S07E07: Brian McMillan: Structured Products specialist at Investec Bank

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Structured products might not seem like the typical thing to talk about on a trading podcast. But this episode delves into the inner workings of Investec’s latest structured product to understand in the derivatives that go into creating a product with a capital guarantee, and leveraged upside. Brian McMillan has been at the coal face developing these products for two decades. He shares how they work, and why you should consider investing in them – even if you have trader blood running through your veins.

CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

25 Oct 2023 English South Africa Investing

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