The association’s research analysed cost data from more than 130,000 investment products worth almost €96 billion.

The volume-weighted average cost for structured investment products in Germany is 0.72% pa, according to a report commissioned by the German association of structured securities ( Bundesverband für Strukturierte Wertpapiere or BSW). With this study, we are able—for the first time, through a comprehensive survey—to enhance cost transparency for structured securities -  Prof. Dr. Christian Koziol The study, which was conducted by the Scientific Advisory Board of the BSW,