance their returns in the current uncertain markets. Investors will receive four times the growth in the FTSE 100 index over the term of the investment up to a maximum return of 50%. So, a relatively small amount of growth is required to secure an attractive return - for example, if at maturity the FTSE 100 has risen by 12.5% investors will receive a 50% return.

Barbara-Ann King, Head of Proposition at Barclays Stockbrokers, says: "We have consistently seen investors buying into the market over recent weeks, but not everyone has the confidence to take on these volatile conditions through individual stock trading. Nonetheless, there continues to be a great deal of uncertainty around the markets and there is a general expectation that the FTSE will remain volatile for a period. This note may suit anyone who is questioning whether the markets have bottomed and anticipate that we may be in for a rocky ride over the next few years. The FTSE 100 Protected Supertracker Investment Note has been designed with these investors in mind as it allows then to leverage any market growth to receive up to a 50% return on their investment."

Investors can put as little as £500 into the Note and, after launch, can trade daily through Barclays Stockbrokers. The product is available to invest through a MarketMaster, Investment ISA and SIPP account.

The flexible nature of Investment Notes means that an investor may choose to receive the capital protection offered by holding the Note to maturity or can sell the note before maturity to capitalise on any shorter term gains that materialise. However, if sold before maturity an investor may get back less than they invested.