At a Glance

Unsure of the direction of the markets in times of market volatility? Equity-linked Structured Note - Dispersion Note allows you to invest in offshore markets with ease.

Equity-Linked Structured Notes – Dispersion Note is a financial product that invests in an offshore structured note. The return of this investment product is dependent on the coupons return of the linked offshore product. The coupons are not fixed, and are dependent on the performance of the basket of underlying securities. In summary, the product pays an annual potential coupon if, on the annual coupon valuation date, the average dispersion rate of the basket of underlying securities exceeds the pre-determined strike level; similarly the product will not pay an annual coupon if, on the annual coupon valuation date, the average dispersion rate of the basket of underlying securities did not exceed the pre-determined strike level. If during the tenor of the investment, no coupons are received, the return on this investment product is zero.

This investment tenor of this product is medium-to-long term, early termination (by the investor) may subject the investor to huge losses. Early termination is also subjected to the terms and conditions of the offshore investment product.

Key Product Features:

Opportunity for positive return in bull and bear markets

Investment opportunities arises in times of market volatility. On valuation date, if the dispersion of the basket of underlyings returns is greater or significantly greater than the pre-determined strike rate, the investment will generate positive return.

Investing in overseas markets

Track the performance of offshore underlying securities, providing offshore markets investment opportunities.

Product Risk Disclosure

This is a DBS QDII Product. Product Risk Rating is P3. Performance of the Product is subject to various conditions including but not limited to below. At certain circumstances, customer may lose part or all of the invested amount.

  • Credit risks -

    1. Credit risk of the Bank (DBS),
    2. Credit risk of the offshore product Issuer,
    3. Credit risk of the Bank’s and other third-parties involved in this offshore investment product (including but not limited to the credit risks of the domestic custodian and the offshore trustee)
  • Exchange rate risk – if subscription currency and offshore product investment currency are different, exchange rate fluctuations will expose investors to foreign exchange gains or losses

  • Liquidity risk - the investment tenor of this product is medium-to-long term. Early termination (by the investor) may subject the investor to significant losses to the principal.

For detailed risk disclosure, please refer to the relevant product documents.

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Note: Wealth management products are not deposits and have investment risks, and customers should be cautious in making any investment.
Previous return of the wealth management products does not indicate future performance, does not equal to actual return, and customers should be cautious in making any investment.

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