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Protected investments

Plan for the worst, but position yourself for the best

Plan for the worst, but position yourself for the best

Dean Bowden looks at how the Skandia Shield Fund can help clients through the current turbulent and potentially confusing market.

Giving investors something to cheer about

Giving investors something to cheer about

Dean Bowden takes a look at the Skandia Shield Fund on its first anniversary.

Shield protection now available in ISA

Shield protection now available in ISA

New share class for Shield, addresses requirements for holding protected funds in an ISA.

Breaking the mould on protected funds

Breaking the mould on protected funds

The Skandia Shield Fund is an innovative new product offering investors the potential for capital growth while protecting at least 80% of their original investment. Philip Bastiman takes a closer look.

Putting up a solid defence

Putting up a solid defence

Stephen Fulford introduces the Fidelity Equity Growth Defender.

Partnering protection

Partnering protection

Following Graham Bentley and John Ventre’s articles in October’s informer introducing the Skandia Shield Fund, Huw Price outlines Commerzbank’s role in the delivery of the innovative new protected fund.

Aiming high, playing safe

Aiming high, playing safe

The Skandia Shield Fund leverages Skandia Investment Group’s proven expertise in both risk-targeting and tactical asset allocation, while offering investors the peace of mind that at least 80% of their investment is protected. John Ventre gives details.

Holding firm

Holding firm

Graham Bentley introduces Skandia Shield – an innovative new protected fund offering.

Proceed with caution

Proceed with caution

It’s understandable that some investors expect a degree of protection with their investments. Graham Bentley considers the available options (and swaps).

Protecting against the downside

Protecting against the downside

Graham Bentley considers the need for capital protection.