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Structured deposits riskier than fixed ones, but have better yield
In this fortnightly series, we address readers’ queries on investing issues. This week, we look at fixed deposits and bonds.
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The return on a structured deposit depends on the performance of an underlying financial asset, product or benchmark.
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Q: What can give me a better interest rate than fixed deposits? I hear that bonds and structured deposits offer higher yields but they may be riskier.
If you are looking for yield, you could do worse than check out structured deposits - a product with higher rates than fixed deposits - but they are riskier and generally not available to retail investors.
