Barclays offers choice of risk in Euro Stoxx 50 note

Barclays is offering US investors two versions of a product based on the Euro Stoxx 50 – one with capital protection and another that puts capital at risk in return for higher potential gains

Barclays Bank has launched two structured products in the US, both of which are linked solely to the Euro Stoxx 50 index. Both are dependent on the index performing well, but will appeal to different types of investor. The first is a principal-protected product that will suit more cautious investors who are focused on receiving at least their capital back at maturity. The second exposes capital to losses and will suit those willing to take more risk for the possibility of a higher return. The