Structured Notes

Defined outcomes and principal protection for institutional portfolios

Access carefully selected structured note investments with defined outcomes, principal protection features, and enhanced yield potential. We leverage institutional pricing and deep issuer relationships to provide transparent, well-structured instruments that complement HTO-optimized portfolios.

Principal Protection

Structured notes with built-in principal protection features that define your downside before you invest. Know your worst-case scenario upfront, so you can plan accordingly.

Yield Enhancement

Access enhanced yield strategies that can generate income above traditional fixed income in a variety of market environments, with clearly defined risk parameters.

Institutional Pricing

Our institutional relationships with major issuers provide access to competitive pricing that is typically unavailable to individual advisors or smaller allocations.

Transparent Terms

Every structured note we recommend comes with fully transparent terms — no hidden fees, no opaque structures. We break down every component so you understand exactly what you own.

Custom Structures

Beyond off-the-shelf notes, we work with issuers to design custom structures tailored to your specific return objectives, risk tolerances, and market outlook.

Risk-Defined Outcomes

Structured notes provide payoff profiles with clearly defined parameters — you know the potential upside, the conditions for return, and the maximum downside before committing capital.

How Structured Notes Work

Structured notes are debt instruments issued by financial institutions whose returns are linked to the performance of an underlying asset, index, or basket of assets.

Unlike traditional bonds that pay a fixed coupon, structured notes combine a bond component with a derivative component to create a customized payoff profile. This allows investors to gain exposure to specific market outcomes while managing risk through built-in protection features.

The principal protection component is typically achieved through a zero-coupon bond that matures at par value, while the derivative component provides the upside participation or yield enhancement linked to the reference asset.

Key Components

  • Bond component for principal protection at maturity
  • Derivative component linked to reference asset
  • Defined maturity date and payoff conditions
  • Participation rates and cap/floor levels
  • Issuer credit quality and counterparty assessment

Important Risk Disclosures

Structured notes involve significant risks that investors should carefully consider before investing. These risks include, but are not limited to:

  • Credit Risk: Structured notes are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer. If the issuer defaults, you may lose some or all of your investment regardless of the note's terms.
  • Liquidity Risk: Structured notes may have limited or no secondary market. You may not be able to sell before maturity, and early redemption may result in a loss.
  • Market Risk: The return on structured notes depends on the performance of the underlying reference asset. Adverse market conditions may result in returns below expectations or loss of principal.
  • Complexity Risk: Structured notes are complex financial instruments. Investors should fully understand the terms, conditions, and risks before investing.

Principal protection, where applicable, is subject to the creditworthiness of the issuer and applies only if the note is held to maturity. Past performance of any reference asset is not indicative of future results. This information does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any structured note.

Explore Structured Note Opportunities

Contact us for a confidential discussion about how structured notes can complement your institutional portfolio strategy.