As we near the end of 2018, we look at the most popular indices used as underlying for structured products across markets. Underlying indices remain one of the most interesting and fascinating aspects in the industry with its uniqueness and ability to slice and dice any investment strategy.

The most utilised underlying index was the Eurostoxx 50 index . Globally, there are 3,554 products linked to Eurostoxx 50 with an estimated sales volume of US$24.7 billion. The Eurostoxx 50 is also linked to more than 100,000 live products in Germany (US$4.1bn); more than 79,000 in Austria (US$2bn); and more than 20,000 in South Korea worth an estimated US$69.8bn. In 2018, Hana Daetoo Securities introduced ELS 9105 linked to the European index in South Korea. This precipice bond, which is also

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